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    Samantha Smith, outside near the museum entrance
    Vicky B.

    Enjoyed an excellent self-guided tour of the State House! Parking is free in a lot between the State House and museum, and there's also a ramp nearby with free parking for state house visitors as well. Follow the signs on the ground for the public entrance. Immediately after security there are pamphlets for the self guided walking tour and a welcome center. The tour covers three floors of the building, accessible by stairs and elevator. Highlights include the "Hall of Flags", House of Representatives and Senate chambers, the rotunda, and the underground connector. Even if it's hot take a moment to step outside onto the veranda to enjoy beautiful views, while sitting in the straw rocking chairs. While in the rotunda, don't forget to look upwards for an inside look of the dome. On your way out, go downstairs for a moment to the underground connector and check out the four dioramas. Once outside, check out some of the statues near the museum, including the statue of 10 year old Samantha Smith, to the left of the museum entrance.

    Ike I.

    The architecture is very nice and well maintained all around, there are even monumental statues outside of the facility as well, there is plenty of parking available to guests as well.

    Maine State House in Augusta
    Bruce K.

    Continuing my quest to visit all fifty state capitals, I made the drive up from Boston to Augusta for my 27th State Capitol. Unfortunately, today was a holiday and the building was sealed up tight. Still, the grounds are beautiful and the building itself is a marvel to appreciate. The Maine State House was designed by the same architect as the Massachusetts State House. Which is appropriate because until 1820, Maine was actually a part of Mass until they split off to become their own state. The building is made from local Maine granite, much of it quarried nearby in Hallowell ME. It's worth a visit, more so if they were open for tours. Plenty of free parking nearby. [Review 10022 overall, 1605 of 2018.]

    Lisa M.

    I have a bucket list of visiting all 50 state capital buildings. Maine was going to be #10 ( I"m now up to 11 visited). They offer free tours of the state house with a guide every hour starting at 9 a .m. during the week. When I went, I happen to be the only person for the 9 a.m. tour, lucky me!!! My tour guide, Crystal, was super informative. Because I was the only person there, I got the personal treatment which was very cool. I asked questions and got to take pictures that I may not have been able to do when it was a larger group. I really enjoyed the history regarding Governor Baxter who was very pro animal welfare and the story of his relationship with his dog, who received flags flown at half staff when he died and is reported to be the only ghost of the state house. When I was there, they were currently in the midst of a renovation regarding all the windows. Apparently they want to make them look old as they did originally but have the benefits and quality of today's modern windows. Makes sense. My favorite part is that when we were visiting the house side, I was able to hold the gavel of the Speaker of the House and get my picture taken. I don't know if that is something that is offered during all tours or just because I was the only person on mine. Ether way, that was pretty cool and special for me. When the tour was over, I was allowed to continue to explore the building on my own. It looked like the the 10 a.m. tour was pretty crowded and so I left very shortly but I thought it was pretty awesome that I got that 1:1 experience with my guide.

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    State of Maine

    State of Maine

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    The Maine State Capital area in summer is a tourist destination dream! The Capitol Building, and…read moreBurton Cross building where the House and Senate work passing bills and making laws, is open to the public totally free. The building has a rich history and houses local art, crafted by Maine artists, as well as beautiful displays that showcase Maine's iconic history. Be sure to visit the exhibits located under ground in the tunnel that connects the two buildings, you will be impressed with the incredibly we curated displays showing Maine's classic wildlife like the white-tail deer, coyote, and of course moose! You will have to go through security and metal detectors before entering the Capitol Dome. It's fast, and the guards are friendly and always talkative and cheerful to visitors. Make the Hall of Flags a must see on your visit. It's home to the grand stair case (think Cinderellas Castle!) here you can look at, and photograph Maine's military collection of flags dating back to the Civil War with portraits of each of Maine's Governors looking over you. From the Hall of Flags you will have spectacular views of Capital Park. Insider secret, go up the grand staircase and there is an open patio where you can sit in the sun and rock in their old fashioned rocking chairs! The grounds are immaculately landscaped and seasonal flowers bloom with colorful magic. You will also have a view of the Governor's Mansion - which does offer tours by appointment. As the writing of this review the Mansion is closed as it undergoes security and grounds upgrade. Be sure to check out the nearby eateries you may catch the Governor having coffee at the Downtown Diner or getting pie from Slates Bakery in Hallowell. Be sure to visit the Capital area if you're in my state, take lots of pics, and enjoy summer in Maine!

    I always knew that I'd celebrate my 1,000th review with an homage to the greatest state in the…read moreunion. For you see, I am unconditionally and irrevocably in love with the state of Maine. There are few labels I wear like a badge of honor, but "Mainer" is one of them. I was born and raised here alongside fellow salt of the earth people who are proud of their Yankee sense of ingenuity. Mainers are independent, fiercely protective of their home, and frequently distrusting of outta statahs (I am; don't get me wrong, we're friendly [looking for directions? don't be surprised if a Mainer stops what they're doing to take you to your destination themselves] but guarded). We have something incredibly special here... mostly unspoiled and unlike any other part of the country. Yes, we now have one of the best food cities in the entire world, but we didn't always and we're a whole lot more than just the lists we make. Maine is... An original when it comes to eating locally and eating seasonally. The best jams, jellies, pies, baked goods, and produce I've ever had have come from honor system farm stands and tables on the side of the road. Blueberries. PYO, of course, but bonus points if you've got a special spot in the wild you pick at (same goes for apples and fiddleheads). Lobster. But not just those rolls you stand two hours in line for. We're talking traditional lobster bakes that you do yourself in your backyard just because you can. Let me know when you've eaten the entirety of two lobsters, a pound of potato salad, a bucket of steamers, half a dozen ears of corn, a slice of blueberry pie, and washed it all down with a Moxie and called it a typical Saturday night. (Yes, I've done this. Yes, more than once.) Baked bean suppahs at the local church. Angus King. Period. Joshua Chamberlain. Do you even know Jay Chay, bub?! This fella saved the Civil War. And if you don't know the story about him, a bunch of pissed off Maine men, and the Battle of Little Round Top... we can't be friends. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: God is not dead, nor does He sleep. The wrong shall fail, the Right prevail, with peace on earth, good-will to men." Mic drop. Knowing that no power line is safe to touch. Evah. Where directions start with "it's down the road" (it could be... it could also be a hundred miles away, too). Going upta camp (even if it's "down the road"). Where the first rays of sunlight touch the U.S. each and every day. Nature in all her most majestic forms: lakes and rivers and ocean ad mountains and hills and valleys and beaches and meadows. Who could want anything more? It's the best backyard in the world. Really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter. Actually, we have more seasons than anyone else: winter, mud season, spring, construction season, summer, tourist season, leaf peeping season, and autumn. Also... "There's still meaning in the magic of Christmas, in the state where the Christmas trees grow. Where neighbors still drop by with cookies, breads and pies, and warm themselves besides the kitchen stove. It's the spirit of sharing, giving and caring, hanging wreaths upon the neighbor's door. That's the spirit of Maine at Christmas time from her mountains to her great Atlantic shores." Yeah, I went there. **takes deep breath*** I realize this list is making me sound a little crazy and you should know I could probably go on and on and on and on, and who knows - maybe I'll add more to this as I think of it. Maine is my home. It's where I grew up, it's where I returned to after traveling across the US and Europe, it's where I choose to live because I love her. Unconditionally and irrevocably.

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