Come visit the state legislature, where North Carolina's laws are made. If you're more interested in the history of our government, visit the State Archives or the State Capitol. The North Carolina Executive Mansion tour is not to be missed, especially during the holidays, when the house is decorated for the season .
Admission is free.
Tour time is approximately 30 minutes. Guided tours are available with advance notice through the Capital Area Visitor Center. The State Archives preserves original and microfilm records of the colony and state of North Carolina from 1663 to the present. This includes state agency and county records, private manuscript collections, maps, photographs and other documentary evidence that are available for research. Admission is free.