300% MORE Summer

lanning a family summer getaway? Look no further than Embassy Suites Hotels, the brand known for giving guests more during every stay, and travel expert and television host Samantha Brown – experts in family travel. Together, they created this guide of top family travel spots, local must-see and must-do activities and insider tips on how to do, see and experience more this summer.

Embassy Suites is also helping families get 300% more enjoyment out of every trip with its 300% MORE Pledge. Yes, that’s right. 300% MORE. And to start, ESH is crowning three new summer holidays – or as we call them, MORE-days – that give families 300% MORE excuses to hit the road and explore somewhere new.

JUNE 21 JULY 8 AUGUST 1 Summer solstice – More July Fourth Or as Embassy Suites more daylight hours holiday with fewer has crowned it, to prolong the day crowds and less traffic “July 32” – one more July summer day

Look for three times the enjoyment every day, all summer long with Embassy Suites’ hallmark amenities that give your family the energy and the foundation for a terrific trip. The daily cooked-to-order breakfast gives families the Energy Assurance that they’ll get the right start to tackle a packed trip agenda. Two-room suites offer the Tantrum-Free Advantage where separate sleeping areas for parents and children translate to more restful sleep and fuss-free days. The Complimentary Evening Reception’s Pick-Us-Up Promise offers free drinks and snacks that can help bridge the gap from the day’s activities to dinner without any meltdowns. Now get traveling! ome to the 1996 Olympics and known as The Gate City, H Atlanta offers Southern charm and a wide array of activities, Declare MORE-Da! both indoors and out, that will keep the whole family entertained. JUNE 21 Come dressed in a superhero costume to the Famil-Fiendl Acve Fernbank Museum of Natural History to celebrate Super Dads; 6/16 GEORGIA AQUARIUM – View whales, manta IMAGINE IT! Explore the aquarium after-hours rays and penguins in the largest aquarium in CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA – during a fun sleepover at the Georgia the world. Learn and explore in a fun hands-on Aquarium; 6/22 environment that sparks imagination and THE WORLD OF COCA-COLA – Hug the Create a mini garden with magical stones, a inspires discovery and learning through the 7-foot Coca-Cola Polar Bear and taste 60 mythical creature and an extraordinary plant at power of play. the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Planting a beverages from around the world. 6/22 LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER – Wonderland; CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK – Play in the Enjoy hours of interactive, Lego-filled world’s largest interactive fountain featuring imaginative fun. JULY 8 the Olympic Ring symbol. Celebrate July 4th with fireworks displays at Centennial Park and Lenox Square; 7/4 Enjoy free admission for the whole family to 7/9 Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta; Tip ro Saman The Georgia Aquarium offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences like actually getting in the aquarium tank and swimming alongside its AUGUST 1 25ft long whale sharks or having a hands-on encounter in an interactive Grab a blanket and head to Atlantic Station’s tank with Beluga whales. Central Park to watch the classic film “Uncle Buck” at the park’s outdoor movie amphitheater; 8/1 While in Atlanta take your kids on a trip down memory lane at Varsity Drive-In. Order burgers and fries from a car hop and have them delivered to your car window at a place that’s been Take a lunch break with the Atlanta Street Food Coalition food trucks parked at 12th and open since 1928. Peachtree Street in Midtown; 8/1 Were  Sa Embassy Suites Atlanta – Embassy Suites Atlanta - Embassy Suites Atlanta – Embassy Suites Atlanta – Embassy Suites Atlanta – Embassy Suites Atlanta – Embassy Suites Atlanta – at Centennial Olympic Pk Galleria Kennesaw Town Center Airport Alpharetta Buckhead Perimeter Center 267 Marietta St 2815 Akers Mill Rd SE 620 Chastain Rd 4700 Southport Rd 5955 North Point Pkwy 3285 Peachtree Rd NE 1030 Crown Pointe Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30313 Atlanta, GA 30339 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Atlanta, GA 30337 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Atlanta, GA 30305 Atlanta, GA 30338 (404) 223-2300 (770) 984-9300 (770) 420-2505 (404) 767-1988 (678) 566-8800 (404) 261-7733 (770) 394-5454 ocated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, The Windy City L offers families a rich, multicultural and cosmopolitan environment Declare MORE-Da! alongside some of the best beaches in the country. Renowned for its sports fans, beautiful lakeside setting and deep-dish pizza, this city is JUNE 21 great for family fun! Have a picnic dinner at the Lincoln Park Zoo and visit with animals after-hours during the zoo’s Outdoor Campout. The very brave can even Famil-Fiendl Acve sleep out under the skyscrapers; 6/21 Visit the famous Wrigley Field and watch SHEDD AQUARIUM – Dive into an ADLER PLANETARIUM – Learn about current the Chicago Cubs take on the Houston underwater world unlike anything your family NASA missions, discover the Milky Way and Astros; 6/21 has ever experienced. investigate what lies beyond in nine exhibitions and multiple theaters. CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM – Embark on a learning adventure where play and OAK STREET BEACH – Visit this kid-friendly JULY 8 learning connect. beach area to cool off on a hot day and challenge the kids to a game of beach Enjoy a delicious array of food complemented by LINCOLN PARK ZOO – Check out the zoo’s volleyball or Frisbee. music and exciting activities for the entire family newest arrivals including two tiny takins, two at Taste of Chicago in Grant Park; 7/10-14 gorillas and a Moholi bush baby. Work up an appetite with the Race to Taste, a 5K run and two-mile walk to the Taste of Chicago; 7/13 Tip ro Saman AUGUST 1 Oak Street beach is the family favorite because it has amenities Experience the excitement of the that the other beaches don’t have like restrooms, lifeguards and a CONCACAF Gold Cup finals at “Beachstro” for pick-me-up snacks and lunch. Soldier Field; 7/28 Another great place to cool off is at the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park. The fountain is Like bacon? Visit the Edgewater neighborhood’s actually made of two large video screens on either side of a play area. The video shows faces of Edge Fest, where the focal point is bacon. Eat, people of all different ethnicities, but be careful; when their mouths open out comes the water! It’s drink, admire art from local artists and listen to a place of joy and fun as the kids and adults take off their shoes and splash around. live music; 8/3-4 Were  Sa Embassy Suites Chicago – Embassy Suites Chicago – Embassy Suites Chicago – Embassy Suites Chicago – Embassy Suites Chicago – Embassy Suites Chicago – Downtown/Lakefront, IL North Shore/Deerfield Downtown Lombard/ Oak Brook O’Hare/Rosemont Schaumburg/Woodfield 511 North Columbus Dr 1445 Lake Cook Rd 600 North State St 707 East Butterfield Rd 5500 North River 1939 North Meacham Rd Chicago, IL 60611 Deerfield, IL 60015 Chicago, IL 60654 Lombard, IL 60148 Rosemont, IL 60018 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (312) 826-5900 (847) 945-4500 (312) 943-3800 (630) 969-7500 (847) 678-4000 (847) 397-1313 The Mile High City may be best known as the gateway to the Rocky TMountains, but family-friendly summer activities are aplenty, from Declare MORE-Da! museums and gardens, to sporting events and food festivals.

