Smithsonian offers 20 museums and zoos in Washington . Admission is free of charge at all museums and the zoo . Their website , si . com , has the latest information on what is open and when and if you need to reserve advanced passes .
Other fun attractions include Planet Word . This is the world ’ s first voice-activated museum , housed in the historic Franklin School . The National Building Museum has a Play , Work , Build exhibit with an impressive playscape for future engineers and kids who like to be hands-on . The National Children ’ s Museum encourages kids to touch , explore and flex their brains .
Kennedy Center has wonderful youth-focused events , and within it , The Reach , which makes performance art interactive and accessible .
When you are hungry , Georgetown offers a beautiful waterfront and great dining . The Union Market has over 40 + food vendors with food from around the world .
Hershey Park
Imagine streets that smell like chocolate . Hershey Park is a magical place with sights , sounds , tastes and smells that won ’ t disappoint . The Chocolatier Restaurant is a treat , as are the 12 acres of outdoor attractions . Your family can enjoy more than 50 rides , a waterpark , ZooAmerica wildlife park and Hershey characters throughout the park . Be sure to take the free Hershey ’ s Chocolate Tour and end the tour by indulging in some sweet shopping .
Washington , D . C .
Our nation ’ s capital city is a great place with wonderful experiences . The monuments and memorials offer a great experience to learn about our past presidents , past wars and more . Most of the monuments are free to visit . Many are within a three-mile walk around the National Mall , with others a short car or metro ride away . The best time to see the monuments is before 10 a . m . or in the evening . Wear your walking shoes , eat before you go and bring water . There is a National Mall App that can aid you , and the Circulator is a great way to get around . This bus is only $ 1 to ride and goes around the National Mall ( www . dccirculator . com ). The
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