A few days ago, I took my children to enjoy an early spring day to Washington DC's mall area.

This is in and around the Washington momentum and Smithsonian Institution home of the world's largest museum complex and research organization composed of 19 museums, 9 research centers, and the National Zoo.

We visited several museums and my children were taken aback by this gigantic metal tree in the outdoor sculpture garden in Washington DC.

This photo of a metal tree, "Graft"( 2008-2009) by American artist Roxy Paine, was the highlight of our outdoor event that day.

For those that do not know the area. .

Washington DC is surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The beltway is a loop all around the capital and most times it is very congested. . my advice is to use the Metro System and avoid driving. Parking can be an issue especially in and around the museums’ the Washington monument and specially the White House. Better leave that car parked at you hotel and use public transportation.

As a local resident, (yes, I’m local living in Maryland) you can enjoy all these museums, shopping, museums, and a number of theaters and parks. There are also many fine restaurants, businesses for employment opportunities, and local churches.

The coolest thing if you come to Washington DC.. .all museums are FREE TO THE PUBLIC!, (well most of them. . )

But yes, you pay already with your taxes. . so come and see it for your next vacation!

The average climate in the DC area is 55.6 degrees F. In winter, the temperature average is 35.5 degrees F. In summer, it's 85.2 degrees F.

Come to DC . .”The Most Powerful City in the World!

Enjoy it. .