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Family-Friendly Things to Do in DC

Your guide to the best family vacation activities in 365Թϲ, DC

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Plan your kid-friendly DC adventure with free things to do, monumental tours and hotels for the whole family.

DC is as popular as ever for its hands-on museums and kid-friendly attractions, the National Mall, zoo animals and one-of-a-kind events. Check out these ideas to make your trip to the nation's capital the most memorable yet.

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"> Kids looking up at airplanes at Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Udvar Hazy

@bigtripswithfourlittles

"> Kids and Mom at US Botanical Garden water fountain

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"> Little one at National Gallery of Art

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"> Little one looking up at US Capitol

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"> Little one looking up at dinosaur in National History Museum

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