Unlike many of the museums and galleries along the National Mall, the National Gallery of Art is not run by the Smithsonian Institute. We didn’t make it inside the Gallery, but they also operate the sculpture garden located between the National Gallery of Art and the Natural History Museum. The Sculpture garden opened in 1999 … Read more
In the middle of the National Mall, in front of the Smithsonian Arts and Industries building you can find the Smithsonian Carousel. The Carousel brings a bit of whimsy that you really don’t find any where else in the National Mall. The original Carousel was installed in 1967 and was replaced by the current carousel … Read more
Location https://www.aqua.org/ Address: Inner Habor – Baltimore, MD (walking distance from Port Discovery – Baltimore’s Children’s Museum [link]) Gordie’s Review (3.5 years): What was the best part? “Seeing all the fish!’Nicky’s Review (11 months): “fish!” (signing) Day Pass Cost: $30 for adults, $21 for ages 3-11, under 3 is free.Food Services: There are a few cafeterias.Age … Read more
Location http://www.mnh.si.edu/ Address: National Mall – Washington, DC Gordie’s Review (3.5 years): “I liked the dinosaurs”Nicky’s Review (11 months): (signing) “Fish!” Day Pass Cost: Free!Food Services: Cafeteria/Cafes that focus on focus on local, all-natural, organic, sustainable, made from scratch food.Age Range: All ages.Stay Length: Expect to spend at least 2 hours, depending on your level of interest … Read more
Location http://airandspace.si.edu/ Address: Chantilly, Virginia (roughly 45 minutes outside of Washington, DC)Day Pass Cost: Free!Parking Cost: $15 per carFood Services: McDonalds.Age Range: 7+Stay Length: Expect to spend at least 2 hours, depending on your level of interest you could easily spend all day.Worth the Trip: If you have the time and an interest in airplanes, you’ll be … Read more
Airdrie – Nose Creek Park
We visited this park with my friend and her 4 young kids. The park is beautiful and we all had great morning. There’s lot of space for picnics and the creek and pond give it a little something different from your average park.