In 1779 Virginia's capitol was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond, and Thomas Jefferson was chosen to create the new Capitol Building. The General Assembly has held sessions here since 1788, and recently an over 100 million dollar restoration has taken place to both bring the building up to 21st Century standards and restore it to its former impressive appearance. The restoration and the other additions being added to Capitol Square make this the perfect time to visit.
One of the best things about taking a tour here is that it doesn't cost you a dime, unless you make a stop in their gift shop of course. The important to budget travel is to prepare in front. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the fact of cost and budgeting is often in the back of our mind. Arranging and expending our travel budget properly is a main concern for most families. Lowering consuming and fees, while still savoring your vacation to its fullest, is the key to certain success and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning behind economizing money while vacationing is simple: Even if your personal budget is incredibly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel bill!. The Capitol Building is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm (public entrance islocated on Bank Street), during these times guided tours as well as self guided tours are available. On a tour guests will see the beautifuldomedRotunda featuring a marble statue of George Washington, the Old House and Senate chambers, and one of the 1906 legislative chambers.
If all the walking during your tour works up an appetite you can head over to Meriwether's. In the Capitol Extension area there is a caf open from 8:30 to 3 pm where you can either sit down or take your meal to go. Meriwether's also has another location in the General Assembly Building butthere it isonly open until 2 pm. Just a reminder, food is never allowed in the original section of the Capitol.
The area surrounding the Capitol Building, called Capitol Square, invites you to walk down pathways and take in the other historical sites.Things that might spark your interestinclude: The Washington Equestrian Monument, The Executive Mansion (home to the Governors of Virginia since 1813), other statues of Harry Byrd, Stonewall Jackson, Edgar Allen Poe, and a newly added bronze Civil Rights memorial.
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