JUNE 21 Join Theatre-Hikes Colorado for an Famil-Fiendl Acve exciting retelling of “Snow White” at the ; 6/21 Denver Botanic Gardens CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER – ELITCH GARDENS THEME & Experience the best in Japanese culture and Enjoy innovative and interactive Playscapes WATER PARK – Experience more than heritage at the 41st Annual Cherry Blossom and engaging daily programming. 45 rides and stunt shows. Festival and watch dance, taiko drums and DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE MORDECAI CHILDREN’S GARDEN AT martial arts performed on the outdoor stage; 6/21 AND SCIENCE – Explore the natural THE DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS – wonders of Colorado, Earth and the universe Discover how plants and animals live JULY 8 through a variety of exhibitions, programs together on Marmot Mountain, hunt for Get wet, play and learn with the and activities. bugs in the Glorious Grasslands and observe unpredictable element of water at the aquatic life at Pipsqueak Pond. Children’s Museum of Denver’s “Just Add Water” outdoor summer exhibit; 6/15-8/22 Experience Denver’s artsy side at the annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival and sample fine cuisine, visit special exhibits and view artist demonstrations; 7/5-7 Tip ro Saman Kids will get a thrill comparing their footprints with that of dinosaurs that roamed the land over 68 million years ago. Dinosaur AUGUST 1 Ridge is just 15 minutes outside of the city and has 100s of tracks to Sample tasty treats from Denver’s growing explore and even the bones of a Stegosaurus and Brontosaurus. gourmet food truck scene at the 8th annual Civic Center EATS Outdoor The 16th Street Mall is a mile-long pedestrian promenade lined with shops, cafés and kid- Café; 7/30 & 8/1 friendly restaurants. There’s art and sculpture that kids will love. They can interact with things Have a blast in the Kid Pavilion at the Denver like a herd of colorfully painted buffalo or outdoor pianos. County Fair with kid-friendly rides and games, a 8/9-11 kids art show and diaper derby-baby races; W ere  Sa Embassy Suites Denver – Embassy Suites Denver – Embassy Suites Denver – Embassy Suites Denver – Embassy Suites Denver – Downtown/Convention Center Aurora International Airport Tech Center Southeast 1420 Stout St 4444 North Havana St 7001 Yampa St 10250 East Costilla Ave 7525 East Hampden Ave Denver, CO 80202 Denver, CO 80239 Denver, CO 80249 Centennial, CO 80112 Denver, CO 80231 (303) 592-1000 (303) 375-0400 (303) 574-3000 (303) 792-0433 (303) 696-6644 he Big Easy is steeped in history, world-renowned for jazz, delicious Declare MORE-Da! TCajun and Creole food and a vibrant blend of cultures. JUNE 21 Enjoy live outdoor jazz performed by Famil-Fiendl Acve David Torkanowsky at “Thursdays at Twilight” 6/20 at the New Orleans Botanical Gardens; LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM – ALGIERS POINT FERRY RIDES – Spark imagination, creativity and a love of reading Learn while playing with the museum’s Enjoy a ferry ride along the Mississippi at New Orleans Museum of Art’s StoryQuest array of interactive activities. River to historic Algiers Point and stroll the Jazz Walk of Fame. featuring interactive readings of children’s stories, AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE plus family activities; 6/22 AMERICAS – View 15,000 sea life creatures, CAFÉ DU MONDE – Savor New Orleans’ representing nearly 600 species, happily famous beignets covered with powdered JULY 8 living at this aquarium. sugar. Celebrate Independence Day with Go 4th on AUDUBON BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND the River featuring free outdoor concerts leading INSECTARIUM – Discover 900,000-plus up to a fireworks extravaganza over the river; 7/4 known species of insects and their relatives. Join in the block party festivities at the Bastille Day Celebration commemorating the start of the French Revolution; 7/13 Tip ro Saman AUGUST 1 Join the festivities honoring the legacy of New The gross-out factor always rates high with kids so while at the Orleans' native son, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Audubon