The leaves were just turning when we arrived at the capitol to take a group picture. There were 50 of us seniors traveling the New England States. What a beautiful picture we got. The setting was awesome with the beautifully manicured lawn and flowers. A don't miss opportunity!
We were impressed with the Capitol building which showcased the history the I mportant people who served the state!
What is there to say? Montpelier is a lovely and quintessentially Vermont town, small and utterly charming but NOT, I'm glad to say, "hipster" or "cute". It's REAL. Nothing too "precious", no Laura Ashley, just fresh air and solid buildings and no-nonsense Yankees. This is all reflected in the State Capitol Building. Naturally it's made out of local granite, meant to endure forever. Understated and yet powerful, I love it and the whole town for that matter.
even though it is the smallest city in the country to be a state Capitol, it is one of the most beautiful. Clean and well manicured grounds......very impressive!
Worth walking by. The building is a typical New England State House, it is lovely to walk by, especially in the Fall. Much different experience than Boston...
Our beautiful State House is the oldest capitol building in the nation that is, A. In near-original condition, and B. Still used for it's original purpose. Set against a wooded hillside, it is a golden-domed gem. We offer guided and self-guided tours. The building is among the most accessible of any of the 50 states. If you visit Montpelier, the smallest Capitol City in the USA (only 8,000 residents), you simply must stop in and say "Hello" to us!I love it, of course, because I am a State Representative who lives here in the City.
So you might not think visiting the smallest State Capitol is worth it, but it definitely is. The town is simply adorable. And the Capitol building is quite lovely. The leaves on the grounds were turning and created a stunning backdrop against the white and gray marble of the government buildings. I was lucky the Capitol was open so I was able to take a self-guided tour at no charge. There was a docent on hand leading tours, but it was easy enough to tour on my own. Be sure to go upstairs. There's some beautiful paintings and a spectacular view out the front window.
Had a great day. My son enjoyed Eagle Scout day. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to see the Vermont State Capitol. The building is beautiful and is filled with Vermont history . My wife and I are glad that we took a day off to drive to Montpelier.
We visited the capitol and joined a tour given by one of the volunteer guides. The building has been restored to its appearance in the 1870s and 1880s and is quite striking. The desks, woodwork, and carpeting are beautiful. Our tour included the senate and house of representatives. By chance we met two state representatives who were very friendly and told us about the workings of the state and the legislature.Admiral George Dewey was from Montpelier. The capitol lobby has an original oil painting of him at the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 that appears in many history books. The second floor room with two Civil War battle scenes and several generals is very dramatic.There is no admission charge. The capitol is a great visit.
We had a brief stop on our way to Ben and Jerry's and unfortunately, did not have time for a tour of the State Capitol. However, I enjoyed the fall foliage that surrounded this smallest of U.S. capitals. It was definitely a worthwhile stop. Thanks to the wonderful folks at the nearby Visitors Center who gave us a brief overview of the surrounding area.