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Worth the trip for fans of history, architecture and politics alike, the copper-domed South Carolina Statehouse is an impressive structure and has been an integral part of the state’s history for over 100 years. Parts of the building still show the damage wrecked during the Civil War, marked in places your tour guide will most certainly point out. If you’re there while legislature is in session, you’ll witness first-hand the hustle and bustle of lawmakers in action. Free tours are available daily, though reservations for groups are recommended.