We spend a lot of family time in the car. Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t always quality time. However, a quick pit stop can fix that.

While parks are nice, you may not have the time to drive that far off the freeway. Never fear, coffee shops (like Issaquah Coffee pictured above) are great places for kids to sip a hot chocolate and unwind. Please note, espresso in kids may have the opposite effect.

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Photo: Whit Honea

There is nothing quite like fall. It is crisp and cool, the leaves change color — and then leave. It’s hard to beat.

Take a walk, you’ll thank me.

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Photo:  Whit Honea (taken in Redmond, WA)

This photo was taken in Saanichton, British Columbia in Canada — just north of Washington in the Puget Sound area. You don’t have to drive (ferry) that far for a great pumpkin, there are farms and patches all over the place. Stop at your leisure. Take the kids.

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Photo: Kam’s World via Flickr

Give up? It’s art!

Now for the hard part. Where is said art? Clues below:

If you are familiar with Mark di Suvero then you probably recognized this as his work. The guy likes his salvaged steel (who doesn’t?).  This piece is called “Are Years What?” and it is dedicated to American poet Marianne Moore.

The city that features “Are Years What?” is home to LOTS of art. Lots. Some pieces can be found in museums and some are  monumental. Others can be found on a plate.

The city is also well-know for what currently passes as politics.

If you guessed Washington, D.C., then you are a master of trivia and art. Or you just looked at the tags. Either way, you’re a winner and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

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Photo: cometstarmoon via Flickr