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There are plenty of things to see and do in Washington, D.C. If you're traveling with kids and you're on a budget, you can still have a great time.

Pima Air and Space Museum is unique to Arizona's Sonoran Desert. It is the largest non-government funded aviation museum in the world.

A hair purportedly from Amelia Earhart could provide the DNA sample needed to compare artifacts found in exploration of the island where she may have crashed and died.

Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.

Plan a visit to San Diego's Balboa Park with care as some museums are closed Mondays, while others have free entry on some days and the Zoo alone can take a day to see.

History becomes real at this popular West Coast attraction, home to WW2 fighter planes, a "Cold War" ICBM and an IMAX 3D journey to the International Space Station.

Monuments and important buildings may fail to impress young children. For a fun family trip to Washington, seek out local spots that kids will enjoy.

The breakthrough was their invention of three-axis control, which enabled effective steering and maintaining equilibrium. This remains standard on fixed-wing airplanes.

The tiny area known as the District of Columbia is a combination of historical sights and world business.

Pioneers of aviation were often regarded as mad, brave or charismatic. De Laroche was no different. 22 October 2009 is the 100th anniversary of her first solo flight.

Washington D.C. is a living history lesson. Smithsonian museums and monuments commemorate America's past with educational exhibits on everything from espionage to space

The unique 180-pound Focke-Achgelis Fa-330 Bachstelze (Wagtail) was designed as an unpowered helicopter/kite to be towed behind German U-boats in World War II

White Christmas? Bah, humbug! Here's a round-up of the best things to do at Christmas under Tucson, Arizona's sunny blue skies, from family activities to holiday events.

Washington D.C. is a perfect place to go on a day trip. There is so much to see and do, its hard to know where to start. Let this guide help you out.

When Charles Lindbergh made the first solo, non-stop transatlantic flight, it marked a significant moment in travel history and forever changed the tourism industry.

Here are the best dog friendly cities where pets are welcomed. See California beach towns, Portland, Seattle, Colorado, Albuquerque, Chicago, NYC, Boston, DC, & more.