Comments on: 3 Reasons Why Washington D.C. Is the Ultimate Homeschool Field Trip

By: treen

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:33:03 +0000

There’s a free performance EVERY DAY at 6 pm at the Kennedy Center. The military bands sometimes play. My parents were visiting DC once and attended a free concert by the National Symphony Orchestra. Look up Millennial Stage on the Kennedy Center website.

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By: Chelsea

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:15:42 +0000

In reply to cheryl.

HI Cheryl!

Because our family lives in our RV, we stayed in the Greenbelt National Park Campground. It was beautiful (my son woke up the first morning we were there and couldn’t get over how green it was) and affordable, and they did offer tent camping, However, it was definitely camping, and only offered very basic bathhouses and no other amenities. The bathhouses were not the worst we have experienced, but the bugs did tend to make themselves at home there despite regular cleanings.

If you are looking for a hotel, I recommend finding one through Orbitz. They often put out coupon codes, and you can go through Ebates to get cash back a well. We are not loyal to any one hotel chain and always find great deal by using the Orbitz/coupon code/Ebates method.

The public transit is excellent in DC, so getting where you are going shouldn’t be a problem even if you are staying a bit off the beaten path.

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By: cheryl

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 03:41:15 +0000

where is a good place for families to stay that won’t break the bank? willing to walk to the Metro from hotel if a good price.

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By: Krysten

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:28:38 +0000

I went to DC on my eighth grade trip, 16 years ago, and I’ve been ready to back since they day I got home. We only got to spend three days and that was not enough for me. I’ve always loved history and could have spent 3 days just in the American History Museum. My kids are a little young for this trip and the drive right now but I have big plans when they get older.

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By: ME

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:35:05 +0000

We just went (got home October 2) and while there we did this: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/…/Cerem…/Wreath-Layings You have to purchase and deliver the wreath, but anyone can do it. Oh and Washington Monument is closed for the foreseeable future while they install an entirely new elevator, so don’t plan on that. Also, there is a new White House Visitor’s Center that you can go to even if you don’t have a White House Tour and don’t forget all the junior ranger programs you can do–White House, President’s Park, Ford’s Theater, and the monuments. We also loved the tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

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