Family-Friendly
From freeze-dried astronaut ice cream at Air & Space Museum to junior espionage at the International Spy Museum, Washington, DC isn’t just for grown-ups. Families will find an endless array of fun (and subtly educational) attractions throughout the city.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A video describing all there is for families to do and see (and eat!) here.
Read our ins and outs -- and must-dos -- for first-time visitors to DC.
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Pictured: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
One of the 10 largest churches in the world, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception graces the skyline in Brookland, a neighborhood also known as "Little Rome."
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Pictured: Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol at night
Signature landmarks on the National Mall: the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol, all bathed in twilight. - Photo by Jake McGuire
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Pictured: The U.S. Capitol Building dome
A detail of the "wedding cake"-style dome that tops the U.S. Capitol, home to the House of Representatives and Senate. - Photo by Jake McGuire
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Pictured: West facade of the U.S. Capitol at sunrise
Early-morning visitors to the U.S. Capitol enjoy a stirring view and a rare moment of quiet.
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Pictured: Senate Garage Fountain
This granite fountain is situated between the U.S. Capitol and Union Station, and atop the Senate garage.
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Pictured: East facade of the U.S. Capitol at sunset
As the sun sets over the Potomac River, Washington's landmarks are lit up, making evening tours of the National Mall a moving must-do. - Photo by Michael Kleinberg
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Pictured: Jefferson Memorial
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is modeled after the Pantheon, a nod to the statesman's passion for Roman democracy.
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Pictured: Jefferson Memorial through the cherry blossoms
During the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, the city appears to be dressed in pink.
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Pictured: Fourth of July fireworks
Fourth of July fireworks splash the sky with electric color above the Smithsonian Institution Castle and the Washington Monument. - Photo by Jake McGuire
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Pictured: Fourth of July fireworks
Fourth of July fireworks splash the sky with reds, whites and blues above the U.S. Capitol. - Photo by WETA
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Pictured: Fourth of July fireworks
Fourth of July fireworks fill the sky with golden streaks above the National Mall. - Photo by WETA
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Pictured: Fourth of July fireworks over the National Mall
Every summer, fourth of July fireworks splash the sky with reds, whites and blues above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol. - Photo by WETA
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Pictured: Fireworks over the Washington Monument
The rockets red glare: Fourth of July fireworks delight patriotic crowds on the National Mall.
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Pictured: Fireworks over the Washington Monument
Fourth of July fireworks on the National Mall put the exclamation point on a day of patriotic celebrations.
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Pictured: Yankee Doodle marching band in the Independence Day Parade
Yankee Doodle march down Pennsylvania Avenue, part of the National Independence Day Parade each summer.
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Pictured: Fourth of July fireworks on the Mall
Fourth of July fireworks soar over the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument in DC. - Photo by PBS Capitol Fourth, Photo: Fred J Maroon
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Pictured: Exhibition at Library of Congress
In addition to holding America's largest collection of books, the Library of Congress hosts free exhibits, movies, readings and lectures.
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Pictured: Library of Congress Great Hall
The classical design of the Great Hall in the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress links the United States to the classical tradition of scholarship.
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Pictured: Passport DC Bolivian dancers
Passport DC packs the month of May with free, family-friendly performances, such as these traditional Bolivian dancers, on stages around the city. - Photo by Walter Woodward
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Pictured: Passport DC Embassy of Rwanda
Embassy open houses dot the weekends of May during Passport DC, a family-friendly celebration of DC's international history and culture. - Photo by Don Tanguilig
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Pictured: Passport DC Vietnamese dancers
Each spring, Passport DC packs the month of May with free, family-friendly performances, such as these traditional Vietnamese dancers, on stages around the city. - Photo by Asia Heritage Foundation
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Pictured: Japanese Pagoda at Tidal Basin
This 17th century stone statue was a given to the city of Washington, DC by the Mayor of Yokohama in 1957. Its annual lighting ceremony is central to the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Pictured: Jefferson Memorial through the cherry blossoms
The Jefferson Memorial peeks through the cherry blossoms, Washington DC's springtime signature.
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Pictured: Jefferson Memorial seen through the cherry blossoms
Light pink cherry blossoms frame the Jefferson Memorial across the Tidal Basin.
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Pictured: Kite enthusiasts at the Blossom Kite Festival
Ready to take flight: Kite enthusiasts gather on the National Mall for the Blossom Kite Festival, part of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Pictured: The National Cherry Blossom Festival's Blossom Kite Festival in Washington, DC
Up, up and away: Kites dance in spring breezes at the Blossom Kite Festival, part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC.
