The Best Washington D.C. Kids Activities, Washington D.C., USA
We’ve been living in D.C. for about a year and a half. There are so many things to do in this area, boredom is never an option! While we feel like we have done quite a bit, there are still many things on our list that we would still love to do.
Here is a comprehensive list of the best Washington D.C. kids activities. These are places we’ve visited in this area along with tips and important information. I will add more to the list as we finish up our last few months here. Use these ideas to help you plan what to do in DC with kids!
This is only a seasonal event but it is one of the best events of the year in Washington D.C. Sometime in March or April the cherry blossom trees bloom. The 2019 prediction for peak bloom is April 3-6. The most striking place to see them is at the Tidal Basin which is lined with over 3500 cherry blossom trees. The trees were a gift from the mayor of Tokyo in 1912. The trees are a beautiful sight when they are in bloom and should not be missed! It is a great place to go for pictures, but expect crowds.
Families should be aware that parts of the path are not super stroller friendly and you will have to navigate around crowds, puddles, mud, and photographers with tripods. We had one rule while visiting the Tidal Basin: don’t fall in the water! Even with all the challenges, it is worth making the effort to see these gorgeous blooms! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Here is a comprehensive list of the best Washington D.C. kids activities. These are places we’ve visited in this area along with tips and important information. I will add more to the list as we finish up our last few months here. Use these ideas to help you plan what to do in DC with kids!
This is only a seasonal event but it is one of the best events of the year in Washington D.C. Sometime in March or April the cherry blossom trees bloom. The 2019 prediction for peak bloom is April 3-6. The most striking place to see them is at the Tidal Basin which is lined with over 3500 cherry blossom trees. The trees were a gift from the mayor of Tokyo in 1912. The trees are a beautiful sight when they are in bloom and should not be missed! It is a great place to go for pictures, but expect crowds.
Families should be aware that parts of the path are not super stroller friendly and you will have to navigate around crowds, puddles, mud, and photographers with tripods. We had one rule while visiting the Tidal Basin: don’t fall in the water! Even with all the challenges, it is worth making the effort to see these gorgeous blooms! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Best Washington D.C. Kids Activities
Guide Location: USA » Washington D.C.
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lindsey Bybee
Read it on Author's Website: https://abroadwife.com/blog/best-washington-dc-kids-activities
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Guide Location: USA » Washington D.C.
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lindsey Bybee
Read it on Author's Website: https://abroadwife.com/blog/best-washington-dc-kids-activities
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Tidal Basin
- the stairs from The Exorcist
- Montrose Park
- Dumbarton Oaks
- Georgetown Cupcake
- il Canale
- GoodStuff Eatery
- Thomas Sweet Ice Cream
- Kafe Leopold
- 1789
- Georgetown waterfront
- Teddy Roosevelt Island
- Georgetown University
- Lincoln Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Kennedy Center
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Archives
- National Building Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
- National Mall
- Jefferson Memorial
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- World War II Memorial
- Capitol building
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of the American Indian
- National Portrait Gallery
- National Zoo
- Union Market
- United States Botanic Garden
- United States National Arboretum
- Washington Nationals Game
- Yards Park
- Statue of Theodore Roosevelt on Teddy Roosevelt Island
- Potomac Yards Park
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