Things To Do

There are so many things to do in the DC area. Here are just a few of our favorite suggestions.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20008

Always Free 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; last admittance is at 5 p.m. Ashley's Favorite Exhibits: Pandas (regular & red) and the Otters. Fun Fact: The monkeys have a high-wire street system that traverses the gardens.

Embassy Row

Washington, DC

Embassy Week in DC is a once-a-year event where the embassies open their doors to visitors. There are foods, drinks, and cultural activities. The lines are long, so please plan ahead. You'll probably get through three in a day, but it's worth the time. Always Free No, they will not stamp your passport...Ashley has already tried that.

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20560

Always Free 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ashley's Favorite Exhibits: The Star Spangled Banner, Dorothy's shoes from The Wizard of Oz, and Julia Child's Kitchen.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

10th St. & Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20560

Always Free 10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m Ashley's Favorite Exhibit: Q?rius on the 1st Floor - Kids of all ages can handle fossils and use microscopes to investigate.

Nationals Park

1500 South Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003

Washington Nationals v. Toronto Blue Jays (May 3-5)

For all the days along the way