Insectarium skip lunch and attend one of the show times at the Satchmo Summerfest featuring a variety of Bug Appetite! You’ll be treated to a buffet of edible bugs like of outdoor concerts and plenty of local “six-legged” salsa, “red beans and yikes” and chocolate “chirp” cookies. delicacies and drinks; 8/1-4 Yes you can take your kids to a jazz club. The famous Preservation Hall has a family-friendly Savor the taste of traditional New Orleans cuisine policy of no drinking or smoking. Shows start at 8 PM which is pretty early for jazz musicians. with COOLinary New Orleans, an annual culinary This is a great way to introduce your kids to an American treasure. tradition featuring specially priced pre-fixe lunch and dinner menus throughout the city; 8/1-31 W ere  Sa Embassy Suites New Orleans - Convention Center 315 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 525-1993 iscover everything that sunny Orlando has to offer! From the D wildlife of the everglades, to interactive learning experiences, to Declare MORE-Da! an old fashioned day at the beach, there are attractions both in and out of the theme parks that everyone in the family will enjoy. JUNE 21 Witness stunning and imaginative acrobatic feats at “La Nouba” from Cirque Du Soleil Famil-Fiendl Acve in Downtown Disney; 6/21 Sample tasty treats from 13 food trucks SEAWORLD'S DISCOVERY COVE – RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT – in the RDV Sportsplex parking lot for Swim with dolphins, rays and tropical Explore the 10,000-square-foot Food Truck Fridays; 6/21 fish at this one-of-a-kind adventure. Odditorium with hundreds of unique interactive exhibits. ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER – JULY 8 Discover the mysteries of science and GATORLAND – Fly down zip lines and get Be captivated by the lively and spirited enjoy an eye-opening experience for up close and personal with gators at this performance of the classic fairy tale the whole family. 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve. “Sleeping Beauty” at Orlando Shakespeare Theater; 7/7 & 7/9 Batter up! Bring the family down to Marlins Park to watch the Florida Marlins take on the Atlanta Braves; 7/8 Tip ro Saman Beating the crowds becomes a sport in Orlando. One way to do it AUGUST 1 is if you’re staying within a theme park, see if you can see the Sing along with the top finalists from fireworks from your hotel. This allows you to leave the park before they American Idol when they stop at the start, beat the crowds home and watch from the comfort of your own hotel. If you’re driving, you Amway Center during their summer can still see the fireworks from the parking lot and even hear the music. tour concert series; 8/1 Need a break from the theme parks? Winter Park is a lovely neighborhood to walk around Head to the Citrus Bowl to watch the Orlando City soccer team take on their northeast without having to buy a balloon, stuffed animal or T-shirt. There’s a beautiful farmers market on rivals, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds; 8/3 Saturday where you can stock up on homemade sauces, salsas and cheese. W ere  Sa Embassy Suites Orlando – Embassy Suites Orlando – Embassy Suites Orlando – Embassy Suites Orlando – Embassy Suites Orlando – Embassy Suites Orlando – Embassy Suites Orlando – Lake Buena Vista Airport International Drive Downtown North Lake Buena Vista South International Dr/Jamaican Ct 8100 Lake St 5835 T.G. Lee Blvd South/Convention 191 East Pine St 225 Shorecrest Dr 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd. 8250 Jamaican Court Orlando, FL 32836 Orlando, FL 32822 8978 International Dr Orlando, FL 32801 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Kissimmee, FL 34746 Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 239-1144 (407) 888-9339 Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 841-1000 (407) 834-2400 (407) 597-4000 (407) 345-8250 (407) 352-1400 hiladelphia is rich in our nation’s history, but with numerous P museums featuring hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, Declare MORE-Da! families will find a lot more than history in the City of Brotherly Love.

