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Situated along the Potomac River between the states of Maryland and Virginia, Washington, DC, is chock full of iconic national landmarks and memorials, including the White House, Capitol Hill, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial. It is also a place to pay our respects - at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - to all those who served the nation proudly. And don't forget the preponderance of museums geared toward practically every taste and age group, two of the most popular being the National Air and Space Museum and Ford's Theatre.
Family trips to famous places are a fantastic way to do fun things together away from home. Children learn interesting new facts that only an in-person experience can teach them and you build memories with your kids that will last them a lifetime. Washington DC is a great place to visit with kids but planning it all can be a nightmare for parents. Take a package tour is a great idea since they take care of all, so your family just has to show up and have a great time! Plus, their bundling policies will definitely save you some money.
Families will find lots of fun things to do in DC. Children can explore history with a free interpretive tour of the National Mall or try out some spy gear at the International Spy Museum. A trip during spring lets your family see the full splendor of vibrant cheery blossoms taking over the city.
There are many tour guide services in DC offering private and public tours that range in cost and in the attractions covered. For example
• Your kids might love DC Ghost Tours’ spooky twilight experience. With the Washington DC night tour can see the Washington Monument by night on a lantern-lit tour led by guides is full historic costume.
• The White House Visitors Center lets you view a replica of the Oval Office and features many kid-friendly exhibits that make learning about history and government fun. You can also make a reservation online for the White House Tour.
• If money is an issue, the highly rated DC by Foot tour asks only that you pay what you think the tour is worth.
• If money is not an issue, then take your family on the customized Fiat Luxe Tours led by private guides.
Museums in Washington DC offer great interactive fun for kids. The world famous Smithsonian Institution has 16 museums in the DC metro area, all with free admission. Kids will think it’s really cool getting to watch the tarantula feeding at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Washington DC tours can let you explore other interesting places outside of DC on day trips. Just 1 hour away is “Charm City” Baltimore where the American Visionary Art Museum greets your family with its 55-foot whirligig. Kids will also love the frilled lizards and laughing kookaburras at Baltimore’s National Aquarium.
Other day trips from DC include Harpers Ferry (90 minutes away) with free guided tours of the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. You could opt for Middleburg (70 minutes away) for fishing, hiking and a picnic at the Blue Ridge Mountains.
A smart choice is a Gettysburg day trip. You can get there in just 90 minutes. Your kids will be wowed by the historic battlefield while leaning some pretty interesting facts from knowledgeable tour guides. There are some day tours from DC to Amish Village, enjoy an Amish lunch, then head to Hershey's Chocolate World for tasty fun.
Whichever you choose, Washington DC is a great vacation spot to spend quality time together and bond in a meaningful way. You can think about selecting one of the Washington DC tour packages that to get the best value for money if visiting multiple cities in USA east coast all at once is what you are planning to do for your family trip.
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