BigBear...I'd vote for a family vacation if you can swing it. You might even be able to drive....It'll be long, but if you want bonding time that's it.

Take them to the Smithsonians (Air and Space is always a fave witht he boys). I also recommend the Holocaust Museum -- although your boy might be a bit short on one end for that. Take them to the Vietnam Memorial......one place that you too will want to go if you haven't been. Go to the Jefferson Memorial at sunset.....the sunset over the Potomac is becautiful. And let's not forget the Lincoln Memorial.

All this stuff is FREE if you can get there! And I **do** think he will rememmber -- these such trips were the highlight of my childhood.

You know...if you go when congress is in session....you can call your local senator and s/he can arrange to get you admission into the legislature. That is an experience of a lifetime IMHO

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