Idaho state capitol building at dusk, wide low angle view with ground-level skylight illuminated.

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Idaho State Capitol

Boise


The joy of US state capitol buildings is that visitors can admire some of the nation's best architecture for free. The Boise building, constructed from native sandstone, celebrates the neoclassical style in vogue when it was built in 1920. It was extensively refurbished in 2010 and is now heated with geothermal hot water. Tours can be arranged in advance.