Do you prefer big cities or small towns? These state capitals have both!

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May 8, 2026

Geography·4 min read

Do you prefer big cities or small towns? These state capitals have both! Discover   Not every state capital is a huge city packed with high-rises and traffic. Some of them are closer to small towns, where you can stroll from the government buildings to local diners in just a few minutes. These modest capitals still handle big jobs, from passing budgets to signing laws. Take a look at 12 of America’s smallest state capitals and see if your state made the list. Read full article

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