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1. Texas State Capitol

   Yes, the 1888, stunning, pink-granite Texas State Capitol really is 15ft taller than the US Capitol. For an echoing ovation, stand dead center under the dome and clap - the state senators don't mind, really. The nearby Capitol Complex Visitors Center is the place to book tours.

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