A couple of years ago, we were lucky enough to visit D.C. during the peak bloom for the cherry blossoms. Seeing those trees in full bloom was amazing. I loved every minute of it. This year, our visit coincided once again with the blossom's peak, so we decided to go. The trees were just as beautiful this year as before, but the crowds were so much worse. It was shoulder-to-shoulder around the tidal basin. We didn't stay in this area long. Instead, we walked over to the not-as-busy West Potomac Park and found some less crowded areas.
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enjoyed seeing the beautiful trees, but the crowds and the cold weather soon forced us inside. We decided to dip into one of the Smithsonians, and since Brian wasn't there to veto my choice- I picked the Smithsonian Art Museum. This was my first time in this particular museum, and I really enjoyed it. The kids were not too happy with my choice initially, but in the end they thought it was pretty cool. We got through over half of the museum before they started complaining.
After our Smithsonian visit, we left D.C. and went to Arlington National Cemetery where we watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We also looked around the visitor's center and visited JFK's grave. I am so glad that the kids got to experience this. It led to a wonderful discussion about the sacrifices that the men and women of the armed forces make for our country. Overall, we had an excellent day in D.C.
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