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Arlington Cemetery Washington DC – a kid friendly walk through history
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…
Read MoreThe White House Washington DC
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…
Read MoreUS Capitol Washington DC – Where the US Congress and Senate Meet
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…
Read MoreNational Archives Washington DC – See Historical United States Documents
The National Archives Washington DC is a great visit to view all of the Nation’s Historical Documents, and re-live moments in History.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…
Read MoreThe Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington DC – watch your money printed
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…
Read MoreWashington DC Zoo – The National Zoo of the United States
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…
Read MoreThe Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC
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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