It is popular not only because of the features it presents but also because of the political importance that is attached to this city. Lots of people visit this city every year and all of them enjoy it a lot. It is a nice place to visit with your friends and family or with a group of friends.

National Zoo offers beyond 400 species of different animals and considered the best kid friendly spot to pay a visit in Washington DC. The Zoo is actually well set well inside the Rock Creek Park and is very much a part of the well renowned museum across the world, Smithsonian Institute and guess what, provides free admission. Another in the list of must watch in Washington DC will be National Museum for National history as they feature an 80 feet skeleton of dinosaur and similar artifacts of many varieties. Massive white shark which is prehistoric is part of the package along with the well renowned Hope Diamond.

What is impressive about the diamond is its size, 45 and a half jewel carat. Next on the list will be National Space and Air Museum which features the spacecraft and air that is the largest across the world. Pay a visit to this spot and learn science, history, technology in space and aviation flights. Planetarium shows and films from IMAX are features number of times in a day. Washington DC also posses live theatres that are meant only for children. Example will be the one located at Ripley Center, Smithsonian Theater of discovery. Folktales and stories from classic will be told through all puppet shows.

Another park in Washington DC, Wolf Trap Farm Park has featured more than 70 performances since the last year. They offer very family friendly shows that includes dance, music, puppetry, storytelling, etc. There is a wonderful park that offers activities in theater, dance for children and adults. Demonstrations, concerts festivals and workshops happens as well. Puppet shows along with exploration into museums, history, arts are featured through educations programs and exhibitions. Washington DC has fabulous playgrounds located all across Washington as kids love to climb, run explore and swing.