Vermont State House

Tour Vermont's gold-domed capitol, whose House and Senate chambers are the oldest active legislative halls with original interiors.

115 State Street · Montpelier, VT

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Price: No admission fee
When it runs: Walk-in guided tours in summer and early fall (through October 23, 2026); self-guided tours year-round
Good for: History lovers
Public transit nearby: State Street at Visitor's CenterBus 83 · 0.1 mi away
Montpelier Transit CenterBus 2, 80/89, 82, 83, 84, 86, 93 · 0.2 mi away
Bailey Avenue at VSECUBus 83, 86 · 0.2 mi away
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Flying in: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) is about 32 miles away.
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About Vermont State House

The Vermont State House is a Greek Revival capitol with a gold leaf dome, completed in 1859 as the third statehouse on its site in Montpelier. Its House and Senate chambers are the oldest active legislative halls in the country that keep their original interiors. In the main lobby stands Larkin Goldsmith Mead's sculpture of Lincoln, and a free audio tour wand guides you through. From January to May you can watch the legislature at work.

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