For the enjoyment of children, the Museum of American History presents the Hands On History Room, Hands On Science Center, Lemelson Center, and the ABC's of American History.

The Capital Children's Museum encourages children's love for learning through exploring the culture, nature and things of this world by touch, taste and sound. Visit prehistoric caves, see different countries, make hot cocoa, star in a cartoon and experience much more from the five permanent exhibits and traveling exhibits year round.

The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution is home to the world's largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. The museum's numerous galleries include important topics such as rocketry, lunar exploration and military aircraft.

DAR Museum
1776 D St. NW Washington DC 20006
Museum of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

National Gallery of Art

One of the world's finest art collections is contained within the National Gallery of Art. The collection spans from the Middle Ages to the Present, covering mediums such as sculpture, painting, graphic arts, architecture and decorative arts.

One of the world's three great Shakespearean theatres.' (The Economist) Season includes Shakespearean productions and classics in our 451-seat theatre in downtown Washington, DC.

America's National Cultural Center. The Kennedy Center presents the latest musical and theatrical productions, jazz concerts, family performances, and a free performance every day at 6pm on the Millennium Stage.

Historic Washington DC landmark playhouse staging Broadway shows, musicals, free movies, children's shows and local entertainment.

The National Zoological Park of the Smithsonian Institution features more than 5,000 exotic animals ranging from Sumatran Tigers to Komodo Dragons.

The District's largest mall, with close to 450,000 square feet and around 100 stores on four levels, Georgetown Park lacks an anchor but boasts lots of high-end clothing boutiques such as Polo/Ralph Lauren.

Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue NE

Dazzling visitors with its granite walls, marble floors, 96 foot-high gold-leafed ceiling, and bronze grilles, Union Station endures as a classical landmark. As a restored beaux-arts train station, Union Station has been divided up into a series of levels and mezzanines that house 130 shops, restaurants and a movie theater complex.

The 2003 World Figure Skating Championships will mark the 11th time a U.S. city has been selected as the host since 1930. Elite skaters from 50 countries will compete in the disciplines of men's and women's singles, pairs and ice dancing at Washington's MCI Center, March 24-30, 2003

This year's 2003 festival marks the 91st celebration of the original gift of the 3,000 cherry trees by the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC in 1912