Family Travel Question
Q | What is the best strategy to hit all the sites in DC with kids in tow?
We're ready to hit Washington, DC with our kids (10 & 12) this summer. What is the best strategy to see the sites? -Tracy, MA
Family Travel Answers
By Amy Querido - The Q Family Adventures
Affordable Washington D.C. with young kids
Washington, D.C. is one of the best budget-friendly family destinations in our country. Seriously, with many free national museums, there’s something for kids of all ages. We took our kids to Washington, D.C. when they were five and seven years old and my youngest one still remembers his fun trip riding the train and walking [...]
By Meg Keough - Backpack to Buggy
Visiting Washington, DC in the summer with kids
Summer in DC is a blast. The average age of the town drops to about 24 as summer interns take over while lobbyists and members of Congress flee the humidity. With the young (grossly underpaid or unpaid) interns in town there are even more free or low cost events. Check Washington.org or the City Paper [...]
By Mary Turner - Travel With Teens and Tweens
Tips for touring Washington, D.C. with tweens
Washington, D.C. is a great destination for tweens, but it does require a little planning ahead of time to get the most out of your visit. Some attractions require advance reservations such as White House tours that need to be requested up to six months ahead of time via your Congressman’s office. Other sights such as [...]