Verdict

Washington DC with kids

What's genuinely worth it with the family — and what to skip.

Independent, never pay-to-rankGraded for who you areHow we decide
Washington DC travel
  1. Lincoln Memorial1.Lincoln MemorialWith kids, Lincoln Memorial works.
  2. Tidal Basin & Cherry Blossoms2.Tidal Basin & Cherry BlossomsWith kids, Tidal Basin & Cherry Blossoms works.
  3. Mount Vernon (day-trip)3.Mount Vernon (day-trip)With kids, Mount Vernon (day-trip) works.
  4. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum4.Smithsonian National Air and Space MuseumWith kids, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum works.
  5. Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building)5.Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building)With kids, Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building) works.
  6. Great Falls Park (day-trip)6.Great Falls Park (day-trip)With kids, Great Falls Park (day-trip) works.
  7. The National Mall7.The National MallWith kids, The National Mall works.
  8. US Capitol Tour8.US Capitol TourWith kids, US Capitol Tour works.
  9. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History9.Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistoryWith kids, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History works.
  10. Udvar-Hazy Center (Air & Space annex)10.Udvar-Hazy Center (Air & Space annex)With kids, Udvar-Hazy Center (Air & Space annex) works.
  11. Ben's Chili Bowl11.Ben's Chili BowlWith kids, Ben's Chili Bowl works.
  12. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial12.Franklin Delano Roosevelt MemorialWith kids, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial works.
  13. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial13.Martin Luther King Jr. MemorialWith kids, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial works.
  14. Washington National Cathedral14.Washington National CathedralWith kids, Washington National Cathedral works.
  15. Washington Monument15.Washington MonumentWith kids, Washington Monument works.
  16. Ford's Theatre16.Ford's TheatreWith kids, Ford's Theatre works.
  17. World War II Memorial17.World War II MemorialWith kids, World War II Memorial works.
  18. US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)18.US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)With kids, US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) works.
  19. Smithsonian National Museum of American History19.Smithsonian National Museum of American HistoryWith kids, Smithsonian National Museum of American History works.
  20. National Archives20.National ArchivesWith kids, National Archives works.
  21. Planet Word21.Planet WordWith kids, Planet Word works.
  22. National Gallery Sculpture Garden22.National Gallery Sculpture GardenWith kids, National Gallery Sculpture Garden works.
  23. Smithsonian National Zoo23.Smithsonian National ZooWith kids, Smithsonian National Zoo works.
  24. International Spy Museum24.International Spy MuseumWith kids, International Spy Museum works.
  25. Old Post Office Tower25.Old Post Office TowerWith kids, Old Post Office Tower works.
  26. White House (exterior view)26.White House (exterior view)With kids, it depends on the day.
  27. Founding Farmers27.Founding FarmersWith kids, it depends on the day.
  28. National Gallery of Art28.National Gallery of ArtWith kids, it depends on the day.
  29. Jefferson Memorial29.Jefferson MemorialWith kids, it depends on the day.
  30. Georgetown30.GeorgetownWith kids, it depends on the day.
  31. The Kennedy Center31.The Kennedy CenterWith kids, it depends on the day.
  32. The Wharf32.The WharfWith kids, it depends on the day.
  33. Eastern Market33.Eastern MarketWith kids, it depends on the day.
  34. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden34.Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenWith kids, it depends on the day.
  35. Vietnam Veterans Memorial35.Vietnam Veterans MemorialWith kids, it depends on the day.
  36. Korean War Veterans Memorial36.Korean War Veterans MemorialWith kids, it depends on the day.
  37. National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum37.National Portrait Gallery & American Art MuseumWith kids, it depends on the day.
  38. Renwick Gallery38.Renwick GalleryWith kids, it depends on the day.
  39. Basilica of the National Shrine39.Basilica of the National ShrineWith kids, it depends on the day.
  40. Old Town Alexandria (day-trip)40.Old Town Alexandria (day-trip)With kids, it depends on the day.
  41. Rock Creek Park41.Rock Creek ParkWith kids, it depends on the day.
  42. C&O Canal Towpath42.C&O Canal TowpathWith kids, it depends on the day.
  43. US National Arboretum43.US National ArboretumWith kids, it depends on the day.
  44. Union Market44.Union MarketWith kids, it depends on the day.
  45. Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour (Old Town Trolley)45.Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour (Old Town Trolley)With kids, it depends on the day.
  46. Wharf & Georgetown Sightseeing Cruise (City Cruises)46.Wharf & Georgetown Sightseeing Cruise (City Cruises)With kids, it depends on the day.
  47. Le Diplomate47.Le DiplomateWith kids, it depends on the day.
  48. Old Ebbitt Grill48.Old Ebbitt GrillWith kids, it depends on the day.
  49. Rasika49.RasikaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  50. Maydan50.MaydanWith kids, it depends on the day.
  51. Willard InterContinental51.Willard InterContinentalWith kids, it depends on the day.
  52. The LINE DC52.The LINE DCWith kids, it depends on the day.
  53. The Watergate Hotel53.The Watergate HotelWith kids, it depends on the day.
  54. Eaton DC54.Eaton DCWith kids, it depends on the day.
  55. Riggs Washington DC55.Riggs Washington DCWith kids, it depends on the day.

Itineraries are prefiltered verdict lists — every spot is graded honestly, not pay-to-place.