Things to Do in District Of Columbia
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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
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
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
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
The White House
Washington, District of Columbia
Home to the President of the United States, the White House is America's most famous residence -- and the only head of state's house that is...
Historical Landmark
Scenic Landmark
Eastern Market
Washington, District of Columbia
Kids love the idea of the open market because there's so much to look at, touch, and listen to. And this spot, just blocks from the Capitol, is also historical...
Boutique
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, District of Columbia
Little astronauts, engineers, and aspiring pilots will be fascinated by checking out full-size, original planes and space ships up close, and those enamored by the starry nighttime skies will love delving deep into interplanetary space....
Science & Nature Museum
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice-Skating Rink
Washington, District of Columbia
Local parents have this scenario mapped out perfectly, so follow their lead: If you let your kids go ice skating (seasonally, of course) in the beautiful sculpture garden, they'll be...
Garden
Ice Skating
National Museum of Natural History
Washington, District of Columbia
Your child may ask if he can see Big Bob at this museum. Say yes if you don't suffer from arachnophobia: Big Bob is a tarantula the size of a...
Science & Nature Museum
National Zoological Park
Washington, District of Columbia
Though the highlight of many kids' visit to this sprawling zoo and conservation center is to see the giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their cub, Tai Shan, don't...
Zoo
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