JUNE 21 Famil-Fiendl Acve Watch big bugs spring to life all over the Morris Arboretum’s 92-acre garden; through 8/31 PENN'S LANDING – Get all aboard the ADVENTURE AQUARIUM – Meet Mighty Listen to five storytellers tell “Pinocchio’s” tale USS Olympia and the Becuna submarine at Mike, America’s biggest alligator, and other at the Arden Theatre Company; through 6/23 the Seaport Museum. types of aquatic life during an underwater adventure experience. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE – Explore Benjamin Franklin’s love of science and technology at INSECTARIUM – Watch spiders spin webs, JULY 8 this hands-on museum. ants collect food and other insects be creepy Rock out with Mister G at the Philadelphia Zoo’s crawly at the largest insect museum in the Rock n Roar concert series; 7/9 PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM – Children are nation. Take the family out to the ballgame to encouraged to touch, play and interact with watch the Philadelphia Phillies take on numerous displays. the Washington, DC Nationals at Citizens Bank Park; 7/8 AUGUST 1 Tip ro Saman Journey to the Land of Oz and This city has the largest collection of outdoor murals in the world! take the family to the Broadway The whole city becomes an open-air museum in which to take a tour. musical “Wicked” at the Academy Strict museum rules don’t apply here and kids will love seeing the of Music; through 8/4 massive paintings while jumping, yelling and enjoying another museum no, no – eating ice cream. Get fit at the 2nd Annual Hunting Park Family Fun & Fitness Day and join Be sure to step into the lobby of the Comcast building to show your kids the largest television in thousands of families running in the the world. Measuring a whopping 83’ by 25’, you’ll be treated to an amazing technological show Family Triathlon and Duathlon; 8/3 for free.

W ere  Sa Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Valley Forge 888 Chesterbrook Blvd Airpo Center City Wayne, PA 19087 9000 Bartram Ave 1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (610) 647-6700 Philadelphia, PA 19153 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 365-4500 (215) 561-1776 an Antonio offers a blend of family fun, history and rich culture. S Stroll along the River Walk, visit the 300-year-old Alamo or enjoy Declare MORE-Da! summer thrills at a theme park. Famil-Fiendl Acve JUNE 21 Experience San Antonio’s vibrant culture at Fiesta RIVERWALK – Board a river cruiser to SAN ANTONIO ZOO – Get a real life Noche del Rio, an outdoor performance on the explore San Antonio’s famous landmark African Safari experience at the new RiverWalk featuring the songs and dances of featuring a public park, shops and exhibit, Africa Live! Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas; through 8/10 restaurants. SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS – Swim in a Take the family to see the San Antonio professional THE ALAMO – Check out cool artifacts massive pool carved like the shape of Texas women’s basketball team, the Silver Stars, take from the Battle of the Alamo like pioneer at Six Flag’s White Water Bay, free with on the Seattle Storm; 6/21 hero Davy Crockett’s buckskin jacket, park admission during the summer. antiquated flintlock rifles and old cannons that still stand to this day.

JULY 8 SAN ANTONIO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM – Celebrate America at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ Engage in more than 80 interactive “Lights of Liberty” and enjoy stunning fireworks, exhibits, including the H-E-B Kids' Market, thrilling rides, award-winning entertainment and a bubble ranch and kid powered elevator. summer fun for the entire family; 7/4-5 Bring the sleeping bag and spend the night with Shamu at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Summer Nights Sleepover; 7/6 & 7/9 Tip ro Saman El Mercado is a family must do! With piñatas dangling above, gargantuan sombreros, guitars and Mexican candy, this is a shopping AUGUST 1 experience both you and your kids will be delighted and energized by. Pack some blankets and snacks to watch “Rise of the Guardians” at SplashTown Family Just remember it’s nearly impossible to pack a piñata. 