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

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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…

National Archives Washington DC – See Historical United States Documents

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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The National Archives Washington DC is a great visit to view all of the Nation’s Historical Documents, and re-live moments in History.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…

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC – watch your money printed

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At the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC you will see american currency being printed and learn some history of the currency.

Seeing United States Currency being printed at The Bureau of Engraving and Printing – what could be a more exciting part of great family vacations? We enjoyed this attraction on one of our wintertime family vacations Washington DC “history” trips, and it was one our favorite tours. The Bureau is located on 14th & C…

Washington DC Zoo – The National Zoo of the United States

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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…

The Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC

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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…

Washington DC For Kids – Travel Tips

By | 06/12/2016 |

See the zoo, the museums, the monuments… a stroll thru history Our family has been able to put together this list of Washington DC travel tips through our many short visits to Washington DC for kids even more fun! We live fairly close to DC, so have tried to expose the children to the history…