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Things to see and do with kids in Washington DC

Washington DC offers many unforgettable attractions for kids on holiday. Children will love seeing rockets and airplanes at the Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute, and learning to pass secret messages at the Spy Museum.

On nice days, the National Zoo is a great kids' activity in Washington DC, offering the only opportunity to see Giant Pandas in the US. The city's many parks and gardens are great for running off excess energy and enjoying the beautiful weather in spring and autumn, and children will love the cotton-candy pink Cherry Blossom trees in the Tidal Basin each April.



The International Spy Museum, Washington DC

International Spy Museum

Washington's newest museum, the International Spy Museum, features the largest collection of publicly displayed international espionage artefacts in the world. It is the result of years of planning and advice by former officials of the CIA, FBI and the KGB, as well as some...  see full details



Smithsonian Castle

Smithsonian Institution

One of the world's finest research centres, the Smithsonian Institution incorporates 19 excellent museums and galleries and a zoo spread over Washington, DC, New York, Virginia and Panama. Most of the museums are however located in Washington, DC. The centre was the idea of...  see full details



National Zoo

National Zoo

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is a great attraction for families on holiday in Washington DC. As part of the Smithsonian Institution, the zoo has no entry fee and offers visitors the chance to explore 163 acres...  see full details


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