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The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

From the sparkling gold dome to the spiral staircases and stained glass in the law library, every detail at this bling-heavy capitol (1886) seems to try to outdo the next. Join a free tour and you can climb halfway up the dome. The gift shop is filled with Iowa goodies.

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