Kids Rule DC
Museums
DC is a wonderland for children. Here's a great general resource:
http://www.kidfriendlydc.com/
There are lots of places inside and out for your kids to roam and most of these adventures are free or cheap.
Museum Nasional Udara dan Antariksa
600 Independence Ave SWMuseum Sejarah Alam Nasional Smithsonian
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWDon't miss the modern art on the top floor. It's our favorite. The David Hockney has a special place in our heart.
The atrium has a nice water feature. Kids can splash in the very large puddle.
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Galeri Potret Nasional
Don't miss the modern art on the top floor. It's our favorite. The David Hockney has a special place in our heart.
The atrium has a nice water feature. Kids can splash in the very large puddle.
Usually they have great kids activities running. This space serves many families as an indoor playground in winter months.
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Museum Bangunan Nasional
401 F St NWUsually they have great kids activities running. This space serves many families as an indoor playground in winter months.
Great for kids 10+. Younger kids don’t really understand the content but will be okay
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International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SouthwestGreat for kids 10+. Younger kids don’t really understand the content but will be okay
Don’t miss this. It’s an incredible journey through history
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Museum Nasional Sejarah dan Budaya Afrika Amerika
1400 Constitution Ave. NWDon’t miss this. It’s an incredible journey through history
Playgrounds Nearby
Where to go for swings, slides and general running around.
Powell Elementary School
1350 Upshur St NWOpen to all on weekends
In the back of the tennis center by the forest you can find a playground...10 min. walk from the house
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Rock Creek Park Tennis Center
4850 Colorado Ave NWIn the back of the tennis center by the forest you can find a playground...10 min. walk from the house
Girard Street Park
1450 Girard St NWabout a 10 min drive down 14th street. Water feature, zipline, kid favorite
Train themed. Next to the Coupe a great family restaurant, diner for brunch and dinner
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11 & Monroe Playground - Trolley Turnaround Park
1101 Monroe St NWTrain themed. Next to the Coupe a great family restaurant, diner for brunch and dinner
Indoor playground great for kids 2-8 years.
In the Target shopping complex. Parking lot underground.
Magic Ground
3100 14th St NWIndoor playground great for kids 2-8 years.
In the Target shopping complex. Parking lot underground.
Water Water Everywhere
Indoor pools, Outdoor pools and summer splash pads
50m lap pool, recreation pool with splash zone/beach walk in for little kids, hot tub. Full locker rooms.
Fee for out of city guests. Check website.
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Wilson Aquatic Center
4551 Fort Dr NW50m lap pool, recreation pool with splash zone/beach walk in for little kids, hot tub. Full locker rooms.
Fee for out of city guests. Check website.
Neighborhood outdoor pool. Open Memorial to Labor Day.
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Upshur Recreation Center
4300 Arkansas Ave NWNeighborhood outdoor pool. Open Memorial to Labor Day.
Big terrific park near baseball stadium on the waterfront of the restored Anacostia River. Plenty of places to walk, picnic, splash and water features for kids. Lots of restaurants.
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Taman Yards
355 Water St SEBig terrific park near baseball stadium on the waterfront of the restored Anacostia River. Plenty of places to walk, picnic, splash and water features for kids. Lots of restaurants.
No trip is complete to DC without a walk through Georgetown. Make your way all the way down to the river. There's a water feature there in summer and all times of year its a nice visit/walk
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWNo trip is complete to DC without a walk through Georgetown. Make your way all the way down to the river. There's a water feature there in summer and all times of year its a nice visit/walk
No Table Manners Required
Here are some good kid-friendly spots. Note everything mentioned in the neighborhood guide is also family-friendly.
The Coupe
3415 11th St NWNando's Peri-Peri
4231 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestComet Ping Pong
5037 Connecticut Ave NWGood food. Ping pong tables and games
il Canale
1065 31st St NWOur favorite pizza/italian