12.08.07
Only In Washington DC
Only In Washington D.C.
One of the most popular travel destinations for students nationwide is a trip to Washington, D.C.
Both educational and enjoyable, Washington, D.C. is filled with historic sites, galleries, museums, and is a powerful symbol not only of our nation but also of democracy and freedom.
Beyond the inspiring monuments and news-making public figures, Washington, DC is a city of colorful and diverse neighborhoods, filled with hip boutiques and galleries, historic homes and small museums, urban parks and spectacular gardens. It’s Neighborhoods are ideal for walking and almost all are accessible by Metrorail or Metrobus.
Only in Washington, DC can visitors be inspired by touring the magnificent Capitol Building and Washington Monument by day and be moved by taking in magical performances by the National Symphony Orchestra and world-class opera by night.
If you are planning a trip to Washington, D.C. with your family, there are several places of interest you will want to take your kids to see.
Some are somber reminders of wars fought and lives lost, while others pose an inside look into the history of our country as displayed in the Smithsonian, Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of African Art.
As you step inside the US Capitol building, which is home to the Congress, you can take the guided tour or sit in on a congressional session.
In addition, a visit to the US Supreme Court and the Library of Congress are other definite sites to be added to your list. Your kids will be mesmerized by the fact that the Library of Congress has over 26 million books, documents, photographs, and films.
The Lincoln Memorial is awesome as you walk up the steps to view the enormous statue of this beloved President, as well as the 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson, our nation’s third President.
A visit to Arlington National Cemetery is also recommended so that you can pay your respects to President Kennedy and his wife Jackie, as well as his brother Robert.
Another significant site to visit is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korean Memorial, and the Washington Monument.
Afterwards, you can walk by the White House and take a family photo or two.
The options from this point are many.. your family can take a river cruise on the Potomac. This is a wonderful day trip to Mount Vernon, another historic site and home of our first President, George Washington.
For a more interactive approach to sightseeing, your family can participate in an 18th century guided tour by lantern light through Alexandria, Va., which is a short distance from the DC area.
This 90-minute tour is a recreation of history as told by actors dressed in costume. Your kids will love the tales told, and the stories about ghosts and ghouls.
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