Performance at the 9:30 Club.

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Anonymous wrote:Field trip to a real Walmarts is mandatory. You can combine that with the shopping previous PP mentioned.

Personally, I have never been to one (live in DC) but it carries huge mystique for all the Europeans I know (who are shocked I've never been to one).

Also, how about kayaking on the Potomac?

DC has 2 or 3 Walmarts...that wouldn't be an excuse for not going.

The DC Walmarts are tiny. You need to go to one of the really big ones in the outer suburbs to get the sought after experience.

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Anonymous wrote:

Also, how about kayaking on the Potomac?

Yeah, no. Don't place other peoples children in such danger. How would you feel if you sent your child abroad and someone took them out to paddle in a swirling, swamp vortex in 100 degree weather? Countless experienced boaters drown without a trace in that river--stay out it if you don't know what you're doing.

Kayaking below the Gorge is a safe, low-risk activity. No one with half a brain would consider taking anyone but a highly experienced whitewater paddler into a Gorge.

OP, flat-water kayaking is a great idea. See the city from the water. Personal flotation devices have to be worn at all times. To the best of my knowledge, none of the rental outfits (Key Bridge, Thompson, Ballpark, or National Harbor) have had a boater drown.

Take them on a tour of hideous McMansions in Potomac. They will likely not see that anywhere else in the world.

Lunch at Chipotle, movies at Tyson's. That is a "real" cultural experience for a teenager around here. Also, if you have any friends with teenagers, set up a time for them to go out with your exchange student (without you).

Bike tour of DC - go in the evening when it's not as hot. See Capital Bike Tours
Nats or Os game
DC United game
Paddle boats in Tidal Basin by Jeff Memorial
Hiking in Great Falls
Water Park
Sandy Spring
Two Day Trip to Williamsburg - colonial WB, Jamestown Settlement, outlet mall, Busch Gardens/Water Country, etc
Mt Vernon
Day trip to Monticello
Newseum (if teen likes history/current events)
Concert at Wolf Trap or Jiffy Lube Live
Tubing in WV