Washington DC with Kids is Honestly One of the Hardest Trips I’ve Taken. Family 5-Day Itinerary

Thinking about visiting Washington, #DC with kids? We packed up our family of five — with a 4-year-old, 7-year-old, and 10-year-old — and hit the road to see if our nation’s capital could be both educational and enjoyable for young children. Spoiler: some parts were magical... and some were hard.

In this video, we share the 7 best things to do in Washington, DC with kids (plus some hiccups you might want to plan around). From the Smithsonian museums, the National Zoo, the U.S. Capitol Building tour, and powerful memorials to hidden gardens in Georgetown and kid-friendly walking tours — we show it all.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Is Washington, DC a good vacation with young kids?
Free & budget-friendly things to do in DC
How we handled real-life parenting moments on the road
Emotional takeaways from historical sites and unexpected events
Whether you're planning your first trip to DC or wondering if your kids are “the right age” — this honest travel vlog has you covered.

Featured Stops:
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Georgetown Walking Tour (https://www.gpsmycity.com/tours/georg...)
U.S. Capitol Building Tour
National Mall and Memorials Beyond, Including Lincoln, MLK & FDR at Sunset (https://www.gpsmycity.com/tours/dc-mo...)
National Zoo
Air & Space Museum

❤️ We’re all about intentional travel with kids, even when it’s messy. Our trips aren’t perfect — but they’re real, heartfelt, and full of learning. If you're a fellow traveling family, hit subscribe and join our journey.

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0:00 intro
2:25 National Portrait Gallery with Kids?
4:34 Georgetown Walking Tour with GPSMyCity
9:25 Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in DC
10:21 US Capitol Building Tour- Book in Advance!
13:30 Our Vacation Got Ruined
17:42 National Mall and Monuments Walking Tour at Sunset
22:33 Smithsonian Air & Space Museum- Kids' Choice!
24:25 Where are the Animals at the National Zoo in DC?
27:10 Washington DC with Kids- What Worked and What Didn't