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Pictured: A cloud of cherry blossoms
Festivalgoers walk beneath pink "clouds" during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Pictured: Visitors walk under pink cherry-blossom clouds
Visitors to the Tidal Basin walk beneath pink "clouds" during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Pictured: Washington Monument through the Japanese Stone Lantern
The Washington Monument soars above the blossoming cherry trees that ring the Tidal Basin in springtime.
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Pictured: DC Dragon Boat Races
Teams compete along the Potomac River in Georgetown during the annual DC Dragon Boat Festival.
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Pictured: Flags of the DC Dragon Boat Races
Flags representing a crew wave alongside the "Stars and Stripes" at the annual DC Dragon Boat Festival, a popular multicultural celebration.
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Pictured: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall
The Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall provides a doubling vista, and a cooling station for geese.
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Pictured: President Lincoln's Cottage
The lesser known of Lincoln's official presidential residences is open to visitors following a $10-million renovation.
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Pictured: National Memorial Day Parade
The National Memorial Day Parade attracts more than 250,000 patriotic Americans to honor those who have sacrificed through service to our country.
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Pictured: Watching the Memorial Day Parade
The National Memorial Day Parade attracts more than 250,000 patriotic Americans. Among the best places to watch are the steps of the Library of Congress.
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Pictured: National Building Museum
Built to house the U.S. Pension offices after the Civil War, this building has been home to the National Building Museum since 1980. Exhibits cover engineering, urban planning, architecture and even LEGO.
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Pictured: The National Mall's "Screen on the Green"
A summertime tradition: Free flicks are shown on the National Mall as part of Screen on the Green on designated Monday evenings. Blankets and picnics are a must.
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Pictured: Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Each summer, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival turns the National Mall into a museum of living history, with storytelling, music, dance and craft, welcoming more than a million people.
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Pictured: Smithsonian Folklife Festival
For 10 days in summer, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival draws a million people to the Mall to experience storytelling, music, dance, cookery and craft.
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Pictured: Washington Monument
Constructed between 1848 and 1884, the Washington Monument is an elegant exclamation point on the National Mall. The obelisk is closed for repairs until 2014.
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Pictured: Elephants at the National Zoo
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo is home to hundreds of animals, including elephants, gorillas and giant pandas. Admission to the 163-acre zoo is free.
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Pictured: Frieze outside the National Building Museum
The National Building Museum's terra-cotta exterior frieze is 1,200 feet long and 3 feet high. Designed by Bohemian-born sculptor Caspar Buberl, it features a parade of Civil War military units. - Photo by F. Harlan Hambright
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Pictured: National Building Museum
The Fifth Street entrance of the National Building Museum features a modest lawn and walkway.
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Pictured: National Museum of American History
Collecting, preserving and displaying the heritage of the United States, the National Museum of American History boasts some of the Smithsonian's most beloved objects, including President Lincoln's top hat and Dorothy's ruby slippers.
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Pictured: Julia Child's kitchen in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History boasts some of the Smithsonian's most beloved objects, including Julia Child's kitchen from her home in Cambridge, Ma.
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Pictured: National Museum of American History
The National Museum of American History boasts objects from popular culture, presidential and military and engineering history - like this trolley car.
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Pictured: Amelia Earhart Vega at the National Air and Space Museum
Amelia Earhart set world records in her "Little Red Bus," a Lockheed 5B Vega on display in the Pioneers of Flight gallery.
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Pictured: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum holds the world's largest collection of aircraft and spacecraft. To display so many treasures, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center opened in 2003 in Chantilly, VA.
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Pictured: 1903 Wright Flyer
A model of the first manned aircraft, the Wright Flyer built by two bicycle enthusiasts from Dayton, Ohio, is one of the get-up-close wonders at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
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Pictured: National Museum of the American Indian
The undulating exterior of the National Museum of the American Indian, a living memorial to Native Americans and their traditions, is meant to suggest rock shaped over eons by wind and water.
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Pictured: Simulated wetlands outside the National Museum of the American Indian
One of the microclimates surrounding the National Museum of the American Indian pays tribute to people indigenous to America's wetlands.
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Pictured: Waterfall at the National Museum of the American Indian
Opened in 2004, the National Museum of the American Indian is home to more than 800,000 objects and more than 125,000 images. The museum does not tell a linear story of indigenous peoples; rather, its focus is on living culture.
