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Things to Do in Washington, District Of Columbia

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Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

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Best known as the place in which President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, Ford's Theatre is one of the nation's most visited sites. Lincoln...

  • History Museum

  • Theater

National Mall

Washington, District of Columbia

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The National Mall & Memorial Parks is the heartcenter of DC's history, containing more than 80 historic buildings and 150 historic parks and sites. Highlights include...

  • Historical Landmark

National Museum of the American Indian

Washington, District of Columbia

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If your kids are into fashion, take them to the Identity By Design exhibit at this museum devoted to America's native cultures. If they think that a certain brand of...

  • History Museum

  • Ethnic Museum

U.S. Botanic Garden

Washington, District of Columbia

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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

World War II Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia

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The D.C. Mall is dotted with monuments, but kids seem to be especially fascinated by the memorial for veterans of World War II. They love the wide-open space, for...

  • Historical Landmark

DC Ducks Land and Sea Tours

Washington, District of Columbia

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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

Washington Doll's House and Toy Museum

Washington, District of Columbia

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Yes, there's the sweet Edwardian Tea Room, and sure, there are dollhouses and miniatures galore, making this nirvana for little girls. But don't leave the boys outside with Dad. Victorian...

  • Special Collection

C&O Historic Boat Ride

Washington, District of Columbia

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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

Amc Loews Center Park 8

Washington, District of Columbia

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  • Movie Theater

Amc Springfield Mall 10

Washington, District of Columbia

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A Monumental Good Time for All Ages

Washington, District of Columbia

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