About a mile south of the current State Capitol built by Governor Huey Long, discover the castle-like Old State Capitol that served Louisiana from 1849 to 1932 (rebuilt in 1882 after two fires). Nicknamed “Old Cap,” the Neo-Gothic national landmark features a sweeping spiral staircase capped by a magnificent stained-glass dome. Free tours are available daily by request; while the $3 Ghost of the Castle Show lets visitors experience an immersive 4D presentation all about the capitol’s purported ghost-in-residence.
About a mile south of the current State Capitol built by Governor Huey Long, discover the castle-like Old State Capitol that served Louisiana from 1849 to 1932 (rebuilt in 1882 after two fires). Nicknamed “Old Cap,” the Neo-Gothic national landmark features a sweeping spiral staircase capped by a magnificent stained-glass dome. Free tours are available daily by request; while the $3 Ghost of the Castle Show lets visitors experience an immersive 4D presentation all about the capitol’s purported ghost-in-residence.