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I'll have a 9 year old with me for the end of summer - about a month total. Let's just say money is no object... What would you say are some of the very best activities/sights for kids in the city? He has never been here. I'm definitely taking him up to New York for a day or two, maybe Philly as well and Ocean City for a weekend (he's never seen the Atlantic Ocean as he is from California - frankly neither have I and I've lived here two years), obviously the White House and other downtown monuments, a few of the standard tourist museums (he likes history and art, which helps)... but kind of stuck on other fun stuff to do. I also want to take him to the WWII memorial as his great-grandfather was a Marine and always wanted to go but never made it before he died.
He is VERY well-behaved and hasn't thrown a tantrum in his life so I know he'll do OK in settings that may not have many kids but just want to do things that will be fun for both of us.
Any ideas or must do things around town? We have a car and I have a very flexible job so weekday stuff works too, as I said money is no object but for obvious reasons I don't want to throw money away on tourist-trap stuff either.
Any ideas, oh brilliant DC residents? I've got the "how to entertain a 30 year old" part down but sort of stalled on fun ideas for a kid in this town.
The National Zoo which is halfway between the Cleveland Park and Adams Morgan metros on the Red line is a great place for kids. It's always packed but you can avoid the crowds by getting off the metro at Cleveland Park and walking downhill (most people get off at Adams Morgan and walk uphill). It's completely free and can take up a whole day. There's a Starbucks and right across the street from the Zoo entrance for an air-conditioned break and a bunch of other good restaurants in the area for lunch/dinner. McDonald's is just a short walk downhill at the Adams Morgan metro entrance. I highly recommend the Indian restaurant called Rajaji in that area too.
Location: the wrong side of the tracks Richmond, VA
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Originally Posted by nimchimpsky
The National Zoo which is halfway between the Cleveland Park and Adams Morgan metros on the Red line is a great place for kids. It's always packed but you can avoid the crowds by getting off the metro at Cleveland Park and walking downhill (most people get off at Adams Morgan and walk uphill). It's completely free and can take up a whole day. There's a Starbucks and right across the street from the Zoo entrance for an air-conditioned break and a bunch of other good restaurants in the area for lunch/dinner. McDonald's is just a short walk downhill at the Adams Morgan metro entrance. I highly recommend the Indian restaurant called Rajaji in that area too.
Thanks, I did an evening networking event at the zoo not that long ago but didn't get to check much of it out myself so that was definitely on the list.
I will check out the Indian restaurant you mentioned, have never heard of it and LOOOOOOVE Indian, thank you!
The Spy Museum's "Operation Spy" would be great for that age bracket. A segway tour of the city could be really fun too, if they allow kiddos to operate the machinery.
Mount Vernon is a neat place to spend the day exploring. You can take the harbor ferry to it if you don't feel like driving.
There are tons of "Screen on the Green" type events in various communities. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and watch a movie.
Smithsonian The Natural History and American History museums were rebuilt several years ago and are more colorful than before. They also have educational gift-shops. Also don't miss the free, Botanical Gardens (greenhouse conservatory) next door, the Air and Space Museum, and National Gallery. Cascades Cafe under the national gallery, is fun with its moving sidewalk and waterfall splashing on the picture window. Mitsitam Cafe in the American Indian Museum, has innovative and excellent food.
Cameron Run - Main Page You can literally see the big water slide, right beside the beltway by the ramp to exit 2.
Waterfront Activities Numerous street entertainers are usually around the big pier at the foot of King Street, next to the Torpedo Factory artists studio complex, the cruise-boat pier, and 3 ice-cream shops. Park in the garage, or else drive a few blocks south (downriver toward the Union Street playground ) to find free, street parking.
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