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[quote=Anonymous]Where's he from, what's he into, and how old are his sibs, if any?  Over the past few years, we've had four different kids from Paris (two boys, two girls) stay with us.  All really liked hanging out in Georgetown, late night trips to diners, and going to the movies.  Diners may be the only thing on that list where preschoolers wouldn't detract from the experience.  Bowling, mini golf, and cycling also went over well, but mixed abilities might be hard to handle.  OTOH, if he has little brothers or sisters, or if you invite another exchange student along, or your if your kids are comfortable in a bike trailer or on a trailabike, some of these things could be doable.

Re bowling, duckpin (small balls, no holes for fingers) is fun, works well with little kids if there are gutter guards, and there are lanes at White Oak, Laurel, and Baltimore.  Alternatively, I think Bowlmor in Bethesda has very lightweight balls and ramps (as well as gutter guards) for preschoolers.  At least they used to when it was Strike Bethesda.  Duckpin lanes tend to be more old school (except late at night on the weekends when some have Xtreme bowling -- light shows and loud music).  Conventional lanes are often glitzier and more high tech.

Re mini golf -- there's an historic course somewhere along the Tidal Basin that I haven't been to but is supposed to have great views.  In NoVa there's an Indiana Jones themed course that's best around twilight (bring insect repellent). And Rockville has an indoor Zomie themed course if that wouldn't freak your little ones out.  It was too arcadey for my tastes but everyone I was with really liked it.[/quote]

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