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Washington, DC Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • See the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives.
  • Learn about flight at the National Air and Space Museum.
  • Admire gold shields, feathered regalia, woven baskets, and beaded saddlebags at the National Museum of the American Indian.
  • Find out about bugs, bones, blue whales, and big gems at the National Museum of Natural History.
  • Test your spy skills at the International Spy Museum.
  • Cycle past the memorials and monuments with Bike the Sites.

Family Overview: Washington, D.C.

By Candyce H. Stapen
Washington, D.C., is a capital city brimming with the totemic markers and monuments of a nation's birth, plus the real-time wheeling-dealing of democracy in action. Get within reading distance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives; potentially rub shoulders with politicians and their aides—maybe even the Prez—by touring the U.S. Capitol or circumnavigating the White House and its grounds (building tours are available by pre-arrangement for groups of ten or more); or pause at the Washington Monument and the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam, Korean War, and World War II memorials to remember the people and events that have shaped the country. Read More

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The Madison, A Loews Hotel

1177 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.- a Kimpton Hotel

700 F. Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20004 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown

3100 South Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007 Map

Distance: 1.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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Attractions

National Museum of American History

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On Constitution Ave. NW, between 12th and 14th sts. NW (on the north side of the Mall, with entrances on Constitution Ave. and Madison Dr.)
Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

As a bastion of U.S. culture and history, this museum tells America's story in terms of... Read More

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National Museum of Natural History

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On Constitution Ave. NW, btw. 9th and 12th sts. (on the north side of the Mall, with entrances on Madison Dr. and Constitution Ave.)
Washington, District of Columbia 20004

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

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Stop outside first, on the 9th Street side of the building, to visit the butterfly... Read More

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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Formerly 15th St. SW; near Independence Ave., just off the Mall
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW
Washington, District of Columbia

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Twenty-five million people from 100 different countries have visited this museum since it opened... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Washington, DC

Distance (mi.)
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport 3.4 map
Washington Dulles International Airport 22.5 map
Baltimore/Washington International Airport 27.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Washington, DC

Distance (mi.)
Hagerstown Wash. County Regional Airport 66.3 map
Harrisburg International Airport 89.1 map
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport 91.0 map

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