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Ford's Theatre has a built-in drama all its own. This is where John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln, and that unsettling episode still resonates in the structure today. Take a tour that retraces the incident, and you can also get a look at some of the interesting backstage areas. And if you are visiting for a performance, the excellent acoustics and inviting seating arrangement will ensure that whether you are watching a play or a musical production, the entertainment takes on a deeper significance when you consider that you are sitting within some truly historic walls.

In a world where your kids are enthralled by video games and computers, take them back to a time and place where a well-produced theatrical show meant something special. That place is the Discovery Theater. Part of the Smithsonian, this venue was founded in 1964 as the Smithsonian Puppet Theater. The ways that the stories are presented may have changed, but the original spirit is still very much alive. The kids will see fun and educational presentations and attractions that include everything from Polynesian dancing to live snake shows and dazzling magicians. The Discovery Theater is truly a great choice for family friendly fun.

The National Book Festival attracts both writers and readers of some of the world's best-loved books. Several award-winning authors head to the National Mall for this event every September to be on hand for autograph signing and seminar appearances. The kids will love meeting some of the characters from some of their favorite books as they come to life here and are available for photos.

Hard-core shoppers will do whatever it takes to find the elusive item they're searching for, even if it means driving a distance for it. That's what many DC shoppers do when they take the short trip to Arlington and visit the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. The venue features over 150 shops placed over four levels, all off the Pentagon City Metro stop. Discriminating shoppers will be pleased to find such attractive shopping destinations as Aeropostale, L'Occitane, Williams-Sonoma, Rockport, United Colors of Benetton, J.Jill and Ann Taylor. Popular favorites Macy's and Nordstrom anchor the mall's many merchants. Another popular spot is the food court that is accentuated by a high-ceilinged, sun-filled atrium.