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My oldest was 16 then, and she loved the Holocaust Museum and the zoo.
I also recommend the cafeteria in the Museum of the American Indian for some unique native American food.
Thanks for all your suggestions. I'll definitely take on board what you suggest - and maybe try out the Ford Theatre (not something I'd have thought of).
Joan W - If you're in the area, do let me know. I'm always up for a PassPorter meet
Poohmaine - Thanks for directing me to your trip report. It's full of inspiration and tips (and an enjoyable read also).
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Have a great time with your son. DC is such a great city to visit & so much to do. I went two years ago with my family, and we stayed at the Renaissance Mayflower as well. Beautiful hotel, the one restaurant in the hotel, it's off the lobby to the right hand side was very good. I have a few photos of my room if you would like to see them, I can upload them. One nice thing too about this hotel is the Metro is pretty close by too. Have a fantastic time.
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We went a few yrs ago We were there for Easter and did the sunrise service at Lincoln Monument then went to Arlington cemetery and Dinner and a tour of Mt Vernon It was a fabulous day.
Brenda
My kids have visited DC regularly since toddlerhood as we have family in the area. The National Zoo has always been a favorite and continues to be.
Like Poohmaine's DD, all three of mine really appreciated the the Holocaust Museum once they entered their early teens.
Mine could spend weeks in the Smithsonian Museums. Although they have enjoyed the monuments, its the museums that are not to be missed, no matter how many times they've been.
There is so much to see and do, it is a daunting task. I work downtown on Pennsylvania Ave between the White House and the Capitol. What kind of food are you looking for?
There is a wonderful oven-fired pizza place across and down from the Spy Museum on 7th Street that I definitely recommend if you like more Italian-style pizza with the fresh mozzarella. It's sit-down.
Chinatown down by the MCI Center has been mentioned as well. I love the sandwiches at Au Bon Pain which are located all over downtown for a quick bite. There is also Cozi's, again all over town, and they have the BEST bread! I love their fresh salads as well. At Cozi's you can design your own or have one of thier creations.
Most of the museums have cafeterias that aren't too bad. Typical cafe food, nothing shining out for the most part.
I did forget, there is the usual suspects...ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Cafe...and the fave of all govt. workers...the hot dog stands on the corner! The Half-smokes are yummy, but definitely NOT low cal or cholesterol free!
If you want more traditional restaurants, there are plenty in many different price ranges. If you love steak, Capitol Grill is a good one, but high priced. I also love the Capitol Brewery. They have the best onion rings! It's a sit-down restaurant. They brew their own beer on the premises.
There are many different places and choices. It more depends on where you are going to be when. If you are going to be near Pennsylvania & Constitution and 9th & 10th, during the week, give me a shout. I work right there. I'm right between the Museum of Natural History and the FBI at the Department of Justice. I'd love to say hi!
Ooooh, Karen, I hope you will post your trip report! My DD (14yo, but will turn 15 in May) was born at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, and I really need to take her to visit. I have been worried that she might be too young to fully appreciate it until the last year or so. I will follow this thread with interest!
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We live in VA and work in DC. The American History Museum is closed for the next year for repairs and updating. You will see some of their objects around at some of the other museums. ie. The ruby slippers form The Wizard of Oz were at the Air and Space museum. Also, there is a bus from the Air and Space museum to the new Annex Museum out in Dulles, the Udvar Hazy museum which houses the larger planes, space suttle and Enola Gay.
I also 2nd (3rd.... ) the Spy Museum! Get your tickets early on Ticket Master and Pick them up at will call.
Google the Cherry Blossom Festivel in DC. I know we are getting close to that time. There will be several parades and festivities at that time if it is during your visit.
My 12 yr old nephew really enjoyed the Korean, Lincoln, Jefferson and Roosevelt Monuments. We took an afternoon and just walked to them all.
If you do not have a Subway where you are from, a quick ride on the DC Metro is always fun for people. My mother has to have her ride everytime she comes for a visit.
You also have Ford's theater right next to Hard Rock Cafe. It is also about a block from the Spy Museum.
Have FUN! No matter what you end up doing the weather should be perfect for your trip.
We were just in DC this weekend. Although I don't have a teenager, just a 9 and a 6 year old, I do have a few bits of information. First, walk as much as you can before you come. Boy, did we walk a lot! If you visit the Spy Museum, consider Gordon Biersch, right across the street for lunch or dinner, especially if you enjoy beer. Also across form the Spy Museum is the National Portrait Gallery. We found it to be a really great surprise, although I am not sure how interesting you would find it. We found the Air and Space and Natural History Museums to be amazingly crowded, although we were there on a rainy Friday, and a Saturday. I am so not a crowd person, so we moved through things pretty quickly.
I'll put another vote in for the spy museum, it's very cool. You need to go right away in the morning and get tickets because they sell out early some days.
I think you also have to get tickets to go up to the top of the Washington Monument too.
The National Zoo is a great zoo and they have a baby panda (he's about 1 now).
Have a great time. I love going up to DC and walking around.
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when i went to that area we went to a MLB baseball game perhaps there is a sporting event taking place you couldnt otherwise see they have pro basketball, baseball, soccer? hockey? teams playing
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