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The Iowa Capitol Building is located in Des Moines and houses the legislative and executive branches of government for the state of Iowa. The late 19th century building is the only five-domed capitol in the United States. Professional guided tours and self-guided tours are available at no cost and depart from the ground floor of the rotunda.
The Capitol gift shop features an offering of Iowa and Iowa Capitol themed gifts and souvenirs. Several monuments are located on the grounds surrounding the building and the Capitol’s hill-top location offers scenic panoramas of downtown Des Moines.
1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319, Phone: 513-281-5591
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