Washington, District of Columbia for Pre-Teens & Teens
3 day trip
Day 1
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- History Museum
- Ethnic Museum
National Museum of the American Indian
Washington, DC
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...
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- Historical Landmark
Capitol Building
Washington, DC
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...
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- American
- Pub
Capitol City Brewing Company
Washington, DC
To-die-for fries? Check. Easy locations (there are two in D.C. and one in Arlington, Virginia)? Check. A hearty brew menu for parents? Oh, yes. Families love, love, love...
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- Park
Rock Creek Nature Center
Washington, DC
If your little honeys like honey, head right to the observation beehive here -- some kids buzz with excitement watching the worker bees doing their job. Rock Creek Nature Center is...
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- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Day 2
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- Boat Ride
Jack's Boat House
Washington, DC
How cool is it, says the pre-teen, "that we can be tooling around Georgetown in the morning and then paddling in a canoe in the afternoon?" It's very cool...
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- Science & Nature Museum
National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC
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...
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- American
- Café
Ben's Chili Bowl
Washington, DC
In its hole-in-the-wall spot since 1958, Ben's pulls in chili lovers of all ages (and dietary proclivities: for a chili restaurant, the vegetarian options are impressive). Perfect...
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- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Day 3
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- Science & Nature Museum
- Special Collection
- Planetarium
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC
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....
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- Park
Gravelly Point Park
Arlington, VA
Kids may wonder where the heck you're taking them -- after all, Gravelly Point Park is little more than a strip of grass on the edge of the George Washington Parkway...
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- Historical Landmark
Old Post Office Pavilion
Washington, DC
Your family won't be disappointed with the spectacular, panoramic birds-eye view from the 270-foot clock tower observation deck...
-
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Washington, District of Columbia for Pre-Teens & Teens
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- History Museum
- Ethnic Museum
National Museum of the American Indian
Washington, DC
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...
-
- Historical Landmark
Capitol Building
Washington, DC
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...
-
- American
- Pub
Capitol City Brewing Company
Washington, DC
To-die-for fries? Check. Easy locations (there are two in D.C. and one in Arlington, Virginia)? Check. A hearty brew menu for parents? Oh, yes. Families love, love, love...
-
- Park
Rock Creek Nature Center
Washington, DC
If your little honeys like honey, head right to the observation beehive here -- some kids buzz with excitement watching the worker bees doing their job. Rock Creek Nature Center is...
-
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Day 2
-
- Boat Ride
Jack's Boat House
Washington, DC
How cool is it, says the pre-teen, "that we can be tooling around Georgetown in the morning and then paddling in a canoe in the afternoon?" It's very cool...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC
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...
-
- American
- Café
Ben's Chili Bowl
Washington, DC
In its hole-in-the-wall spot since 1958, Ben's pulls in chili lovers of all ages (and dietary proclivities: for a chili restaurant, the vegetarian options are impressive). Perfect...
-
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Day 3
-
- Science & Nature Museum
- Special Collection
- Planetarium
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC
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....
-
- Park
Gravelly Point Park
Arlington, VA
Kids may wonder where the heck you're taking them -- after all, Gravelly Point Park is little more than a strip of grass on the edge of the George Washington Parkway...
-
- Historical Landmark
Old Post Office Pavilion
Washington, DC
Your family won't be disappointed with the spectacular, panoramic birds-eye view from the 270-foot clock tower observation deck...
-
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
