It’s really difficult to narrow down a list of free things to do in Washington this summer–or anytime of year, for that matter. But here’s a starting point for families looking to experience some of the best D.C. has to offer–for adults as well as kids!
l. Visit the National Zoo
2. Take a free kid-friendly walking tour of major sites in the city (including Arlington Cemetery)
3. Visit the enormously popular Air and Space Museum
4. See how money is made at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
5. Visit the National Museum of American History
6. Go up in the Washington Monument to see a spectacular view of the city
7. Check out the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
8. Explore the National Archives
9. Visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
10. Walk the length of the National Mall and see the memorials and monuments
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