From Seattle, Washington to….

Washington, D.C.

The Trekaroo KidsMobile makes a long awaited stop at the nation’s capital just in time for Trekaroo’s launch in Washington D.C. This city is a must see stop for any child.  There is nothing quite like setting ones eyes squarely upon the stately icons of American democracy to well up some good ole American pride.   However, there is so much more to Washington D.C. that will delight your kids – wonderful museums and parks await.

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Trekaroo’s growing community of families from all across the country have pitched in with their votes for the most kid-friendly stops in Washington D.C. Here’s the line up for 2009!

Best Kid-friendly Hotels in Washington, D.C. – voted by parents

Best Activities for Kids in Washington, D.C. – voted by parents

Some of DC’s top blogging moms and dads have jumped on board the KidsMobile, playing the role of local tour guide.  They are taking us into their fold by sharing with us their inside scoop about what’s fun for kids in their hometown.

Jennifer, a mom who loves the outdoors shares a fabulous list of The Best Kid-friendly Hiking Trails in DC.  Jennifer’s passion as an environmental educator led her to start Hiking Along – a super cool educational program where she leads groups of children, preschool to high school, on hikes and allows them to participate in hands-on science activities to learn about their natural surroundings. She also keeps a blog about hiking with kids.

Dave, better known as SuburbanDaddy, knows that cold weather is just around the corner and any parent of a young child will be eager for his list of The Best Indoor Places for Toddlers Around Washington DC.  He is the creator of Kidburst, an activities guide written by local parents about the Washington DC area with in-depth coverage of kids activities from summer camps to sporting facilities and classes.

Jennifers, tell us about 8 Things (Under $5) to Do in Washington DC with Toddlers. She is an adventurous mom of a 2 and 4 year old who has not allowed having kids to slow her down.  Although she’s based in Florida, Washington DC is one of her favorite vacation spots. She writes in depth about their family’s exciting adventures on Two Kids and A Map

Sujatha is mom to a 9 year old (boy) and 3 year old (girl) and brings us Fun Washington, D.C. Activities that get Kids Fired Up.  This list has some great ideas of places beyond the usual tour of Capitol Hill that will really get kids to perk up.  She writes candidly and casually about their travels as a family and about her adventures in parenting on her blog:  Blogpourri

Amy is a mom who sees everything as a teaching moment and traveling is no exception.  As a local DC mom, she’s got some her favorite Day Trips with Kids From Washington DC.  As a literacy consultant and former high school teacher her blog – teachmama – is full of wonderful ideas about how to weave education into holiday traditions, travel, games and more.

Jill, brings us her list of Must See Attractions in DC with Preteens and Teens.  She is the mom behind her prolific blog Musings From Me that covers a wide range of topics including parenting, travel and reviews of cool products.  Jill has been on the go all her life, living in England, Italy, and America but currently calls Maryland home.

Ms Twixt, brings us a list of What to do with Tweens in Washington D.C. As a mom to 3 tweens girls and a toddler boy, she is an expert on everything Tween.  Her Blog Twixt and Between provides helpful insights on topics that are current for tween girls and their parents. She even has a store in Georgetown Park with adorable age-appropriate clothing, shoes, gifts and accessories for Tween Girls.

Other Resources for Washington DC:

• All 100 Activities for kids in the Washington DC Metro Area
• Kid-friendly hotels in and around Washington DC

Next stop, Sunny  San Diego, CA

The Trekaroo KidsMobile is a blog carnival with a twist.  It’s designed to provide a unique opportunity for mom and dad bloggers to be featured on Trekaroo while

1) expressing their unique point of view

2) getting a web of link exchanges.

Join us for one of our next stopovers.

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LiLing Pang is a contributing author on Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | FL | HI | MA | NY | PA | TX | VA and now IL WA, and DC

Head over to Lincoln Center in New York City because the Big Apple Circus is in town. I’ve always loved Big Apple Circuses because there’s only one ring which makes for a smaller and cozier circus experience. Great for younger kids and as a first circus experience because no child you take is more than 50 feet away from the stage.

Joining the Big Apple Fun because “America’s Best Clown”, Bello is Back! He’ll be with the circus in New York City through January 18, 2010 before visiting kids in other East Coast cities like Boston, Atlanta and more. If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift this season, give the gift of an experience to the kids. There’s a super fun New Year’s Eve event as well.  Tickets for Bello is Back! range in price from $28 to $89 (premium seating is $135). With Trekaroo’s special promo code, you can receive up to $30 off your tickets.

To purchase your discounted tickets to the Big Apple Circus:

• Online: http://bigapplecircus.org/pop.aspx and submit the code POP10 in the Promotional Codes box
• By Phone: CALL 888-541-3750 and mention code POP10
• In Person:  Big Top Box Office  10AM–6PM daily. No service fee. Bring a copy of this blog post

*Offer good on select seat locations and performances. Remember, you must present this blog post to receive discount at the box office if you purchase tickets in person. Performance schedule subject to change so, be sure to check and double check. Offer is subject to availability; not valid on prior purchases; cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. This offer can be revoked at any time. Discount amount varies. Limit 8 tickets per order. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and Internet orders are subject to standard service fees.

TOUR DATES

• New York, New York (Lincoln Center): October 22, 2009 – January 18, 2010
• Atlanta, Georgia (Stone Mountain Park): February 12, 2010 – February 28, 2010
• Dulles, Virginia (Dulles Town Center): March 6, 2010 – March 27, 2010
  Boston, Massachusetts (City Hall Plaza): April 3, 2010 – May 16, 2010
• Queens, New York (Cunningham Park): May 22, 2010 – June 6, 2010
• Long Island, New York (Eisenhower Park): June 11, 2010 – July 4, 2010
• New NYC Metro Venue (TBD): July 9, 2010 – July 25, 2010