Serving as both a museum and a fully functional government building, the Old State Capitol has plenty of history behind it in a beautiful building that's worth a trip for anyone visiting Springfield. It doesn't take too long to go around the building, but in that space you can quickly get an appreciation of how government functioned in the mid 19th century in Illinois. In particular, I enjoyed the beautiful domes, staircases, art, and massive chambers for the house and senate that are available. The exterior of the building is also beautiful as well, especially with the historic columns and windows which give it a distinct look. read more
