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Surprising to not see Santa Fe on many people's lists. It has a rich history and culture.
But my list would be:
1. Atlanta
2. Austin
3. St. Paul
4. Boston
5. Denver
6. Santa Fe
7. Sacramento
8. Indianapolis
9. Hartford
10. Raleigh
Santa Fe is one of my favorites being the creative capital that it is and all its artistry being sort of a microcosm for New Mexican culture and history.
I also like Olympia, WA as it's close enough to the Puget Sound area metro but in its own element and far enough away from Seattle so that the bigger city doesn't dominate the political scene entirely in Washington State. It's also an eclectic little city with a nice downtown and waterfront, just a nice little state capital that's not isolated but not in the rat race either. Perfect in a way.
As far as state capitals go I can't rate cities like Denver, Boston, Phoenix, or Atlanta highly because they have so much noteriety themseleves as it is that their recognition as state capitals almost seems to be an afterthought.
Very well-written.
I like Santa Fe's rich array of art and history, and how there is a lot to see and do in a rather small city like this.
You are also correct about the big capitals like Atlanta, Denver, Boston, and Phoenix, they are more known for being large cities than state capitals.
Indianapolis, Austin and perhaps even Sacramento should be among that list for state capitals that double as large cities.
Yes indeed they are. Raleigh sucks, and it is the best of the 3.
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I'm in Baton Rouge now
I am sorry to hear that.
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If they are pits, then what do you like? After all the original post asks for the BEST 5 capitols not the worst 9.
I've never been to a state capital that I liked. Austin is the closest; it is tolerable. I would probably like Boston, Madison, or Nashville, but I've never been.
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