Augusta & AroundSights

Architectural, Cultural sights in Augusta & Around

  1. State House

    Built in 1832 and enlarged in 1909, the granite State House was designed by the famed Boston architect Charles Bulfinch. You can pick up a leaflet for a self-guided tour, or pick up a red courtesy phone and request a free guided tour. Park in the lot on the southwest side of the building, near the Department of Education and Maine State Museum, and enter the capitol through the southwest door.

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