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Pictured: Exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian
Opened in 2004, the National Museum of the American Indian is home to more than 800,000 objects and more than 125,000 images. The museum focuses on living cultures.
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Pictured: Exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian is home to more than 800,000 objects and a photo archive of more than 125,000 images.
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Pictured: Anacostia Community Museum
The Anacostia Community Museum, one of 15 Smithsonian Institution museums, focuses on the urban African American experience, such as the once-segregated baseball teams in DC.
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Pictured: National Gallery of Art East Building
The East Building of the National Gallery of Art houses the modern and contemporary pieces in the mammoth collection. A mobile the size of a jet by Alexander Caulder hangs inside the atrium.
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Pictured: National Gallery of Art West Building
The collection at the National Gallery of Art has grown so large that it is displayed in two galleries, the neoclassical West Building and the modern East Building, plus a six-acre sculpture garden.
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Pictured: Newseum
Up-to-the-minute interactivity makes the Newseum an exciting place for families to mull over the role of the free press - from newspapers to Twitter feeds - in American society. - Photo by Newseum
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Pictured: Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
In the long shadow of the National Archives, the National Gallery of Art invites guests to glide around the rink it creates, weather-permitting, each winter in the sculpture garden.
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Pictured: Holiday season at Union Station
A train depot and leisure destination, Union Station welcomes 32 million travelers a year. Its December holiday train display uses state-of-the-art electronics to recreate the sounds, lights and smoke of their real-life counterparts nearby.
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Pictured: Eastern Market
DC's oldest continually operating fresh food market, Eastern Market attracts vendors and visitors on weekends. Find fresh flowers, used books, baked goods, preserves and other tasteful (and tasty!) souvenirs. - Photo by Joe Shymanski
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Pictured: Eastern Market
Located in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, Eastern Market is DC's destination for fresh food, community events and, on weekends, local farm-fresh produce and handmade arts and crafts. - Photo by Joe Shymanski
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Pictured: Fresh produce at Eastern Market
Eastern Market hosts permanent fresh food vendors, a flea market and a farmer's market, one of the city's largest, on weekends. Market Lunch, a hot-food counter inside, serves terrific crab cakes and blueberry pancakes.
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Pictured: Shopping in the National Air and Space Museum
The museum shops along the National Mall are Aladdin's caves for souvenir seekers. The shop at the National Air and Space Museum, for example, stocks books, maps, models, toys, telescopes - even astronaut ice cream.
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Pictured: Twilight Tattoo drummers
Twilight Tattoo is an hourlong military pageant hosted by Fort Myer in Arlington, Va., featuring soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own."
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Pictured: Twilight Tattoo soldiers
Twilight Tattoo is a colorful hourlong military pageant hosted by Fort Myer in Arlington, Va. It features military bands, cannon fire and soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) performing traditional drills.
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Pictured: The Tidal Basin
A manmade reservoir, the Tidal Basin is studded with signature sights, including the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial and cherry blossom trees.
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Pictured: Tulips bloom outside the U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol grounds are nearly 60 acres, and thousands of flowers are planted seasonally to spruce up the landscape.
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Pictured: Tidal Basin paddleboats
Get a new view of the city's monuments and memorials with a paddleboat rental. Take one out on the Tidal Basin for a unique perspective on the Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and, in the spring, the cherry blossoms.
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Pictured: Bike the Sites at night
Orange vests aside, there's something especially romantic about seeing DC's monuments and memorials illuminated at night.
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Pictured: A family visits Washington, DC
Washington, DC is a family-friendly city with many unique boutiques selling fun finds for both kids and parents.
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Pictured: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Housed in a historic building in Penn Quarter, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum are home to thousands of art works, including the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside The White House
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Pictured: International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum showcases the secret side of Washington. Interactive exhibits and specialty tours throughout the city give visitors a glimpse into a life of espionage.
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Pictured: Dupont Circle farmer's market
The Dupont Circle FRESHFARM market features more than 40 farmers with meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, breads, pastas, flowers and more. Open on Sundays, "The Wall Street Journal" named it one of the top farmer's markets in the country.
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Pictured: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Anacostia was founded in 1926 as part of Congress’ efforts to preserve the city’s forests, water quality and recreation. Be sure and check out the annual Waterlily Festival in July.
