Parks in Washington DC

In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln i... More on recreation.gov

My kids were too young to appreciate the Lincoln Memorial (1 and 3) but they liked the fact that it was s... More on Trekaroo

According to the National Park Service, well behaved dogs are allowed on leash except in the area underneat... More on DogFriendly.com

I thought the memorial looked the best at night, because there are amazing lights that are on the build... More on Yahoo! Travel

One of Theodore Roosevelt’s greatest legacies was his dedication to conservation. Today, this island stands... More on Nps.gov

The memorial to the great outdoorsman and conversationalist is a simple plaza with a statue and two fountai... More on TripAdvisor

This ride's general location is 14 miles Northwest of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River in suburban... More on Trails

It overlooks the River and is very serene . More on igougo

It's like walking through a couple of National Geographic TV specials. Located on the first floor of the N... More on Frommer's: The Unofficial Guide to Washington D.C.

At National Geographic Museum in Washington D.C., past and current expeditions, adventures, and scientific ... More on familydaysoutusa

Seven other Madame Tussauds exist, only two others are located in the U.S., and only one allows you the pl... More on Frommers

The museum is open at 10am ev More on igougo

Get a taste of 19th-century canal life on a canal boat by taking a mule-drawn boat ride down the C&O Ca... More on Weather.com

It's fun for kids --they get to try out period games and musical instruments--and the narrator explains wh... More on TripAdvisor

This Fort, along with Fort Canby and Fort Stevens on the Oregon side, constituted the harbor defense of the... More on Epinions.com

Obviously they didn't use live cannon balls but, instead used live charges which were just as loud as the r... More on Epinions.com

Construction of Fort Canby began in July 1863. Batteries presently in the park were constructed in the late... More on Epinions.com

If you are looking for a unique camping /visiting experience, be sure to visit Fort Canby State Park, now k... More on Epinions.com

Homesteaded in approximately 1860 by the Troxall family, the park land was sold to the Spencer family in 18... More on Epinions.com

That would be the only downside to the campsite, but they have a great little playground for the kids to ... More on Epinions.com