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Kid-friendly activities near D.C.
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Daphne Cole
Working mom of two kiddos under 6 - here are a few of our favorite weekend activities in the area. Feel free to forward!
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Sights & Activities
Stroller friendly, paved trail, garden, flowers, scenic views
National Arboretum
Super fun! Try visiting on weekdays to avoid crowds
International Spy Museum
Must-visit! Over 1,800 animals ranging across 300+ species
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
Kids can get hands dirty with interactive activities in the Children's Garden
United States Botanic Garden
Fun lawns and visit (for older kids)
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
kid-friendly classes and events, look for programs like outdoor story time
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Fun indoor play center for kids 6 and under
elemeno (SkillZone)
Parks & Playgrounds
Rope bridges, wooden jungle gyms, slides and even a zip-line!
Beauvoir Playground
Also have movie screenings and kid-friendly music class for tots
The Yards Park
Relaxing place, and you can rent canoes or kayaks
Georgetown Waterfront Park
Miles of scenic nature trails, and an awesome planetarium
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
See the pretend giant-bird and sit in a child-sized nest!
Washington Youth Garden
Dancing fountains in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
Washington Canal Park
