Family Things To Do in Washington DC

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National Arboretum

3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington DC, District of Columbia

National Arboretum
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  • Wide-open spaces and beautiful plant life define any visit to the United States National Arboretum. Officia... More on NileGuide

  • My favorite Arboretum spots include the Aquatic Garden, the Bonsai and Penjing museums, the Herb Garden (th... More on Yahoo! Travel

 

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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park

Roosevelt Island, Washington, DC, United States

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

  • My kids love the small beach areas. More on TripAdvisor

 

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Smithsonian National Zoological Park

3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3.5
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  • Part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the National Zoological Park is one of the world's... More on aza.org

  • The zoo is a great break from visiting museums and monuments. More on Trekaroo

 

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Lincoln Memorial

Independence Ave SW & 23rd St SW Washington DC 20001

Lincoln Memorial
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  • 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

 

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National Zoological Park

3001 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington,DC 20008

National Zoological Park
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  • A 163- acre reserve carved out of Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian's zoological arm is a long- standing fam... More on travelandleisure

  • A great zoo . More on KidsPlayParks

 

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Fort Columbia State Park

Washington

Fort Columbia State Park
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  • 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

 

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National Air and Space Museum

Sixth and Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia

National Air and Space Museum
4.5
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  • Man's ongoing fascination with aviation has made this the most popular museum in the world. Aircraft and sp... More on Weather.com

  • The National Air & Space Museum is one of the fantastic Smithsonian Museums. More on Judysbook.com

 

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Palisades Recreation Center

5200 Sherier Pl NW, Washington, DC 20016

Palisades Recreation Center
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  • This Rec Center, part of DC Parks & Rec, has two playgrounds. The upper one is more for kids 2 to 5 years o... More on KaBoom.org

  • fantastic, clean , lots to do, rubber surface great for crawling babies and toddlers. More on GoCityKids

 

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Emery Recreation Center

5701 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011

Emery Recreation Center

  • Amenities at the Emery Recreation Center include one lighted basketball court, a playground, a fitness room and gymnasium, several classrooms and mult ipurpose rooms, and a tennis court (still bein... More on KidsPlayParks

  • Inattentive staff turn my children off, they complain profusely. More on KidsPlayParks

 

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Georgetown Recreation Center

1555 Q St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Georgetown Recreation Center
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  • Amenities at the Georgetown Recreation Center include a baseball field with a 60' diamond, one basketball c... More on GoCityKids

  • Separate play space for 2-5 year olds (tot lot.) Benches and trees, very clean, and mulch surfacing. More on KaBoom.org

 

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