8/2 Waterpark’s Sunset at the Wave Pool; The Twilight Family tour at the San Antonio Zoo is a relaxed way to see the animals once the Take in a show at the Majestic Theatre: “Treasure day has quieted down. The crowds and the heat are gone but the animals come to life as their Island”; 6/26-7/27 or “Seussical the Musical”; feeding time begins! 8/9–9/21 W ere  Sa Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk – Embassy Suites San Antonio – Embassy Suites San Antonio – Downtown International Airport NW I-10 125 E. Houston St 10110 US Highway 281 North 7750 Briaridge San Antonio, TX 78205 San Antonio, TX 78216 San Antonio, TX 78230 (210) 226-9000 (210) 525-9999 (210) 340-5421 oak up the bright sunshine, warm breezes and beautiful beaches S of San Diego – a gorgeous city made even better in the Declare MORE-Da! summertime! JUNE 21 Famil-Fiendl Acve Get your fair on at the San Diego County Fair at BALBOA PARK – Stroll through the largest SAN DIEGO ZOO – Check out koalas and the Del Mar Fairgrounds; 6/8-7/4 urban cultural park in the United States, their joeys at the new Australian Outback Indulge in art, food, music and more at the often referred to as the “Smithsonian of exhibit. La Jolla Festival of the Arts; a children’s area the West.” LA JOLLA – Relax at Children's Beach, with interactive booths, hands-on games SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO – Watch the watch the seals or visit La Jolla Village’s wide and activities ensures fun for all; 6/22-23 world-famous Shamu show and hop on collection of boutiques, art galleries and a variety of thrilling rides. restaurants, all just 12 miles north of downtown San Diego. JULY 8 THE NEW CHILDREN’S MUSEUM – Enjoy live musical performances and participate Think, create and play through a variety of in all-American family picnic games while waiting interactive children’s activities and exhibits. for the spectacular fireworks show at Red, White, and BOOM! Rocks LegoLand; 7/4 Celebrate the Fourth of July at Star Spangled Pops, part of the San Diego Symphony's annual Tip ro Saman outdoor summer concert series; 7/4-6 Seaport Village is a totally stroll-able 14 acres along the water with beautiful views. Parents love the unique shops and free AUGUST 1 concerts on Sundays and kids can’t get enough of rides on a hand carved Catch some West coast vs. East coast carousel from 1895. There’s also a face painter and balloon artist to keep everyone entertained. rivalry at Petco Park as the San Diego The GasLamp Quarter is the historic district and its compact 16 blocks makes it easy to walk Padres take on the New York Yankees; 8/2-4 around. From here you can catch a friendly trolley ride to the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Gardens. Sample the very best local and sustainable restaurants, wineries and breweries while San Diego has a beach for everyone–even dogs! For a beach experience unlike any other head to mingling with resident wildlife at the Living Ocean Beach Dog Beach where on the weekends 100’s of dogs (and their owners) leave their Coast Discovery Center’s Food & Wine Classic: leashes at home and play in the sand and surf. From Farm to Bay; 8/3 W ere  Sa Embassy Suites San Diego Bay – Downtown Embassy Suites San Diego – La Jolla 601 Pacific Hwy 4550 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego, CA 92101 San Diego, CA 92122 (619) 239-2400 (858) 453-040 t. Louis is known as the Gateway to the West, but it’s also a haven Declare MORE-Da! S for family-friendly fun, from exploring the Gateaway Arch to cruising down the Mississippi River. JUNE 21 Grab a blanket and pack a picnic for International Famil-Fiendl Acve Picnic Day at The Magic House: St. Louis Children’s Museum; 6/18 Be reminded that dreams really do come CITY MUSEUM – Walk inside a life-sized CIRCUS HARMONY CENTER – Learn to true in Disney’s “Cinderella” at Stages whale, slide down a 10-story spiral slide and flip, fly and juggle like circus performers. 6/19-30 visit the world’s largest pencil. St. Louis; WORLD AQUARIUM – View more than GRANT'S FARM – View 900 animals 10,000 outrageous sea creatures and fun representing 100 different species. river critters.

