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Places we visited, reviewed & recommend

📍 Washington DC · Maryland · Virginia

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Our Reviewed Places

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Smithsonian National Zoo

📍 Washington, DC

Zoo & Animals All Ages Free

Home to baby elephant Linh Mai and giant pandas Bao Li & Qing Bao. Free admission, huge grounds, and tons of shade for hot days.

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Brookside Gardens

📍 Wheaton, MD

Parks & Gardens All Ages Free

Beautiful botanical garden with seasonal displays, a butterfly garden, and kid-friendly trails. Perfect for a calm family morning.

Nationals Park

📍 Washington, DC

Sports & Active All Ages $$

Family-friendly ballpark with kids zone, mascot races, and fireworks nights. Great first-game experience for little ones.

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National Building Museum

📍 Washington, DC

STEM & Science All Ages $$

Brick City LEGO exhibition, hands-on building tables, foam block play area in the Great Hall, architecture models, and a gift shop full of building toys.

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Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral

📍 Washington, DC

Food & Markets All Ages Free

Annual festival with vendor stalls, live performances on the Cathedral steps, embassy floral arrangements, a carousel, and food trucks. A true DC tradition.

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EU Open House at the French & German Embassies

📍 Washington, DC

Outdoors & Nature All Ages Free

Annual EU Open House with France and Germany sharing one building. Military obstacle course, Zeiss microscopes, World Cup display, live music, French pastries, and the Michelin Man.

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