Lafayette Square

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Lafayette Square

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Lafayette Square is ideal for a historical walk or a short break during a DC sightseeing trip, especially if visiting the White House area. Expect to spend about an hour here at no cost.

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  • Family Afternoon at National Children's Museum — Ignite young imaginations with hands-on science and engineering installations at the National Children's Museum. Follow it up with creative doughnuts and fried chicken nearby, then let everyone run around the open lawns of Lafayette Square.

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