Fun things to do in the DC area, some with kids and some for date night! I'll keep updating this :)
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Playgrounds
Hiking and Walking
Museums
Restaurants
Sports
General Entertainment
Playgrounds
So much fun. There is a wading fountain, splash fountain, scenic views, and it's stroller friendly
The Yards Park
The best slides! They also have an ice rink
Cabin John Regional Park
Cute neighborhood park with tennis, basketball, and a big lawn for the big kids
Shepherd Park
Best playground in the area! Sure to provide hours of fun
Beauvoir Playground
Hiking and Walking
Haven't been yet, but recommended for close-in DMV hikes by a few lists.
Prince William Forest Park
Near Camp David
Catoctin Mountain Park
Great daytrip / hike with beautiful bucolic VA views! The historic house some times has various fairs / BBQs that add to a nice day.
Sky Meadows State Park
Low-key hike - more like a walk. Both VA and MD sides are interesting; VA probably prettier but much more crowded.
Great Falls
Best when roads closed to traffic - for MDers, I like parking at Beech drive and walking from there.
Rock Creek Park
Crowded on weekends and not all parts are scenic (e.g., you'll walk past a Safeway and a few main roads), but you can't beat the convenience in downtown Bethesda and/or Georgetown, and the length gives lots of options.
Capital Crescent Trail
Such a DMV area treasure! As Marylanders, we like starting by the Great Falls on the MD side and walking south - beautiful and not too crowded (and the falls are worth seeing). The Billy Goat trail right along the water (vs. the main trail) is intere...
C&O Trail
Museums
Unbelievable - need advance tickets, but can usually get day of if you go online right when box office opens (6AM?).
National Museum of African American History & Culture
Great museum + IMAX!
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Summer jazz in the garden is super fun.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Kids and adults alike go crazy for this museum! So much fun for the whole family
International Spy Museum
Restaurants
For when you want a night out from the kids :)
High on my to-try list.
The Dabney
Save for a special occasion- so so good
Komi
Nice atmosphere and great food - best for sharing.
Tail Up Goat
Super unique atmosphere (part store, part kitchen) with delicious shareable food. Go with friends.
Maketto
Haven't been yet but hoping to go soon.
Bad Saint
Dying to go here - one of my friend's #1 DC recs.
Red Hen
Unique experience - hole in the wall with delicious, different Thai food.
Little Serow
Nice food and atmosphere - good for double date.
The Riggsby
Cool atmosphere and interesting food - some dishes are hit or miss. The burger is surprisingly amazing.
