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The Library of Congress
National Children's Museum
The National Zoological Park
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial
The National Museum of Natural History
International Spy Museum
District Warf
Founding Farmers & Distillers
The Washington Monument
Ice Cream Jubilee
National Geographic Museum
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
The United States National Arboretum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Washington, DC is an awesome destination for families with a diverse choice of beautiful parks and attractions for kids of all ages.
- Take a free guided tour of the Library of Congress and visit the beautiful National Zoological Park.
- Check out the National Cherry Blossom Festival in the spring and the National Independence Day Parade.
- The Ice Rink at the Sculpture Garden is a family favorite in the winter, along with the DowntownDC Holiday Market.
- Get around easily with the DC Metro and eco-friendly buses.
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Where to Stay:
Hyatt House Washington, D.C./The Wharf
Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown
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