The DC Traveler

This list of kid-friendly activites in Washington DC keeps growing. Here are another five.
11) Near the Jefferson Memorial in the Tidal Basin you can rent a paddle boat. Kids seem to love these boats.  Just remember to tell them to start by heading INTO the wind, otherwise you might have to carry them the rest of the day.  More info at: 
 
12) Take them to the Baltimore Aquarium, about an hour away in downtown Baltimore.  It’s one of the best aquariums in the country and offers dolphin shows, along with a hands-on ray petting pool.  And what kid doesn’t like visiting …read more

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Here’s five more family-friendly activities and tips for visiting Washington DC with kids to add to the list. 
6) Take advantage of all the parks and open areas around the National Mall. Let the kids run around once in a while as you relax and enjoy lunch under a tree near a monument.
 
7) Rent bikes and tour the Mall at your own pace. Even kids as young as 4 can be put on a tandem trailer or carriage and ride behind you.  
I’d recommend avoiding the art museums with younger kids.  That way they don’t get bored and crabby looking …read more

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