North Carolina State Capitol

Rising as a definitive example of Greek Revival architecture, this National Historic Landmark remains a functional site of state history. While the exterior grounds are anchored by a statue of George Washington, the interior shifts from formal governance to the unexpected, featuring a triceratops display that breaks up the mid-19th-century solemnity. The site serves as a piece of living history, maintained by staff who offer narratives on the state's political heritage and the figures who fought for American independence.