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Washington, D.C. with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

D.C. is wonderful for families, with free museums and big monuments. Here is how to spend a family trip in the capital — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Air & Space Museum
  2. 2Natural History
  3. 3Monuments by cart
  4. 4Potomac cruise

Smithsonian museums

Rockets, dinosaurs and gems — all free.

Monuments by cart

An easy ride past the giant memorials.

Potomac cruise

See the skyline from the water.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Washington DC — prices per person.

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History – Exklusive Führung
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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History – Exklusive Führung
5.0(459)·2 Stunden
ab$95/ Person
über Viator
Grand Monuments & Memorials Tour
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Grand Monuments & Memorials Tour
5.0(20)·4 Stunden
ab$781/ Person
über Viator
Washington DC Saturday Brunch Open Bar Yacht Cruise
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Washington DC Saturday Brunch Open Bar Yacht Cruise
2.0(2)·2 Stunden
ab$80/ Person
über Viator
Smithsonian Natural History + American History – Exklusive Tour
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Smithsonian Natural History + American History – Exklusive Tour
4.9(24)·6 Stunden
ab$175/ Person
über Viator
Feiern Sie 250. : National Mall Tour + Washington Monument Tickets
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Feiern Sie 250. : National Mall Tour + Washington Monument Tickets
4.9(222)·3 Stunden
ab$68/ Person
über Viator
Exklusive Führung durch das Smithsonian Museum of American History
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Exklusive Führung durch das Smithsonian Museum of American History
4.9(259)·3 Stunden
ab$95/ Person
über Viator
DC Monuments Night Tour mit 10 + Stopps, National Mall, Tickets
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DC Monuments Night Tour mit 10 + Stopps, National Mall, Tickets
4.6(5,504)·3 Stunden
ab$63/ Person
über Viator
Private Führung durch das African American History Museum
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Private Führung durch das African American History Museum
4.2(31)·2 Stunden
ab$350/ Person
über Viator

Washington, D.C. with kids — FAQ

Is Washington, D.C. good for kids?
Yes — the free Smithsonian museums with rockets and dinosaurs, the giant monuments, easy cart and trolley tours and Potomac cruises make D.C. a fantastic family destination.
What are the best things to do in DC with children?
Top family picks are the Air and Space Museum, the Natural History Museum, a monuments tour by cart or trolley, and a Potomac River cruise.
Are DC museums free for families?
Yes — the Smithsonian museums are all free, making D.C. one of the most affordable big-city family trips in the US.

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