Family-Friendly Guide to Washington, DC | Discover the Real DC

Plan your kid-friendly DC adventure with free things to do, interactive exhibits and so much more.

Families love Washington, DC for its hands-on museums and kid-friendly attractions, the National Mall, zoo animals and all the amazing things to do for both kids and parents. Get the most out of your next vacation with youngster-approved hotels, tours the whole family can enjoy and so much more. We've got what you need to make your next trip to the nation's capital as memorable as ever. So pack up the whole family. It's time to discover the real DC.

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Kid-Friendly Museums & Hands-On Attractions

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Free Things to Do: Family-Friendly DC

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Family-Friendly Events in DC

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Family-Friendly Restaurants Your Kids Will Love

100+ free things to do - Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, tours, attractions and more

100+ Free Things to Do

Smithsonian Museums - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Washington, DC

Museums

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Tours & Sightseeing

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Monuments & Memorials

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Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC

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