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The Old State House

Oldest surviving state capitol building west of the Mississippi. It is now a state history museum, where you can see the old House of Representatives Chamber. The museum also has a permanent collection of history-related exhibits, and temporary exhibits are shown occasionally. If you have kids, don't miss Grandmother's Cottage, a hands-on room where visitors can examine with a variety of objects from the 1920s-30s.

Address: 300 W Markham
Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1-5PM
Price: Free
Website: oldstatehouse.com (opens in a new tab)

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