What is Washington like for family-friendly holidays?
If you're looking for the perfect family-friendly holiday spot, you might want to think about Washington. Here you'll find various types of family activities sure to delight both kids and adults alike. From the museums to the monuments, Washington has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Smithsonian Institution, White House and National Mall. When you're ready for some down time after a day of fun with the kids, Washington has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with family suites. You can pick from 79 Washington accommodations to locate one you and your whole family will enjoy.
What should I see and do with kids in and around Washington?
You'll find that Washington and the surrounding area provides lots of interesting things to do while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some recommendations to make your trip both educational and lots of fun:
- Attractions
- Chinatown Archway
- Marian Koshland Science Museum
- Bundy Playground
- National Mall
- Freedom Plaza
- Ellipse
- Smithsonian Institution
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
Parks
Museums & art galleries
- Shopping
- Union Station Shopping Center
- CityCenterDC
- L'Enfant Plaza