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Pictured: The Potomac River flowing through Great Falls Park
Eight hundred acres of gorgeous park anchored by the Potomac River offers plenty of recreation opportunities just 15 minutes outside of the nation's capital.
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Pictured: City Segway Tours on the National Mall
Segwaying around the city takes the cake for the most unique way to see DC, including the National Mall. Don a helmet and get your footing for these fun tours.
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Pictured: Bike the Sites under the cherry blossoms
Washington, DC is a city in bloom during the spring's National Cherry Blossom Festival. A bike tour around the Tidal Basin is a great option to experience the blossoms.
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Pictured: Bike the Sites at the U.S. Capitol
A bike tour is one of the best ways to get the lay of the land and see DC's most iconic buildings, like the U.S. Capitol.
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Pictured: Go Ape!
Just outside of DC in Rockville, Md., Go Ape offers treetop adventures with a ropes course, plus hiking trails, boat rentals, fishing and picnic areas.
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Pictured: Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals
You can find Washington Capitals team captain Alex Ovechkin in one of two places in Washington, DC: on the ice at the Verizon Center or (his wax figure) at Madame Tussauds in Penn Quarter.
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Pictured: DC by Foot walking tour on the National Mall
DC by Foot is the city's only free, tip-based touring company. Sign up for walking tours of the National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery and other sites.
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Pictured: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The elephant in the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History's rotunda is one of the largest land mammals on record. Visitors may walk around the platform and tune in to a savannah soundscape. Listen for the hiss!
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Pictured: Union Station decked out for the holidays
Decked out for the December holidays, Union Station looks especially welcoming. The Beaux Arts train depot and leisure destination welcomes 32 million travelers to DC who arrive by Amtrak, MARC, luxury buses and Metro.
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Pictured: Elephant at the National Museum of Natural History
The elephant in the National Museum of Natural History's rotunda is one of the largest land mammals on record.
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Pictured: International Spy Museum
Aspiring James Bonds and Jason Bournes will find the International Spy Museum (800 F St. NW) a must-visit.
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Pictured: National Independence Day Parade
National Independence Day Parade
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Pictured: The Newseum
The 250,000-square-foot museum of news offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. - Photo by James P. Blair
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Pictured: Georgetown Waterfront Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park
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Pictured: Yards Park
DC's newest waterfront destination, Yards Park on the Capitol Riverfront features a boardwalk, a cutting-edge bridge and plenty of space for picnicking.
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Pictured: Yards Park
DC's newest waterfront destination, Yards Park on the Capitol Riverfront features a boardwalk, a cutting-edge bridge and plenty of space for picnicking.
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Pictured: Nationals Park
NL East Division Champs in 2012, the Washington Nationals have become a team to watch. Nats Stadium offers an exciting game day experience with local food vendors, good views and the popular Racing Presidents.
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Pictured: Capitol Riverfront Movie Night
In the summer, the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood features "Front Flicks" - a series of outdoor movies perfect for a picnic.
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Pictured: Nationals Park
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Pictured: Yards Park Waterfall
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Pictured: Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series
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Pictured: Mei Xiang and Tian Tian at the National Zoo
A pair of giant pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, are surely the National Zoo’s most popular attraction. Admission is free.
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Pictured: Lucky Strike Bowling
Bowl like a celebrity! First made famous at its LA location, Lucky Strike in bustling Penn Quarter offers up a sophisticated ambiance for knocking down some pins while enjoying a creative cocktail or two.
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Pictured: Washington Wizards Tip Off at Verizon Center
The Washington Wizards are DC's NBA franchise. Attending a Wizards game at Verizon Center is a fun-filled activity for the whole family.
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Pictured: United States Botanic Garden
Originally established in 1820, the U.S. Botanic Garden is the nation's oldest of its kind, and makes for a fantastic destination for the whole family. This American landmark is open daily, including weekends and holidays.
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Pictured: The National Christmas Tree on the White House Ellipse
The holiday season in DC kicks off with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the White House Ellipse. The First Family joins a high-profile list of musical entertainers for a nationally broadcast tree lighting ceremony in early December.
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Pictured: Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden transforms into an ice skating rink full of holiday cheer from mid-November through mid-February every year (weather permitting).
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Pictured: Celebrating the Season at The Fairmont Washington, D.C.
The Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown gets into the holiday spirit with an annual tree lighting of their own in late November. Musical entertainment, holiday crafts and a visit with Santa (and Rudolph!) make for a memorable evening.
