Wisconsin State Capitol

Visit the Wisconsin State Capitol in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin State Capitol was established in 1917, and they offer free tours of this large, architecturally notable government building. Come and experience the beauty and grandeur of Wisconsin's Capitol building; you have to see it for yourself. The capitol reaches to a height of over 265 feet, and the dome is topped by Daniel Chester French's elegant gilded bronze stature, "Wisconsin." This is also the only granite dome in the United States.

Inside the capitol building, they utilized 43 varieties of stone from around the world. You will also see hand-carved furniture and exquisite glass mosaics throughout this exquisite building. The observation deck is open during the summer, and it offers views of the city and surrounding lakes. Capitol Square hosts state events year-round, such as farmers' markets and folk music festivals. If you're visiting Madison, Wisconsin, stop by the state capitol building before you leave.