410 S. Second St. (Cross Street: Capitol St.)
Springfield, IL 62701
217-782-2099
www.ilsos.gov/departments/physical_services/captioltours.html
Home to the Illinois State Legislature since 1877, the Capitol also houses the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer. Its 361-foot high dome—74 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol—towers over the west side of downtown Springfield. Visitors can take a guided tour of the Italian Renaissance Revival building and its numerous paintings and sculptures or watch the Senate and House of Representatives in action from the balcony-level galleries. Other structures of note in the Capitol Complex include the Illinois Firefighters and Police Officers Memorials, the Illinois State Museum and the Illinois State Library. Accessible parking is located at the Capitol Complex Visitors Center on College Street where one can watch a captioned video, pick up brochures and borrow a wheelchair.