Historical Vacation: Washington DC, USA

July 20, 2010 :: Posted by - Travel Troll :: Category - Entertainment

The capital of American, Washington DC, is a fantastic place to travel if you want a lot of things to do during your vacation. This is also a great place to vacation if you are hoping to teach your children a little more about history.

One of the first places you will want to see is the Smithsonian Museums. These museum house collections and exhibits on hundreds of different topics. On top of the selection of things you can see at these museums is the price to attend them. These museums are free! There are over 137 million objects housed in these museums. If you are interested there are tours and other activities that are available at these museums. Plan to spend at least several days here if you want to see everything.

In addition to the many museums, there are hundreds of monuments and memorials located here. Many people have a great influence on the development of the United States and they are honored here. You will be able to learn about the history of America by visiting these memorials.

Another beautiful attraction in this area is the Great Falls Park. This park includes 800 acres of stunning beauty around the Potomac River. There are many activities offered here. Some of the most popular include hiking, picnicking, kayaking, and rock climbing.

There are many other things to do in Washington DC as well. This is one vacation you will never forget.

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