• Alexandria, especially Old Town, is worth looking around
• The Smithsonian is just across the river
• The Capitol may be of interest to the polically minded
• The White House also may appeal to the polically minded
• Mount Vernon, just down the George Washington Parkway

• Old Town Thai, 300 King Street (three blocks up from the river)
• Los Amigos, 1905 Mt. Vernon Ave.
• King Henry Deli, corner of King and Henry: funky, fan-like (for those familiar with Richmond), cheap, good food
• Good fresh seafood:
  • Seaport Inn, 6 King St.
  • The Wharf, 119 King St.
  • The Fish Market, 105 King St.
• Washington Post Restuarant Guide

• The Potomac River -- Great Falls is about 10 miles upstream with parks on both sides; Little Falls is about 5 miles upstream with nice kayaking (class III - V depending on the water level)
• The National Zoo is in Northwest DC

• The Washington Post
• DC tourist info
• The MCI Center schedule
• The Discovery Channel store neat place, pricy toys mostly for adults
• Washingtonian Magazine tourist information

Kid Specific:

• On the Mall
• Near the Mall
• Near Union Station
• Drive or Metro
• Virginia
• Maryland

• Holocaust Museum