Nevada State Capitol Building — Attraction in Carson City

This was our first time every visiting a State Capitol building, and it was a rather enjoyable experience for us. The outside grounds are beautiful, and they're not even in full season yet nor done with some of the memorials,but really great space to sit outside and take in the beauty around ones self. Once inside the security desk attendant was helpful and glad we were there, pointed us in the right directions and gave a bit of info about what was where. Beautiful place. Informatory. Educational. Historical. Insightful. Anytime you visit something like this, you're going to learn things! The whole visit, with reading many facts in each room and outside as well, took maybe 45mins? It's free to visit the grounds and the first and second floors of the Capitol building. I think Nevada did a good job on this site, decades ago...

The 1871 Neoclassical building has been the office for many of the Presidents men and First Ladies. It has been a vaulted time capsule which houses the Nevada Proclamation. Along the walls with Nevadas respectable virtues and state statutes. With hallways of spiritual shadows and hand carved statues. During the after hours the courtyard transcends into a elaborate light festival. A seasonally decorated walk through park called the Carson Complex. Perhaps the most unique feature about lighted decorations is that it brings out the best shadows among ordinary figures. Should you peek through the front of the State Building. You will find a shadowy statue in the corridor. A tribute to our nations original front person, before governors and secretaries.The...

We ended up visiting the Nevada State Capitol on a Saturday afternoon and were lucky enough to catch a tour guide to show us around before they closed for the day. She was quite knowledgable sharing her personal experience and state history to tell the story of the building and state. While the exterior of the building was under renovation, we enjoyed seeing the restored portions of inside of the original building. Visiting the Nevada State Capitol is must when in the...