DC Metro Ladies...Help!

[walterjenne]

Hi Ladies,

We are going to vist DH's family next weekend and they are a little over an hour outside DC and Baltimore. His parents are probably moving to Michigan sometime later this year so this is potentially one of the last times we will be in the area without a big trip planned. Anyway, what are some must do things we should try and do with DS while we have the chance. We have Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday open and will be with his parents, our niece (2.5), and DH's family (2 adults and a 1 year old). 

We were thinking Baltimore Aquarium, National Zoo, or something else. Also, I am starting to get uncomfortably pregnant so things with plenty of seating options while we walk around would be ideal! 

Thanks Ladies! I figured that since the board's been slow, I would at least get some expert opinions on this.

[lucanjo14]

The aquarium is nice but if I remember correctly I don't think you can bring a stroller around inside with you. Port discovery is fun and has different things for various ages. The inner harbor in general is good for walking around and restaurants, etc.

[hurricanerek]

DD liked the aquarium when we went last year but I think Luca is right, no strollers. We also had a fun lunch in inner harbor. It was nice to sit along the water.

I took DD to DC when she was 3 months old but the Smithsonian was just fine. I think if I were to take her now I would definitely focus on air and space and natural history. DC also has the spy museum which was fun for adults but I don't think toddlers would like it as much.

[Lola]

The air and space museum is cool. Sandy point state park has a little beach on the Chesapeake bay.
The zoo is great, and free. It gets busy on the weekends so go early if you want to park in their lots. They fill up mid morning.

Not sure which direction from DC they are, but I've heard great things about lurray caverns too.
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[jnnfrrose6]

Jun 26, 2016 14:29:35 GMT -5 Lola said:

The air and space museum is cool. Sandy point state park has a little beach on the Chesapeake bay.
The zoo is great, and free. It gets busy on the weekends so go early if you want to park in their lots. They fill up mid morning.

Not sure which direction from DC they are, but I've heard great things about lurray caverns too.
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The lurray caverns are west of DC in Virginia.

[Lola]

Jun 26, 2016 14:53:20 GMT -5 jnnfrrose6 said:

Jun 26, 2016 14:29:35 GMT -5 Lola said:

The air and space museum is cool. Sandy point state park has a little beach on the Chesapeake bay.
The zoo is great, and free. It gets busy on the weekends so go early if you want to park in their lots. They fill up mid morning.

Not sure which direction from DC they are, but I've heard great things about lurray caverns too.
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The lurray caverns are west of DC in Virginia.

Yeah. I meant which way she would be. If she was west of DC then they'd be pretty close.

[walterjenne]

They are in the eastern panhandle of WV not too far from Hapers Ferry. We are planning on doing a day trip so it doesn't have to be DC. My biggest concern is that it's 4th of July weekend, so that's going to make everything extra busy.

[Leapinglizards]

Don't do DC on the 4th or 5th it will be massive crowds and probably miserable.
Port discovery is awesome. They also have a pirate cruise which is pretty fun. The aquarium is nice but way overpriced IMO it's almost 40 a person.

For the adults I love mount Vernon and it has enough space for the kids to play.

If you want to do DC just be prepared to fight the crowds