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Pictured: ZooLights at the National Zoo
The National Zoo has the wildest holiday attraction in town! The free ZooLights features environmentally friendly light displays, a tour on the National Zoo Choo Choo, a visit with Panda Claws, snow tubing on Lion/Tiger HIll and after hours keeper talks.
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Pictured: Holidays at the Willard InterContinental
The historical Willard InterContinental Hotel pulls out all the stops for the holiday season. In 2012, they’ve partnered with the White House Historical Association to display the White House Ornaments on their lobby tree.
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Pictured: Hansel and Gretel at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Kennedy Center starts a new holiday tradition with this year's debut of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. The family friendly production from the Washington National Opera features a candy-colored stage and familiar story. - Photo by Karin Cooper
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Pictured: Fireworks at Nationals Park
Select Washington Nationals' games feature fireworks, which light up the DC sky and excite the home crowd. - Photo by Washington Nationals
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Pictured: The National Cherry Blossom Parade
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is one of DC’s most popular events, drawing 100,000 spectators from around the world each spring. Filled marching bands, floats and balloons, it is a springtime celebration in itself!
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Pictured: The United States Botanic Garden
The U.S. Botanic Garden is a living plant museum, dedicated to informing visitors of the importance of plants to earth's ecosystem. The Garden displays replicas of DC's monuments made from plant materials during the holidays.
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Pictured: HP New Media Gallery at the Newseum
The Newseum allows visitors to experience how and why news is created throughout its state-of-the-art, seven-level facility. The HP New Media Gallery uses digital technology to create an enthralling 3-D social network. - Photo by Sam Kittner
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Pictured: The Smithsonian National Zoo
The Smithsonian National Zoo is located on 163 acres in Rock Creek Park. The zoo features 2,000 animals of nearly 400 species, and is one of the most popular destinations for tourists of the District. - Photo by Jen Zoon
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Trip Ideas
Funky finds include award-winning vegan cupcakes, home-sewn clothing, and magical objects that raise monies for children's literacy.
Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight? From family friendly First Night festivities to swanky soirees at high-end hotels, Washington, DC is the perfect place for a New Year’s Eve party. Check out our countdown of hotspots below.
This neighborhood makes great use of vast green space with the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, a monumental theatre and several significant hotels.
Whether an adventurer or historian, you'll find both outdoor activities and private, world-class museums in Georgetown.
From Nationals Park to Yards Park, Capitol Riverfront is a perfect place to spend a day or night.
Soak up the nation's history at two crucial libraries, a historic train station and the U.S. Capitol itself.
Military Bowl by Northrop Grumman is an exciting new holiday tradition in the nation's capital.
Planning a trip to DC this December? You wouldn't be the “first family” to spend the holidays here.
Warm weather and a sports town through and through means plenty of chances to enjoy a good game.
The most critical part of any Independence Day is where you’re going to hunker down to watch the fireworks. You’ll want to catch all the booming flashes and floating cascades of red, white and blue, and we have just the spots to optimize your view.
A dozen free museums flank the National Mall between the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument. It’s impossible to pick one highlight in this walkable treasure map of art, science and history. No two visits (and no two visitors) are alike.
Get in on the action as the Washington Wizards take over the Verizon Center.
By foot or by water, on two wheels or four, families can tour all of DC's iconic attractions.
From biking and boating to picnics and playgrounds, outdoor activities abound for all ages in DC.
Combine exercise with your sightseeing adventures in DC with these outdoor tours.
Between Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, DC is where to celebrate the patriotic holidays.
Cheer on sports teams, tour the monuments or spend a night at the museum in DC after dark.
There's more to the world-famous festival than beautiful flowers.
Help your kids discover the city's history in two history-altering eras.
Spend the Fourth of July in the nation’s capital and celebrate with fireworks and festivals.
Explore the monuments, memorials and museums of the National Mall, and have fun off the Mall, too.
Celebrate the last days of summer with football, music and more in the nation's capital.
Whether a fancy sit-down dinner or a quick bite from a food truck, DC's got what you're craving.
Washington, DC is full of attractions which combine learning with fun. Find ones for your family.
The nation's capital serves up spooky, kooky and family-friendly entertainment in October.
Explore the world-renowned museum and research complex of 15 museums and the National Zoo in DC.
Learn how to tour the U.S. Capitol -- you might get to see Congress in session while you're there.
Learn how to tour The White House, what to see nearby and the best times to visit (holidays!).
Get tips from local GLBT families on Washington, DC's sights from a different perspective.
