Veterans Day, honoring those who have served in our armed forces, is celebrated annually on November 11. The United States has celebrated Veterans Day since 1919 and falls on the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Other countries celebrate a day similar to Veterans Day on November 11 (also known as Remembrance Day and Armistice Day). Veterans Day is a perfect chance to visit places that are important to the country’s history and military tradition and to say “Thank You” to those fought for our freedom. Here are our top ten Veterans Day destinations in the United States:

Purchasing a 3-day Power Pass from http://www.trustedtours.com/store/washington-dc-power-pass-3-day.aspx offers choices for an unbelievable off the beaten track tour of Washington, DC with children going free when accompanied by 2 adults.

While most visitors see the White House, Washington Monument, the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, this particular pass includes some of the newer attractions such as Discovery Creek Children’s Museum where guests are treated with a visit to an actual one-room schoolhouse of old time Washington, DC. Special family programs include activities such as close encounters with creek creatures and their habitats.

Washington D.C. is one of the country’s most family-friendly – and affordable!—vacation destinations. With many free and low-cost attractions to choose from and easy-to-use public transportation, it’s fun and easy to explore. While many people start with the memorials in town, there’s more to see in D.C.! Here are 5 of the best family-friendly and free D.C. destinations:

• Introduce your kids to Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the giant pandas in residence at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Easily accessible from the DC Metro’s Red Line, the National Zoo is home to 400 species of animals. Check out daily special events like elephant training demonstrations or Octopus feeding and even see orangutans climb directly over your heads as they cross the “O-Line” from one habitat to another.

Madame Tussauds wax museum is one of Washington DC’s must see attractions. Where else can you have your picture taken with historical icons and famous celebrities such as George Washington, Julia Roberts, and Brad Pitt… or at least the wax versions of them? The museum features hands-on, interactive displays that allow visitors to feel as though they are standing alongside, or even shaking hands with, some of the most important figures in history, pop culture, and sports. A family-friendly environment, Madame Tussauds is not only a place where you can experience modern culture, but it is a great way to teach children about history as well.

Guests will surely be entertained, as they are immersed in galleries of well-known life-like replicas while visiting Madame Tussauds in Washington D.C. Enjoy viewing  wax figures from pop culture, to influential historical figures. Then, grab your camera and photograph away, capturing poses with the famous figures. Guests can visit www.trustedtours.com to take advantage of discount ticket prices, and for a limited time, buy one adult ticket and get two children tickets for free.

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. encompasses the many aspects of bringing the culture of America to life. Guests can treat themselves to a few hours of entertainment, as they are immersed in galleries of life-like replicas. From pop culture, to influential historical figures, enjoy posing with these wax figures that are sure to wow you. Guests can visit www.trustedtours.com to take advantage of discount ticket prices, and for a limited time, take an additional 5% off with the Madame Tussauds coupon code: DCMT5.

(HOLLYWOOD, CA) – Dedicated to the premise that visiting Hollywood should be an experience equal to the emotion of meeting your favorite celebrities, Madame Tussauds is where fans go to see and celebrate the legendary and illustrious.  Authentic lifelike figures, interactive experiences, themed areas and the best in quality and immersive guest interaction are just the beginning of the Madame Tussauds Hollywood experience, which took center stage in the entertainment capital of the world on August 1, 2009.

Years ago in New York City, I went to a party for retail visual merchandise managers hosted by a mannequin manufacturer in a loft display room.  The elevator door opened to a low-light room filled with fabulously dressed people clustered in groups enjoying cocktails.  In an effort to mingle, I approached one cluster, only to discover that some among the group were mute and motionless!  What was even odder is that no one seemed to notice.  It was business as usual! New York Tours and Attractions

That’s the same feeling you get in Madame Tussauds Wax Museums.  See for yourself when visiting Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, New York City,  or Washington D.C.  The historic and contemporary figures are so life-like, for a moment you forget they aren’t.  What’s more, by interacting with your favorite celeb as you step into their world cleverly created through high tech accouterments, intellect and fantasy somehow get all knotted up.  You know they’re just wax figures, but for a moment you believe!