Start planning your D.C. trip in our detailed guide to Washington, D.C. with kids, featuring hotels, restaurants, activities broken down by age, the best museums and monuments for families to explore, interactive maps so you never get lost, a 5-day detailed itinerary, recommended books and movies to watch to prepare for your trip, a packing guide, and answers to questions you might have when traveling with kids to the Nation’s Capital.
WHY PARENTS NEED THIS GUIDE
Do you want to experience a trip to Washington, D.C. with kids that not only tells you the best attractions by age, but also which hotels to book, and specific restaurants to eat at that have all been tested by parents and kids?
Are you looking for a travel guide specifically designed for families, plus a detailed itinerary written by a parent who has wandered for Washington, D.C. for more than a decade?
THE ANSWERS PARENTS ARE LOOKING FOR
The “Washington DC Family Travel Guide” offers a comprehensive guide designed to make your trip to D.C. with kids easy and amazing all at the same time. We dig into the logistics of travel with kids, as well as things to do in D.C., places to eat, the best hotels in D.C. for families, where to find cheap parking, how to get tickets to tour the White House, and even how to navigate the city with kids in tow.
What’s Inside?
- 68 Detailed Pages
- Best D.C. Activities By Age
- Playgrounds and Splash Pads
- Museums (Paid and Free)
- Monuments and Memorials
- Kid-Friendly Tours
- Hotel Recommendations
- Washington, D.C. Restaurant Guide
- Daily Schedules
- Tips and Resources
Preview of Our Washington, D.C. Trip Planner
TRAVEL PLANNER HIGHLIGHTS
Expert Insights
You’ll get a parent’s inside look at what kids from babies to teens actually want to see and do, while also covering how parents can make the sights they want to see enjoyable for the entire family.
Travel Budget and Packing Guides
Keep track of your expenses, and save time by knowing what to pack for your trip to Washington, D.C.
Specific Hotel and Restaurant Recommendations
Whether you are staying in Downtown D.C., or you want to be in aD.C. suburb in Maryland or Virginia, we have narrowed down the best D.C. hotels for families.
And we all know figuring out where to eat in a new city is stressful, so we have done the research for you, and even share our favorite dishes, so you know where to go for each meal no matter what your taste buds crave.
DC Museums and Tours
Learn the ins and outs of touring government buildings, where to get cheap skip-the-line tickets, which museums need timed tickets to enter, and the guided tours that you will want to book and are worth the money.
Interactive Maps
Each section of the guide features interactive maps that you can click to download onto your phone so you never get lost. From daily itinerary maps that cover all five days, to where restaurants, airports and hotels can be found, and even where to find the District’s museums and monuments so you can orient yourself before you even leave your house.
5-Day Family Itinerary
Families are busy, and parents don’t have time to plan an entire trip that everyone will love. We have created a sample itinerary for your perfect trip to D.C. that includes museums, monuments, memorials, educational tours, play time, and where to eat for each meal of the day (plus an interactive map for each day’s activities!)
Curated Book Lists and Movie Guides for the whole family
Before your trip, dig into some of our favorite movies and books to read with babies, toddlers, young readers, tweens, teens and adults.
DISCOVER THE BEST OF WASHINGTON DC WITH KIDS
The “Washington, D.C. Family Travel Guide” is the only resource you will need to make your family trip to Washington, D.C. unforgettable. You won’t have to stress over where to eat, which hotel to book that can fit your family, or whether a museum or tour is age appropriate for your children. We’ve taken all of the guesswork out, so all you have to do is pick up one D.C. travel guide and start booking your trip.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Keryn Means is the award-winning author of DC Travel Magazine and Twist Travel Magazine. Her guides dig into the logistics of planning trips with kids that will not only bring sanity back into your vacation, while also making sure everyone (adults and children) will have an unforgettable adventure.
What other parents are saying aboutWashington, D.C. with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
“I LOVE this guide! I’ve been trying to plan a trip to Washington, D.C. with my kids for months and I was totally overwhelmed. This guide has saved me time and stress. I especially appreciate the section about how to reserve tickets to tour the White House since it’s so confusing. Plus, the insider tips from a mom who actually lived there are invaluable.” — Marcie C.
“We’re a family of four who has fully embraced being stricken with the travel bug. This guide is packed with everything I look for when we visit new- or frankly even already familiar- places. Keryn makes it incredibly easy to navigate DC with kids, answering all those questions you sometimes didn’t even know you needed answers to. I already have so much on my mind before leaving for a trip, this guide is my go-to cheat sheet to make our visit as easy and seamless as possible. Less thinking and more fun? YES PLEASE!” — Gen B.
“I love traveling with my teen boys but not the planning of it. This guide is so comprehensive, though, that the work has already been done for me. Just click a few links for recommended flights, hotels, museums and activities, and my family’s only job once we land is to enjoy our Washington, D.C., vacation.” — Heather M.
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