What is Washington Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?
If you've been trying to find the perfect family-friendly vacation destination, you might want to think about Washington. Here you'll find a variety of family activities sure to delight both kids and parents alike. From the museums to the monuments, Washington has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day checking out top attractions like National Museum of Natural History, National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian's National Zoo. When you're ready to relax after a day of sightseeing with the family, Washington has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with family suites. No matter what you want, Washington has different types of accommodations for families so you can take your pick.
What Are Some of the Best Hotels in Washington?
Top hotel picks in and around Washington:
Washington Plaza
4-star hotel with pool bar, near Walter E. Washington Convention Center- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • 24-hour fitness center • Central location
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall, an IHG Hotel
City-center aparthotel within walking distance of National Air and Space Museum- Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Outdoor pool • 24-hour fitness center • Central location
YOTEL Washington DC
4-star aparthotel with pool bar, near National Mall- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • 24-hour fitness center • Central location
The Madison Hotel
Luxury apartment with comfy bedding, near White House- Free WiFi • Restaurant • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront
Family-friendly hotel within walking distance of Audi Field- Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • 24-hour front desk
What Should I See and Do with Kids in Washington?
You'll find that Washington and the surrounding area provides lots of entertaining things to do while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some suggestions to make your getaway educational and fun:
- Attractions
- Washington D.C. Madame Tussauds
- Marian Koshland Science Museum
- National Mall
- Ellipse
- Lafayette Square
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- National Air and Space Museum
Parks
Museums & Art Galleries
- Shopping
- Union Station Shopping Center
- CityCenterDC
- L'Enfant Plaza