We go to the Smithsonian National Zoo on every trip to Washington DC. It’s Free, kids of all ages love it, and PANDAS!! If taking the Metro, do NOT take the stop marked “zoo.” Take the Cleveland Park stop. The walk... Continue reading →

When you visit DC, seeing the monument is an absolute must. If you can only do ONE thing in DC, the monuments should be it! The great thing is that they can easily be seen together in an afternoon or... Continue reading →

After Ford’s Theater, we walked to the National Archives. Another place that you cannot take pictures. We made it a fairly quick stop – just went in to see the original Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights (along... Continue reading →

One of the most beautiful buildings in Washington DC is the Library of Congress. It is AMAZING. The art and architecture of this building is something everyone should stop by, for at least a few minutes, and see in person. If... Continue reading →

We’ve toured the US Capitol many times now, and each time we’ve secured a personal tour, which when you see the large public tours, the private ones are soooo much better. Plus, with kids, they can tailor the tour and... Continue reading →