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Smithsonian Institution
1000 Jefferson Dr Sw, Washington, DC
by Hilton 
With a wide variety of fun and engaging activities in DC, it's not hard to find activities to do with the family. Kids from 0-99 will be sure to find something exciting to do and they'll also learn something in the process!
TravelSkoot brings you the best Family Friendly activities to do in DC on a rainy or cold day....they're all indoors!
Discover all the secrets of the world for absolutely no cost! The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum complex and research organization in the world and with 19 museums, you're sure to find something to tickle your imagination. Looking for the largest diamond in the word? Check it out at the Natural History Museum. Always wanted to try astronaut ice cream? Come to the Air and Space Museum. Start your adventure at the Smithsonian Castle to help plan your path to discovering all the treasures the Smithsonian Institute has to offer!
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Do you love “whodunits” and James Bond? The International Spy Museum is the first and only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage, and features the largest collection of international spy-related artifacts ever placed on public display. Through film and interactive exhibits, you can hear real spies describe the challenges in the "game" of spying. Learn about the history and motivations of spying, examine technologies like microdots and invisible ink, and test your powers of surveillance. Children can enjoy workshops on disguise, gadgetry, spy science, and codes and ciphers.
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The Newseum is the place to explore and celebrate one of the great American Ideas: Freedom of Speech. The 14 galleries and 15 theaters lay out the history of the News and how it has evolved. From the earliest newspapers and right on through the explosion of media over the years, including newsreels in the movies, radio, television, and of course today's internet. Try the "Be a TV Reporter" exhibit on Level 2 - where you can test your chops with a microphone in front of the camera. Who knows? Maybe you're the next Tom Brokaw or Katie Couric?
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Perhaps you've been to the Air and Space Museum, but chances are you haven't see its sister facility - the Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles Airport. The Space Shuttle Enterprise commands your attention at the McDonnell Space Hangar - in and of itself a display of grandeur. You'll also find even more famous rockets, satellites, and even the actual Gemini VII space capsule. The Boeing Aviation Hangar displays engines, helicopters and airplanes on three levels of exhibits. And don't forget to watch air travel in real time at the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower - a great venue to watch flights taking off and landing at Dulles airport.
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Hilton Springfield hotel in Springfield, Virginia is located 10 miles south of Washington, DC. Hotel guests can enjoy a welcome retreat after a busy day, in the contemporary style guest rooms with complimentary high-speed & wireless internet access among other amenities. Maintain your exercise schedule in the hotel's state of the art, hi-tech fitness center. For added relaxation, enjoy the heated, indoor swimming pool, or catch a few rays on the sun deck. Hilton Springfield also offers elegant ballroom and meeting rooms for your next event. Whether attending a wedding or an important meeting, Hilton Springfield hotel will ensure your stay is a memorable one.
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At Cake Love, it all starts simply with eggs, flour and sugar. After that, the sky’s the limit – as ingredients as basic as vanilla, chocolate and strawberries are combined with exotic coffee, pumpkin and coconut, to create scintillating taste sensations from scratch. The space inside the tiny storefront is wide open for a reason – so you can watch these imaginative artists bake masterpieces like "Susie’s A Pink Lady," "Brown Velvet Cake," and a dreamy "Peanut Butter Cheesecake." Every slice of heaven is mouth watering and perfect because of the most important ingredient of all… a not-so-secret ingredient called Love.
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