This is a coal mining town and doesn't appear to have much to do for tourist. It turns out there is plenty to do for a day or two.
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The capitol was amazing on the outside from the gold dome to the inside marble and crystal.
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Nolan wanted a picture of the dodecahedron. I love how they displayed so much about their state.
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The chandaler in the rotunda is so heavy that it takes 3 hours to lower by a hand crank.
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This is in the senate.
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The leaves of the native trees.
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Where the governor makes press conferences.
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This was seen on our way out.
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A huge replica of their state quarter.
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Wow! I loved seeing Charleston's dome from the highway when we'd drive by when I was young. But it looks really neat. And we never spent that much time in Richmond, but it looks like a great place to hit when Jake is older.
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