The Family-Friendly Guide to Everything Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the perfect spot for a fun and educational family vacation. Rich in history and learning opportunities for children and adults, this cultural mecca is full of unique family experiences that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Now freshly revised and updated, this comprehensive book is your personal tour guide to our nation’s capital. Included is everything from must-see historical sites, parks, and monuments to inside information on activities for parents and teachers with kids of all ages.
INSIDE YOU'LL DISCOVER
Up-to-date reviews of the top family attractions
Budget- and family-friendly lodging, dining, and shopping
Suggestions for pre- and post-vacation activities
Maps of Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area
“A must read for anyone who lives here—and for everyone who’s coming to visit. Washington, D.C. is the coolest place in America for kids—but you gotta know where to look. Thank goodness Sandra and Linda have provided the treasure map.”
—Philip Lerman, author of Dadditude
Sandra Burt and Linda Perlis have worked together for more than 30 years: they produce and host the award-winning radio program Parents’ Perspective, www.parentsperspective.org, and are also the authors of Raising a Successful Child and Parents As Mentors. Both are longtime D.C. area residents; Burt is a former educational consultant and Perlis is a former teacher and television producer. Between them they have raised seven sons in the Washington, D.C. area.
Washington, D.C. is the perfect spot for a fun and educational family vacation. Rich in history and learning opportunities for children and adults, this cultural mecca is full of unique family experiences that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Now freshly revised and updated, this comprehensive book is your personal tour guide to our nation’s capital. Included is everything from must-see historical sites, parks, and monuments to inside information on activities for parents and teachers with kids of all ages.
INSIDE YOU'LL DISCOVER
Up-to-date reviews of the top family attractions
Budget- and family-friendly lodging, dining, and shopping
Suggestions for pre- and post-vacation activities
Maps of Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area
“A must read for anyone who lives here—and for everyone who’s coming to visit. Washington, D.C. is the coolest place in America for kids—but you gotta know where to look. Thank goodness Sandra and Linda have provided the treasure map.”
—Philip Lerman, author of Dadditude
Sandra Burt and Linda Perlis have worked together for more than 30 years: they produce and host the award-winning radio program Parents’ Perspective, www.parentsperspective.org, and are also the authors of Raising a Successful Child and Parents As Mentors. Both are longtime D.C. area residents; Burt is a former educational consultant and Perlis is a former teacher and television producer. Between them they have raised seven sons in the Washington, D.C. area.
