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Washington, District of Columbia, Family Vacation

A Monumental Good Time for All Ages

Washington with School-Age Kids

D.C. is ideal for schoolage kids. Cater the visit to their scholarly obsessions, whether they be planes, dinosaurs, or coin-collecting.
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At a Glance

Every American child can benefit from exploring our nation's capital. Its family appeal goes beyond the obvious governmental and historic attractions. Because zoning prohibits skyscrapers (buildings are kept below a certain height so that the Capitol dome is visible from many vantage points), the city has a relaxed, easy feel -- it's a major city with an almost small-town ambience. It's easily navigable, with many pedestrian-friendly areas -- particularly the expansive Mall, where many of the famous monuments and major museums are concentrated -- and a good public transit system.

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National Museum of Natural History

Downtown

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

Good for School-Age Kids

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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

The White House

Downtown

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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

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A Monumental Good Time for All Ages

A Family Vacation in Washington, District of Columbia with School-Age Kids
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    Bureau of Engraving and Printing
    Bureau of Engraving and Printing
    14th & C Streets SW
    Washington,  DC  20228
    866-874-2330
    38.88675694444444 -77.03190555555555
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    International Spy Museum
    International Spy Museum
    800 F Street, NW
    Washington, DC,  DC  20004
    866-779-6873
    38.89724527777778 -77.02297916666667
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    Georgetown
    Georgetown
    M St NW and Wisconsin Ave NW
    Washington,  DC  20007
    202-298-9222
    38.90472638888889 -77.06274027777778
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    Washington Monument State Park
    Washington Monument State Park
    15th Street SW
    Washington,  DC  20242
    301-432-8065
    38.8894125 -77.03521
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Favorite Vacation Moments

Proud to be an American
By carolinemckay - March 31, 2008
Washington
We had walked absolutely everywh…
ROAD TRIP
By pg5683 - March 13, 2008
Washington
WAS WHEN I WENT TO SIX FLAGS ,
By 1989CHRISTINE - March 12, 2008
Washington
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