1. Museums
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The Washington, DC area has a wonderful variety of museums. The best time to visit many of them is the winter because they are a lot less crowded. Many of the museums have special programs for kids with lots of hands-on activities. Here are the best museums for kids in the area, including Maryland and Virginia.
2. Children’s Theater
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Take the kids to a play or puppet theatre and enjoy a family show at a children’s theater in the Washington, DC area. Many children's theaters in the Washington, DC area also offer drama education programs.
3. Ice Skating and Roller Skating
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Take the whole family ice skating or roller skating at a rink in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia. There's even a few special places to ice skate outdoors in the nation's capital. Skating classes and hockey teams will keep kids active throughout the winter season in the Washington, DC area.
4. Indoor Playgrounds or Amusement Centers
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5. Special Events
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6. IMAX Movies
See images up to eight stories high with wrap-around digital surround sound. State-of-the-art cinematography with stunning scenery lets you feel like you are really at exotic destinations. Find information about IMAX Movie Theaters in Washington, DC.7. Movie Theaters
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8. Skiing, Snowboarding or Snow Tubing
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9. Sledding
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On a snowy day, find some great places to go sledding in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
10. Washington Redskins
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