KidPaths

Things to Do with Kids in Washington DC, DC

18 family-friendly activities with age ratings, stroller info, and parent tips.

National Mall and MonumentsFree

National Mall and Monuments

4.8(45,000)

Ages: Best for ages 5-17

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Gravelly Point ParkFree

Gravelly Point Park

4.7(4,800)

Ages: Best for ages 2-14

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureFree

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

4.7(22,000)

Ages: Best for ages 9-17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Georgetown Waterfront ParkFree

Georgetown Waterfront Park

4.6(4,200)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Nationals Park$$$

Nationals Park

4.6(18,500)

Ages: Best for ages 4-17

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
National Museum of Natural HistoryFree

National Museum of Natural History

4.6(54,000)

Ages: Best for ages 3-16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
National Air and Space MuseumFree

National Air and Space Museum

4.6(62,000)

Ages: Best for ages 4-17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Yards ParkFree

Yards Park

4.6(3,100)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Glen Echo ParkPartially Free

Glen Echo Park

4.6(2,800)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/Outdoor
Theodore Roosevelt IslandFree

Theodore Roosevelt Island

4.6(5,200)

Ages: Best for ages 4-14

Outdoor
Smithsonian National ZooFree

Smithsonian National Zoo

4.5(38,000)

Ages: Best for ages 2-11

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Eastern MarketFree

Eastern Market

4.5(6,800)

Ages: Best for ages 3-17

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
International Spy Museum$$$

International Spy Museum

4.5(12,800)

Ages: Best for ages 10-17

IndoorRainy Day
The Wharf DCFree

The Wharf DC

4.5(7,800)

Ages: Best for ages 3-17

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
National Museum of American HistoryFree

National Museum of American History

4.5(36,000)

Ages: Best for ages 6-17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
National Building Museum$$

National Building Museum

4.4(3,200)

Ages: Best for ages 3-14

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Ben's Chili Bowl$

Ben's Chili Bowl

4.4(8,900)

Ages: Best for ages 4-17

IndoorRainy Day
National Children's Museum$$

National Children's Museum

4.3(3,600)

Ages: Best for ages 1-8

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day

Family Travel Guide: Washington DC, DC

Discover the best things to do with kids in Washington DC, DC. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.