Washington, District of Columbia for Babies
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Garden
U.S. Botanic Garden
Washington, DC
You'll have to stop your mesmerized child (and maybe even yourself) from reaching for a take-home souvenir: the flora here is so varied and exotic that you have to...
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- Historical Landmark
Capitol Building
Washington, DC
It's a monument! It's a working branch of government! It's a really big building where pre-teens and teens who've studied government get to see their elected representatives at work...
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- Garden
- Park
Constitution Gardens and Reflecting Pool
Washington, DC
Hustle the kids out to the middle of the Constitution Gardens, then casually tell them that this whole area was once ... underwater. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged it...
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- American
- Pub
Capitol City Brewing Company
Washington, DC
To-die-for fries? Check. Easy locations (there are two in D.C. and one in Arlington, Virginia)? Check. A hearty brew menu for parents? Oh, yes. Families love, love, love...
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- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Day 2
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- Historical Landmark
Old Post Office Pavilion
Washington, DC
Your family won't be disappointed with the spectacular, panoramic birds-eye view from the 270-foot clock tower observation deck...
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- Historical Landmark
World War II Memorial
Washington, DC
The D.C. Mall is dotted with monuments, but kids seem to be especially fascinated by the memorial for veterans of World War II. They love the wide-open space, for...
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- Science & Nature Museum
- Special Collection
- Planetarium
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC
Little astronauts, engineers, and aspiring pilots will be fascinated by checking out full-size, original planes and space ships up close, and those enamored by the starry nighttime skies will love delving deep into interplanetary space....
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- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Day 3
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- Park
Rock Creek Nature Center
Washington, DC
If your little honeys like honey, head right to the observation beehive here -- some kids buzz with excitement watching the worker bees doing their job. Rock Creek Nature Center is...
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- Boat Ride
C&O Historic Boat Ride
Washington, DC
Kids on a C&O boat quickly realize this isn't merely a pleasant hour on the water. The mules pulling the boat from the canal-side towpaths are the first...
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- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Washington, District of Columbia for Babies
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Garden
U.S. Botanic Garden
Washington, DC
You'll have to stop your mesmerized child (and maybe even yourself) from reaching for a take-home souvenir: the flora here is so varied and exotic that you have to...
-
- Historical Landmark
Capitol Building
Washington, DC
It's a monument! It's a working branch of government! It's a really big building where pre-teens and teens who've studied government get to see their elected representatives at work...
-
- Garden
- Park
Constitution Gardens and Reflecting Pool
Washington, DC
Hustle the kids out to the middle of the Constitution Gardens, then casually tell them that this whole area was once ... underwater. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged it...
-
- American
- Pub
Capitol City Brewing Company
Washington, DC
To-die-for fries? Check. Easy locations (there are two in D.C. and one in Arlington, Virginia)? Check. A hearty brew menu for parents? Oh, yes. Families love, love, love...
-
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Day 2
-
- Historical Landmark
Old Post Office Pavilion
Washington, DC
Your family won't be disappointed with the spectacular, panoramic birds-eye view from the 270-foot clock tower observation deck...
-
- Historical Landmark
World War II Memorial
Washington, DC
The D.C. Mall is dotted with monuments, but kids seem to be especially fascinated by the memorial for veterans of World War II. They love the wide-open space, for...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
- Special Collection
- Planetarium
National Air and Space Museum
Washington, DC
Little astronauts, engineers, and aspiring pilots will be fascinated by checking out full-size, original planes and space ships up close, and those enamored by the starry nighttime skies will love delving deep into interplanetary space....
-
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
Day 3
-
- Park
Rock Creek Nature Center
Washington, DC
If your little honeys like honey, head right to the observation beehive here -- some kids buzz with excitement watching the worker bees doing their job. Rock Creek Nature Center is...
-
- Boat Ride
C&O Historic Boat Ride
Washington, DC
Kids on a C&O boat quickly realize this isn't merely a pleasant hour on the water. The mules pulling the boat from the canal-side towpaths are the first...
-
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hotel / Motel
The Inn at Dupont Circle (South)
Washington, DC
Location, location, location -- this bed and breakfast's location in the heart of downtown D.C. and just a block away from the Dupont Circle metro station can't be beat. But there's...
