Things to Do in District Of Columbia
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International Spy Museum
Washington, District of Columbia
Young James Bonds and Kim Possibles will get a thrill out of this unique museum, which houses an enormous collection of espionage artifacts and hands...
Special Collection
Science & Nature Museum
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington, District of Columbia
More than one clever youngster has gone through the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's doors and shouted, "Show me the money!" Bear in mind that this is not the same...
History Museum
Georgetown
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington's historic neighborhood brims with gardens, architectural treasures, and cultural happenings to amuse all age groups. Older kids can stroll the canal walkways, stopping in at boutiques and trendy restaurants...
Neighborhood
Historical Landmark
Garden
Washington Monument State Park
Washington, District of Columbia
This will probably be one of the first items on your children's "Washington Wish List" -- and with good reason. With the possible exception of the Capitol and the White House...
Historical Landmark
Scenic Landmark
Discovery Creek Children's Museum
Washington, District of Columbia
Bringing your environmentally-obsessed child to this unique museum and nature center is a must. They'll love seeing conservation and ecology lessons they learned in school get put into action...
Children's Museum
Forest
C&O Historic Boat Ride
Washington, District of Columbia
Kids on a C&O boat quickly realize this isn't merely a pleasant hour on the water. The mules pulling the boat from the canal-side towpaths are the first...
Boat Ride
Discovery Creek
Washington, District of Columbia
Bringing an environmentally-obsessed child to this unique museum and nature center is a must. Kids love seeing the conservation and ecology lessons they learn in school get put into...
Children's Museum
Forest
Old Post Office Pavilion
Washington, District of Columbia
Your family won't be disappointed with the spectacular, panoramic birds-eye view from the 270-foot clock tower observation deck...
Historical Landmark
U.S. Botanic Garden
Washington, District of Columbia
You'll have to stop your mesmerized child (and maybe even yourself) from reaching for a take-home souvenir: the flora here is so varied and exotic that you have to...
Garden
Capitol Building
Washington, District of Columbia
It's a monument! It's a working branch of government! It's a really big building where pre-teens and teens who've studied government get to see their elected representatives at work...
Historical Landmark
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