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The Sculpture Garden
One of Washington DC’s best little secret, especially during
the hot summer, is the Sculpture Gardens.
If you have the family out exploring “The Mall” area you need to stop by
and explore the Sculpture Gardens. The
abstract sculptures that make up this garden are entertaining and fascinating
as it is all set in a very European setting with gardens and long path
ways. And in the middle of everything
there is a huge fountain that you are able to cool off by putting your feet
in. The whole scene looks like it comes
directly from Paris. There is a little
bistro café with beautiful outdoor seating and it is a tossup if the fountain
or all of the sculptures are the main attraction!
This is a great place to come and bring the children to
enjoy looking at larger than life pieces of art as well as letting them enjoy
splashing around in the fountain. The
Sculpture Garden is hidden behind gates and it is almost as if nothing was
there until you go in. It is located
down the street from the Natural History Museum. It is hard to bring children to an art
museum, so this is the perfect setting because it is outside where they can run
around, the art is so big and exciting that it intrigues even a toddler and if
all else fails; the fountain is a great place for them to splash around and
cool off. On top of the good
entertainment value for children it is so spread out and enclosed that it makes
a very relaxing setting for someone opening up a book or getting a coffee.
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Sailing Around DC!
While visiting the Nation’s Capital it is fun to get outside of the typical sightseeing and adventure into something new. Renting a sailboat is a great way to see some sights and experience the Potomac. It is also a very fun activity for the whole family. Savannah, my two year old loves being on the water and has really picked up on "Pulling the ropes." Sailing the Potomac is definitely interesting, it is a lot of fun, but it is interesting. You are in a very shallow flowing river, so you better know what you are doing. If you get too shallow, you will be stuck in the mud, which means that most likely the Coast Guard will have to help fish you out to shore. But don’t let that discourage you, when there is a nice wind and a good cloud cover, not only is it a pretty place to sail but it is also a lot of fun. You can see the National Monument, National Harbor, and many of the other Washington DC landmarks.
A great place to rent a boat from is a little hidden spot, the Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria, VA. Located right off of the George Washington Parkway, it is a nice little spot to do a nature walk, bird watching, and of course rent a boat. The rental fees are very affordable, averaging around $25 per hour for a 24 foot sailboat. The best part is that the boats are rigged up and ready to go! You do have to call in advance because boats will be rented and sold out days ahead of time, most likely because it is one of the cheaper and low key areas to rent about around town. The Belle Haven Marina really makes it easy to enjoy a day of sailing around the DC area!
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The Awakening Beach
Living in the DC Metro area it is hard to just pack up and drive to the beach, especially if you have small children. Going right over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to Maryland's National Harbor, you will find an easy, cheaper version of the beach at The Awakening statue. As an avid surfer, I would go to all lengths to get to the beach and enjoy the ocean and get out on my board. And as someone that has moved here from a southern California beach atmosphere, it is tough to have to drive 3 hours to get there. Discovering the beach area around The Awakening is a cheap way to cheat taking your child to the beach. Children love to play in the sand and this is one big sand pit with a huge statue to play on. The breeze from the water also feels really nice. If you are a stay at home mom this is an alternative to taking your child to a swing set park during the middle of the week.
National Harbor is a tourist trap, but with that comes a lot of yummy restaurants, such as La Rosa Mexicana, which is right on the water and has delicious guacamole. You can take your child to play at the beach and then go up the stairs for some great Mexican food and margaritas while taking in the view of the Potomac. There are also plenty of hotels, all from budget to luxury, to stay in. The most recognizable for the area is the Gaylord Hotel. It is huge, full of luxury and a destination in its own. All which if not just coming across the bridge for a quick visit, is walking distance to the small beach. During any day of the summer you will find the beach full of children building sand castles, playing on the statue and looking for crabs. Just as if you were at a real beach three hours away. It is worth taking your child for a couple hours this summer to go explore the beach at The Awakening.
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