{"id":273,"date":"2012-06-30T16:55:18","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T16:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=273"},"modified":"2021-10-26T20:57:29","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T20:57:29","slug":"exploration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/WashingtonDC3\/BHHSHomeSale\/?page_id=273","title":{"rendered":"Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><b>FAMILY ATTRACTIONS \/ EXPLORATION<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><b>Museums<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><b>National Children\u2019s Museum<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong>1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW<br \/>\nWashington, DC 202-844-2486<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalchildrensmuseum.org\">https:\/\/nationalchildrensmuseum.org<\/a><br \/>\nPopular \u201chands-on\u201d museum incorporates state-of-the-art interactive stations to fascinate children of all ages.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>The National Gallery of Art<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong>4th &amp; Constitution Avenue NW<br \/>\nWashington, DC 202-737-4215<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nga.gov\/education\/kids-app.html\">https:\/\/www.nga.gov\/education\/kids-app.html<\/a><br \/>\nChildren are invited to take advantages of abundant programs designed for the younger set.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>National Geographic Society Museum<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong>1145 17th Street NW 17th<br \/>\nWashington, DC 202-857-7588<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\">https:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com<\/a><br \/>\nDiscover new ways to view our planet with interactive, hands-on displays that illustrate nature\u2019s fragile balancing act.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>The National Museum of Natural History<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong>10th Street &amp; Constitution Avenue NW<br \/>\nWashington, DC 202-633-1000<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalhistory.si.edu\">https:\/\/naturalhistory.si.edu<\/a><br \/>\nDinosaur Hall, the American Indian Life exhibit and the Insect Zoo and Discovery Room are some area designed especially for children.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>New Hampshire Attic DAR Museum<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong>1776 D Street NW<br \/>\nWashington, DC 202-628-1776<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dar.org\/museum\">https:\/\/www.dar.org\/museum<\/a><br \/>\nCollection of child-sized chairs and dolls combine with educational programs for all ages.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Attractions<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><b>Bureau of Engraving<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong>14th and C Streets SW<br \/>\nWashington, DC 202-874-2330<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneyfactory.gov\/\">https:\/\/www.moneyfactory.gov\/<\/a><br \/>\nWatch millions of dollars being printed from blank sheets to wallet-ready bills.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Cabin John Regional Park<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong>7400 Tuckerman Lane<br \/>\nBethesda, MD 301-495-2595<br \/>\nMiniature Train 301-765-8670<br \/>\nIndoor Tennis 301-365-2440<br \/>\nSkating Rink 301-765-8620<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomeryparks.org\/parks-and-trails\/cabin-john-regional-park\/\">https:\/\/www.montgomeryparks.org\/parks-and-trails\/cabin-john-regional-park\/<\/a><br \/>\nLocust Grove Nature Center combines with first-rate sports facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>National Aquarium<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong>501 E. 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