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Attractions for Children in Washington DC

A major center of American history, Washington D.C. is home to top-rated museums, monuments and historic sites, and provides a backdrop for modern government. The bustling city welcomes millions of visitors each year, many of whom bring kids along to give them as much education as fun while away from home. The city features several inexpensive and family-friendly activities to provide plenty of fun for young children, teens and adults alike.

East Potomac Park
- Offering more than 300 acres of green space between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, East Potomac Park is a popular destination for visitors with children. The park features thousands of cherry trees, as well as bike and walking paths. The park provides public facilities, including playgrounds, a swimming pool, tennis courts and picnic facilities. Additionally, a miniature golf course and two full 18-hole golf courses complete with a driving range and professional lessons are available.
  
  East Potomac Park
  
  Washington, DC 20024
  
  202-554-5962
  
  washington.org/
DC by Foot
- A guided service that operates for tips only, DC by Foot offers daily tours past the National Mall and all of its well-known monuments. Guides customize tours for younger visitors, including fun facts, humor and games. For more adventurous kids, the Lincoln Assassination tour follows the events and actions that led up to and followed the 1865 death of Abraham Lincoln. Teens may delight in the Ghosts of Georgetown tour, which takes guests to supposedly haunted locations and tells the creepy stories associated with them. The company can also provide private group tours or multiday itineraries.
  
  DC by Foot
  
  1740 18th St. NW, Suite 304
  
  Washington, DC 20009
  
  202-370-1830
  
  dcbyfoot.com
Saturday Morning at the National
- A free performance series, "Saturday Morning at the National" takes place each week at the National Theatre, located on Pennsylvania Avenue just a few block from the White House. Designed for the whole family, performances range from puppet and magic shows to live concerts and ballet performances. Tickets are distributed 30 minutes prior to show time on a first-come, first-served basis. A full performance schedule can be found online.
  
  Saturday Morning at the National
  
  National Theatre
  
  1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
  
  Washington, DC 20004
  
  202-628-6161
  
  nationaltheatre.org
National Zoo
- Home to thousands of exotic animals, as well as educational demonstrations and wild animal shows, the National Zoo provides free entertainment for the whole family. As a leader in conservation science, the National Zoo provides weekend workshops and demonstrations on protecting animals and their habitats. Visitors can also explore exhibits, including pandas on the Asia Trail and an exhibit featuring a lion pride. Open 364 days a year, it is one of the largest wild animal exhibits in the nation. Guided tours and other assistance can be arranged by appointment.
  
  National Zoo
  
  3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
  
  Washington, DC 20008
  
  202-633-4888
  
  nationalzoo.si.edu