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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.National ZooParent rating:  Location: 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC The Smithsonian's National Zoological Park, in Rock Creek Park is home t...
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Wheaton Regional ParkParent rating: Location: 2000 Shorefield Road, Silver Spring, MD Wheaton Regional Park has something for everyone - depending on which part you're in. The Shorefield Road entrance leads to four miles of paved trails for walkers, strollers, and bicyc... |
Mt. Pleasant Branch LibraryParent rating: Location: 3160 16th Street, NW, near Lamont Street, NW, Washington, DC The Mt. Pleasant Branch circulates approximately 50,000 books annually, and offers public services that include a children's story hour and access to a public meeting room. Preschool... |
Politics & ProseParent rating: Location: 5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC Politics & Prose is one of DC's best-loved independent bookstores. Fortunately for parents, they also have a fabulous children's section, complete with a secret cubbyhole under the stairs for s...
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YMCA ArlingtonParent rating: Location: 3422 North 13th Street, Arlington, VA Y programs are extremely family-oriented. Kids and adults alike can play soccer or micro-soccer, take lessons in karate and jujitsu, and more. The outdoor pool is open from Memor... |
National Museum of Natural HistoryParent rating:  Location: 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC |
NewseumParent rating: Location: 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC The Newseum - a 250,000-square-foot museum of news - offers museum-goers an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. Featuri...
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Tree Top KidsParent rating: Location: 1382 Chain Bridge Road, Mc Lean, VA More than just toys, Tree Top Kids has an inventory that includes clothing, books, and more. Kids can sign up for a free Kids Club card in any of the Tree Top locations. For every 300 ... |
Old Town Trolley ToursParent rating: Location: Washington, DC Colorful anecdotes, humorous stories, and historical information, and the chance to discover Washington at your own pace are some of the lures for taking an Old Town Trolley Tour.
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Build-a-BearParent rating: Location: 7101 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD A combination toy store and workshop that lets kids create their own stuffed animals, Build-a-Bear offers both drop-in fun and party options for little cuddlers. Bears and other stuffab... |
Capitol Hill Arts WorkshopParent rating: Location: 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) offers families a multitude of ways to learn to express themselves through the visual arts, dance, music, and theatre. CHAW offers classes for children ...
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Artworks Fine Art StudioParent rating: Location: 7740 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD Artworks Fine Art Studio is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of fine art; classes focus on the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Instructors at Artworks use a step-by-step teaching...
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Hidden Pond Nature CenterParent rating: Location: 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield, VA Acres of undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams, and a tranquil pond are just a few of the reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center. Situated along the Pohick Stream Valley, th...
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