Arlington Cemetery Washington DC – a kid friendly walk through history

Arlington Cemetery Washington DC - Explore US Soldiers Final Resting place, see the changing of the Guard at thetomb of the unknown

The Arlington Cemetery Washington DC contains such an enormous amount of this nation’s history. This cemetery is the United State’s most treasured burial ground. The Arlington National Cemetery is home to more than 285,000 honored dead. Our Family visited the Cemetery as part of our Family vacations several times over the years.  On our first…

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The White House Washington DC

The White House Washington DC - a visit to the president's house

Visiting The President’s Home – The White House Washington DC The White House Washington DC is the home and workplace of the President of the United States of America. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It has been blown up several times and visited by creatures from outer space – in the movies, that…

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US Capitol Washington DC – Where the US Congress and Senate Meet

The US Capitol Washington DC is where the US legislature convenes, it also houses working offices and showcases a collection of American art

At least once in an American’s life, a visit to the very heart of the nation’s democracy should be experienced. A trip to the US Capitol Washington DC is an interesting way to learn.  The US Capitol is not only a place where the US legislature convenes.  It also houses working offices and showcases an…

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National Archives Washington DC – See Historical United States Documents

The National Archives Washington DC stores and displays many douments and military records of importance to United States history.

The National Archives Washington DC is a great visit to view all of the Nation’s Historical Documents, and re-live moments in History. Our Children really enjoyed our visit to the National Archives in Washington DC.  Our visit was prompted by the movie ‘National Treasure’.  This helped to spur the interest from the children – of…

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Washington DC Zoo – The National Zoo of the United States

The Washington DC Zoo is the National Zoo of the United States of America. Admission is free as a part of the Smithsonian

The Washington DC Zoo is one of the Smithsonian Museums. One of our family vacations to Washington DC included a trip to the zoo.  We visited on a blustery, cool day, but the visit was absolutely one of the best times that we spent in Washington DC. We were pretty glad that it was not…

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The Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC

Visit the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington DC to see displays of american transportation history and unique things from early America

Spending time in the Smithsonian Museum is a must for a family vacations stop in Washington DC.  The Smithsonian consists of 17 museums and the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and 2 museums in New York City. The Smithsonian Castle, located at 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW houses the Information Center, and is a good starting…

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