Things to Do in Washington, 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
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
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
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia
Nearly four million people visit Arlington National Cemetery each year, the resting place for 250,000 fallen military servicemen and historic figures. Presidents William Taft and...
Historical Landmark
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
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
Constitution Gardens and Reflecting Pool
Washington, District of Columbia
Hustle the kids out to the middle of the Constitution Gardens, then casually tell them that this whole area was once ... underwater. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged it...
Garden
Park
DC Ducks Land and Sea Tours
Washington, District of Columbia
This is no ordinary tour: Kids fascinated with military vehicles are excited to find that the Ducks land/water vehicles are actually restored WWII amphibious personnel carriers. The younger kids...
Boat Tour
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
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