Washington Mystics

Location: MCI Center

Hours: Varies

Admission: Varies

The Washington Mystics are the Washington DC franchise of the the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Gaining in popularity with audiences everywhere, women's basketball has taken off in the nation's capitol.

The team was formed in 1998, and though they haven't yet made it to the play-offs, their audiences have grown.

With games at Washington DC's MCI Center, the Mystics often attract visitors who prefer to pay a little less for tickets than they would for a traditional NBA game.

The arena is bright and welcoming, with lots of kid-friendly food choices and plenty of room to move around and explore when the kids need a break.

Because the arena is conveniently

Located downtown, it's easy to include a Washington Mystics game on your itinerary.