We made it to Friday...​spring break is here!!  Many families and children are excited about spring break next week in Woodbridge, VA and the surrounding area.  Living so close to Washington DC offers a lot of different activities and places for our children to visit during this break from school.  If you decide to avoid the beaches next week and looking for things close to home to keep your children entertained this is the blog for you.  For this week’s Friday Fives, here is a list of five possibilities for spring break destinations for families in NOVA and how to keep your family entertained.
​
​

Is it spring yet?  The calendar says it is, but weather says not quite yet.  Well it’s spring break for the children in Woodbridge, Virginia and many of the surrounding school districts in Northern Virginia, so I’ve been on the hunt for kid-friendly activities and places to go within the Washington DC area to take my children to keep them entertained and engaged (without electronics).  Before school was dismissed for the break, I’ve been searching spring break activities my kids would enjoy, but it would still be fun for the adults.  Here are five ideas spring break ideas for family Northern Virginia that doesn't require reservations or a lot of pre-planning; perfect for spring break or a no school day.  Don't forget to bring your camera to take pictures of the fun.
​

​Living in Northern Virginia, puts us in the middle of a lot of history and endless things to do.  
​
​

​1.  Washington D.C.
The nation’s capital is a great place for kids and provides countless sightseeing and attractions.  There are so many things to do and see in Washington D.C. that it would take a few weeks (maybe even months) to see it all.  However, I’ve narrowed it down to some highpoints that we want to see, and the kids always enjoy visiting.  There are so many interactives museums and great places to eat.  If you're planning a trip to Washington D.C., some of the top museums to visit is The National Air & Space Museum, The Newseum, National Museum of Natural History, and the National Postal Museum.   We also want to take the kids to the latest Smithsonian Museum that recently opened – The National Museum of African American History and Culture.  Since opening, the museum has had a serious interest in the amount of people wanting to visit.  Therefore at this time, many people aren’t able to obtain access to the museum.  However, did you know if you're a military family, you can show your military ID (or dependent ID) and receive access in the museum with a small group.  Here is a quick list of some off the beaten path places to visit in the Washington D.C. area:
​

• Chinatown

  My boys enjoy the bubble tea and fried rice.  
​

• Georgetown

Georgetown Cupcakes is a must stop.  Dean and Deluca is a nice place to break for unique foods to try later.  

• City Center DC

10 acres of walkways with glass street level business.  (Recommended for teens and kids that love high price shopping like Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and more.)