Oregon State Capitol

Oregon State Capitol is a sightseeing stop in Salem, OR, part of the Portland, Oregon guide. Cost: free.

900 Court St NE · Salem, OR

Why you should go…

Oregon's capitol was dedicated on October 1, 1938, and is one of five Art Deco state capitols in the nation. Its cupola rises 166 feet and carries the gold Oregon Pioneer statue. Inside, rotunda murals by Frank H. Schwarz and Barry Faulkner show scenes such as the Lewis and Clark Expedition and covered wagons. Guided building tours run on weekdays, you can also explore on your own, and a 21-acre state park surrounds the building.

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