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If you’re trying to think of where to go for your annual family trip this year, consider heading to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. What’s great about this area is that it’s so interesting and a lot of the attractions are free.
First and foremost, one of the best attractions is the Smithsonian. Here you’ll find 19 museums and a zoo. You could easily spend half of your vacation here and not get bored. The museums include African Art, American Art, and Freer Gallery of Art; National History Museum; The Castle; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; and the Postal Museum. The National Zoo includes many sections including Ocean Living, Kids’ Farm, Invertebrates, Great Apes and Other Primates, and Amazonia. Your kids will love it!
Other attractions include the typical Lincoln Memorial and Washington Memorial. There’s also the United States Botanic Garden, Ford’s Theatre, and President Lincoln’s Cottage. Really there are hundreds of attractions here. If you’re interested in plays, there’s the Shakespeare Theatre and many other theaters in the area including Broadway shows. You’ll find comedy places as well including The Improv. There are more museums here than in any other part of the country and for about every subject imaginable, including the Black Fashion Museum.
Many people love to walk around the Capitol building or tour the White House. The Mall in this area is a great attraction to those who love shopping as well. No matter what you decide to do, though, a family trip to Washington D.C. will be one the whole family remembers.
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