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Massachusetts State House

The Massachusetts State House was built in 1781 on Beacon Hill, land once owned by John Hancock. The dome of the State House was re-gilded with glittering 23k gold leaf in 1997, and makes for a spectacular view at sunset from the Massachusetts Avenue bridge. Free tours are available weekdays all year long from 10AM to 3:30PM, they last about 45 minutes. The grand staircase and hall of flags are a few of the highlights. Make sure to ask about "The Sacred Cod" to get the whole story.

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Address: 24 Beacon St
Getting there: T: Park Street
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM
Price: Free
Website: malegislature.gov (opens in a new tab)

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