JULY 8 MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENS – Get your dance on with the Dirty Muggs at the St. Louis Zoo’s Boogie Friday Night Run around in nature’s beauty and bounty Concert Series; 7/5 in the 2.5-acre Children’s Garden. Play Ball! Kids 15 and under can run the bases after the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Marlins at Busch Stadium. Arrive early before the game and enjoy games, prizes and free North Star ice cream in the Ford Plaza; 7/7 Tip ro Saman The main “takeaway” of The City Museum is not to take yourself AUGUST 1 so seriously. With history lessons like “Corn Dogs through the Ages” and a rooftop Ferris Wheel called Big Eli even parents get to act Learn about the environment through song from “The Raptor Project” band while birds fly like kids again. overhead at the World Bird Sanctuary’s At the entrance of Grant Farm are the stables of the famed and beloved Budweiser 8/1 Concert Event; Clydesdales, home to around 25 Mares, geldings and even foals. Stand in the presence of Dive deep into dinosaur diets and make a these massive gentle giants and find out the physical requirements needed to become a cast of a real dinosaur tooth at Dino Dinner Budweiser Clydesdale. at the St. Louis Science Center; 8/3 W ere  Sa Embassy Suites St. Louis -– Embassy Suites St. Louis – Embassy Suites St. Louis -– Downtown St. Charles/Hotel & Spa Airport 610 North 7th St Two Convention Center Plaza 11237 Lone Eagle Dr Saint Louis, MO 63101 Saint Charles, MO 63303 Bridgeton, MO 63044 (314) 269-5900 (636) 946-5544 (314) 739-8929 iscover the nation’s capital this summer. Explore unrivaled D historical monuments, museums and parks that will teach Declare MORE-Da! your kids about their country’s history while having fun.

JUNE 21 Famil-Fiendl Acve Dig into a plate full of ribs at the 21st NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MUSEUM – TURTLE PARK – Parents can take a break Annual Safeway Barbecue Battle Spark the imagination with intriguing and relieve tired feet, while the kids run benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs; 6/22-23 exhibits and innovative educational around in this shady playground. Attend the summer premiere of Dr. Seuss’s “Cat programs. in the Hat” at the Adventure Theatre Musical BOAT TOUR ON THE POTOMAC – Theatre Center; 6/21-9/2 BE WITH ME PLAYSEUM – Play pretend See the DC skyline from the water and grocery shop, stop in the pet store, make get a unique vantage point of its famous homemade toothpaste and play dress up all monuments. JULY 8 under one roof. Throw down the picnic blanket and don’t SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO – forget the popcorn! Watch “The Blind Side” Explore the home to more than 2,000 at the Crystal Screen 2013 Outdoor Film animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, Festival under the stars; 7/8 amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Explore different cultures at The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, with song, dance, crafts and storytelling; 7/3-7 Tip ro Saman

The Discovery Room in the Museum of Natural History AUGUST 1 is a mom favorite because it gives kids a chance to touch and Go back in time by spending a day on an 18th century farm at Piscataway Park parents a place to sit down! Kids can feel the skin of an alligator, look at with the Summer Days Farm Tour; 8/1 skeletons and try on costumes from around the world. Arrive early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds. Learn how Georgetowners lived, ate and entertained themselves by walking in their Kayaking along the Potomac is a wonderful way for families to see the monuments of our Capital footsteps during Georgetown Summer History from a completely different perspective. The Key Bridge Boathouse in Georgetown has been in Week at Tudor Place Historic House and operation for 68 years and has two-person kayaks so parents can double up with younger children. Garden; 7/29-8/2 W ere  Sa Embassy Suites Embassy Suites Embassy Suites Embassy Suites Dulles Embassy Suites Embassy Suites Dulles – Embassy Suites Tysons Embassy Suites Crystal Washington D.C. – Washington D.C. Washington D.C. – Airport Alexandria - Old Town North/Loudoun Corner City – National Airport Chevy Chase Pavilion 1250 22nd St NW Convention Center 900 13341 Woodland Pk Dr. 1900 Diagonal Rd. 44610 Waxpool Rd. 8517 Leesburg Pike 1300 Jefferson Davis Hwy 4300 Military Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20037 10th St NW Herndon, VA 20171 Alexandria, VA 22314 Dulles, VA 20147 Vienna, VA 22182 Arlington, VA, 22202 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 857-3388 Washington, D.C. 20001 (703) 464-0200 (703) 684-5900 (703) 723-5300 (703) 883-0707 (703) 979-9799 (202) 362-9300 (202) 739-2001