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Go Fly a Kite? At the Smithsonian? Sure!

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Smithsonianhttp://www.si.edu/

The gang is checking out cool places to explore this year. One of the Best is the Smithsonian in Washington DC and New York City.   So what does flying a kite have to do with a museum…a little bit about that in a minute.

Smithsonian

The Smithsonian is 19 world-class museums and a zoo—plus 9 research centers!  What better place to have an Adventure.  Imagine satisfying your Curiosity by Exploring fascinating diverse museums. So many new mind blowing Discoveries to be made!  The hard part will be deciding what to do and see in the time available during your visit.

If you and your family are looking for a terrific vacation that everyone can enjoy then do what the CAE Discovery Club gang is doing.  Add the Smithsonian as a possible destination for your trip.  Planning is half the fun and there is even a special website with great Kid/Family suggestions:  http://www.si.edu/Visit/Kids

Blossom Kite Festival

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While the gang was researching the trip, Billy found out that this spring, during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, there is a Kite Flying Festival.  This festival has been going on for 50 years.

 “The National Cherry Blossom Festival is kicking off kite season and celebrating 50 years of kite flying on the National Mall! Carrying the legacy of the Smithsonian Kite Festival which first took place in 1967, the sixth annual Blossom Kite Festival showcases the creativity of kite makers and skill of fliers from across the US and other countries through a variety of competitions and demonstrations.” 

Blossom Kite Festival Apr 2, 2016  Time: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Grounds of the Washington Monument near 17th Street NW and Constitution Avenue Cost: FREE        

http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/blossom-kite-festival/

Check out all of the museums listed below and each of their special focuses;

Torben is already planning his visit to the Air and Space Museum !planes at air and space museum

D.C. Metro Area

New York City

Start Exploring all the topics the Smithsonian covers Now http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia

After you check out all that the Smithsonian has to offer, come back here and share all the places You want to go during your visit.   

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