From there we climbed even more stairs and were presented with the beauty of the top of the Capitol building. The views were absolutely breath-taking and we all agreed we could stay up there for days (our tour guide suggested the addition of some lawn chairs and refreshments).
The tour was one of the most relaxed tours I have ever been on. Our guide was relaxed and completely open with us, answering questions and jumping in on our conversations about the beauty all around us and the perilous stairs we were climbing. The tour was also interesting in the fact that it was basically just a story of the capitol and the symbol it holds for all Americans. It’s the one part of D.C. that truly transcends the capital. It’s not just a symbol of the Capitol building, it’s a symbol of our government.