Smithsonian - web site of the world's largest complex of museums, including the Natural History Museum, National Zoo, National Air and Space Museum, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Here you can find out about the museums and their special exhibits, read the Smithsonian Magazine, check out current events and research. You can even print out a 30 pg visitors guide and map, si.edu

Washington DC Kids! - kid friendly activities, hotels, sights, tours, and news, washingtondckids.com

10 Tips for Visiting the Capitol - Beth Rubin writes for Frommer's, giving insider info to make your visit to the capitol easier

Washington DC Vacations - reader reviews of attractions, hotels, restaurants, and more. Also links to articles and maps, TripAdvisor.com

Washington DC The American Experience - check the calendar of major events before a trip, washington.org

Washington D.C. With Kids: Trip Planning and Best Bets for Families - article takes you through the how-to's of planning a vacation in D.C. and lists applicable links as well; also included is "Frommer's Best of the Best" listing things like best views, best souvenirs, best history lesson, most unusual tour, etc., by Beth Rubin, frommers.com (other articles by the same author are "How to Feel Like a Washington, D.C. Family, Plus Our Favorite Experiences" and "Washington, D.C. with Kids: Family-Friendly Restaurants")

Hello Washington DC - links to a huge list of attractions, yellow pages, weather and more, hellowashingtondc.com

Tour The Area With Metro - one page of the city Metro site links to walking tours centered around various Metro stops, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, wmata.com

Life In The White House Video Tours - This site is part of The White House's official site (www.whitehouse.gov/), offers games and news and videos for children, www.whitehousekids.gov

Washington City Paper - the alternative newspaper for DC has a great restaurant finder section with some reviews and articles plus a calendar for music, movies, arts & events, washingtoncitypaper.com