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Washington DC With Kids: A Realistic 48-Hour Itinerary for Parents Traveling Alone

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Washington DC With Kids: A Realistic 48-Hour Itinerary for Parents Traveling Alone

Washington, DC isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind for a trip with young kids, especially if you’re doing it on your own. But after spending about 48 hours there with my two kids, it ended up being one of the most manageable and surprisingly fun trips we’ve taken.

In this post, I share what our time actually looked like, from navigating the National Mall and using the Metro with a double stroller to finding easy wins like playground breaks and free Smithsonian museums. It’s a realistic look at what DC with kids is really like, including what worked, what didn’t, and how to make it feel doable as the only adult.

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