Connecticut State Capitol

Connecticut State Capitol

The Connecticut State Capitol houses the State Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the State, and several legislative leaders.

The building is a mixture of Gothic and French Renaissance architecture.

The tower is 267 feet high (81.4 m) and is topped by a dome covered with gold leaf.

The 12 statues around the dome represent concepts important to the state such as Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Music and Science.

The south side of the building has an annex attached.

The Connecticut State Capitol was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

Location

Bushnell Park
Hartford, Connecticut
USA

Getting There

The Connecticut State Capitol is located in Hartford, Connecticut, and there are several ways to get there:

By car: If you are driving, take Interstate 84 to Exit 48 and follow the signs to the Capitol. There is also parking available nearby.

By bus: The Connecticut Transit bus system has several routes that stop near the Capitol, including the 60, 62, 64, 66, and 69.

By train: The Hartford Line train service connects several cities in Connecticut, including Hartford. The Hartford station is located about a mile from the Capitol, and there are buses and taxis available to take you the rest of the way.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Connecticut that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.