Often it's a chore dragging the children around museums and monuments - but not here in Washington, DC, where they'll drag you around to the many captivating kid-friendly things to do. The National Mall, with its monuments and the Smithsonian Institution's galleries, can keep families occupied for days. DC's abundance of parks and hiking trails also provide folks with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors - from Rock Creek Park to the Billy Goat Trail. Rest your feet and discover the city at your leisure with a one-day ticket on the Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. The National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall features regularly changing special exhibits, speakers and films exploring the many wonders of our planet in a soaring building downtown. There's really so much to do here, so let the younger generation take over for a couple days and follow them as you all enjoy the many kid-friendly activities in Washington, DC. It's more fun than voting (a lot more fun).
900 Ohio Drive, Southwest
The Nation's front yard - and home to DC's most notable monuments...
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Adjacent to Rock Creek Park
A great family experience...
6th Street and Independence Avenue Southwest
On Independence Ave. SW, between 4th and 7th sts., on the south side of the Mall, with entrances on Jefferson Dr. or Independence Ave
High flying exploration fun with your feet on the ground...
17th and M Street North West
Explore the world at this iconic organization's headquarters...
401 F Street Northwest
(between 4th & 5th streets)
The majestic architectural museum contains exhibits to please adults and children alike...
Tour the city on your own schedule with these flexible, frequently-running trolley tours...
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE
At 1st St
Through rain, snow and history...
14th Street
(between Pennsylvania & Constitution avenues NW)
Water Creatures...
10th Street and Constutution Avenue, Northwest
Explore every aspect of nature - and gape at the Hope Diamond - at one of the Smithsonian's most famous galleries...
5200 Glover Road Northwest
A capital forest...