In Harrisburg, I toured the impressive Pennsylvania State Capitol with its striking dome and grand architecture. The National Civil War Museum offered powerful insights, from battlefield innovations to the impact of Lincoln’s assassination. I ended the day at Tröegs Independent Brewing with perfect fries, a rich chocolate stout, and a lively atmosphere.

Toured the inside of the New Mexico State House. Walked around the old park of Santa Fe. Visited The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi near the center of town. Dinner at Andiamo Italian restaurant. Walked around many art displays outside in Santa Fe.

Went to downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico and did a tour of the State Capitol Building. Visited the Lorreto Chapel with it’s amazing spiral staircase. Walked around Santa Fe visiting art galleries and taking photos. Dinner at The The Plaza Cafe.

Photographed the state capitol building in Austin, TX. Did the self guided tour of the capitol building inside.

Visited Baton Rouge and toured the old and new capitals. Had pizza downtown and walked around. Walked through the Spanish Neighborhood and took photos. Drove to New Orleans.

Visited the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock. Toured the Clinton Presidential Library a mile away. Walked the Clinton Memorial Bridge. Drove north to John F Kennedy Campground.

Photographed the capitol building in Jackson Mississippi. Stopped at the Greyhound Bus Station, the site of the “Freedom Riders” arrest. Drove around Jackson to photograph old buildings. Drove south towards Biloxi, MS.

Drove to Tallahassee to photograph the capital building and grounds. Dinner at Andrew’s Downtown. Photographed the street lights at Duval and Park streets. Photographed the capital building at night.