Family travel – What To See In Washington DC

The Top 3 Smithsonian Museums to Visit This Labor Day Weekend

MuseumsAugust 31, 2024129Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pick one of these museums and pack the kids in the car for a fun Labor Day weekend trip. All three museums offer a unique, fun experience for the whole family. Option #1: National Air and Space Museum Explore the world of air travel, from flying cars to space capsules. They just finished renovating the…

Our Top 5 Exhibits for Families to Explore at the Air and Space Museum

MuseumsOctober 21, 2023285Views 0Likes 0Comments

Last October, I watched eager visitors enter the newly reopened Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum again. Director Christopher Browne personally opened the doors and welcomed the first visitors back into the coolest museum on the National Mall. If you haven't been yet, here are the best five exhibits for families to experience: 1. The…

Taking the National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon

OutdoorsDecember 22, 2022233Views 0Likes 0Comments

I walk down four stone steps to the dingy basement. The bricks are old and worn, the whitewash on the walls faded, and it smells like dirt. “You just walked down the same steps as Nicholas Cage,” the tour guide announces when I reach the bottom. My siblings and I look at each other with…

A Visit with the Gutenberg Press at Museum of the Bible

MuseumsFebruary 14, 2022343Views 0Likes 1Comment

Inky fingers and a gifted mind changed the world. Not through a financial success, but a spiritual one. A culture changing force.

International Spy Museum Reopens

MuseumsMay 11, 2019506Views 0Likes 0Comments

The International Spy Museum is an all new experience. Its dramatic new building in a new section of town is just the first sign of change. The International Spy Museum With a larger space and new emphasis on science and technologies it is substantially different than the previous iteration that focused almost purely on human intelligence…

Spring Fun at the National Arboretum

OutdoorsApril 4, 2017260Views 0Likes 0Comments

Spring is the ideal time for a family visit to the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. It's outside of downtown, perfect for a getaway from the more touristy areas. Spring at the National Arboretum It's a hikers delight and a much less crowded place to view cherry blossoms. Without the Tidal Basin crowds, you can…

A Family Guide to Visiting the Botanic Garden Christmas Display

EventsDecember 15, 2016239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Each year the United States Botanic Garden puts on a wonderful Christmas display, made entirely from natural materials. It's free and fun for kids of all ages. But with so much to see, you may miss some parts. This guide will help you navigate easily and see it all. Start by entering the Botanic Garden…