It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Washington, D.C. with us.
The National Air and Space Museum features some of the most iconic vessels, including the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, Friendship 7, the Wright brothers’ Wright Flyer and Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. © F11photo | Dreamstime.com
Located on an island in the Potomac River, Lady Bird Johnson Park offers beautiful paths for walks and bike rides. Thousands of daffodils and tulips bloom here each spring. © Americanspirit | Dreamstime.com
Visit the United States Botanic Garden, the oldest continually-operating botanic garden in the United States. The garden consists of the Conservatory, Bartholdi Park and the production facility with a wide variety of plants. © Zhi Qi | Dreamstime.com
Considered one of the most memorable sites in Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial features a colossal statue of President Abraham Lincoln within a neoclassical temple. © Steve Kingsman | Dreamstime.com
The National Museum of Natural History not only offers free admission year-round but also boasts more than 145 million specimens of animals, fossils, minerals and rocks, as well as the famed T. rex skeleton dominating Dinosaur Hall. © Jiawangkun | Dreamstime.com
Take the family to the U.S. Capitol along the National Mall to walk in the same building where bills become law. Head inside to enjoy educational exhibits and a food court. © Pedro Sanchez | Dreamstime.com
Enjoy a walk along The Wharf, a district of the city full of luxury hotels, restaurants and even a wood-burning pit for a s’mores fest. © Avmedved | Dreamstime.com
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