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Family Fun Spots in Waschington, DC

Top Ten Toddler to Teen Hot Spots by Jill Swartwout, Contributing Editor Many people think of a visit to Washington DC as being geared toward adults with all of the history, sight seeing, and culture and for the most part, it is. When kids hear about what there is to do on a family trip [...]

Ten Tips to Take Washington on the Cheap

Ten Tips Take on DC Inexpensively by Jill Swartwout, Contributing Editor If you ask around while in Washington DC, you will discover that many attractions do not charge for admission, but beware, your trip may not be as cheap as you would think. It is easy to spend a lot of money if you are [...]

Washington Fast Facts – Best Time to Visit DC

FAST FACTS Washington, DC Best Time to Go If you are planning a vacation in Washington D.C. and have the flexibility to go when you wish, we recommend that you try going in spring or fall. Spring brings beautiful cherry blossoms to the trees and the various gardens are bursting with color as they begin [...]

More Free Things to Do in Washington, DC

A Baker’s Dozen of Freebies Around DC – Great for Rainy Days Too! Here are some of the more popular free activities for DC tourists that happen to be inside and are great for a rainy day. 1. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts The Kennedy Center has six theaters where you can [...]

A Dozen Free Things to Do in Washington, DC

Washington DC is rich with history and attractions to entice people of all ages and the best part about these attractions is that most of them are free! You can check out numerous galleries, museums, and monuments without having to shell out any cash. Check out the following freebies that are among the most popular: [...]