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.

Nov 8, 2009 - Cathy Sunshine

The National Mall in Washington D.C. is home to some of the greated wonders of the United States of America, including monumnets to U.S. Presidents.

Jan 16, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

In addition to being the country's capital, Washington DC is home to some of the most well-known buildings, monuments and museums in the entire world.

May 17, 2010 - Hazel Charles

The Washington Monument is an inescapable tourist destination in Washington, D.C. with an enormous amount of history behind it.

Jan 30, 2011 - Duane Jackson

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

Nov 1, 2006 - Rae Schwarz

Washington DC attracts business visitors , and tourists, all year round. The city has excellent road and rail links and is served by three airports.

Aug 16, 2007 - John Oyston

Seeing the famous landmarks of Washington, D.C. is easy on the Circulator, a tourist-friendly shuttle that runs frequently and is much cheaper than taxis.

Dec 29, 2008 - Kat Long

Washington, DC is one of the most exciting, culturally rich tourist hot spots in the world. But when visiting, know these DC Tourist Rules of Etiquette.

Jul 9, 2010 - Stephanie Mayberry

A train trip from Boston to Washington DC for a 5-day vacation with my 11-year-old child turned out to be an enjoyable and cost-effective vacation.

Aug 17, 2010 - Sally Carroll

Tourists to Washington, D.C. can find interesting memorials beyond the usual sights.

Jun 3, 2010 - Davis Chung

Washington's monuments include memorials to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, and moving memorials to the Vietnam War, World War II, and others.

Jan 25, 2009 - Karen Berger

Sightseeing tours are a great way to see Washington, D.C. These tours offer trained and knowledgeable guides with scheduled visits to many popular attractions.

Sep 23, 2009 - Dee Dee Smith

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

Jan 24, 2009 - Karen Berger

Many attractions are free in Washington DC: the Natural Museum of History, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Air & Space Museum

Aug 31, 2010 - Terry Pruyne

Washington is a city of museums, but four of the capital's less explored places, three museums and a nature center, offer visitors special pleasures.

Oct 16, 2010 - Richard Methia

Be educated and entertained by America's rich history by travelling to the nation's capital, Washington D.C. This article lists five historical attractions.

Jun 29, 2011 - Elisa Jakymin

Cheap vacations are hard to come by, but not in Washington, DC. The nation's capital has plenty of attractions, and many are free, or close to it.

May 21, 2010 - Dave Lovejoy

Visitors to our nation's capitol will find plenty to see and do on a Washington, DC evening outside of nightclubs and restaurants.

Nov 17, 2009 - Cynthia Myers

Tickets to shows in the capital can be pricey. Luckily, some of the best holiday entertainment in and around Washington is free.

Nov 29, 2009 - Cathy Sunshine

December 2009 will be a festive month in the nation's capital. Many of the best holiday sights are free.

Nov 29, 2009 - Cathy Sunshine