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The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

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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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