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Washington DC With Kids — A Family Weekend Plan

Stuff to keep small humans happy without losing your weekend.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    Ben's Chili Bowl

    Half-smokes · $ · U Street

    Easy dinner to start the weekend — DC institution since 1958 — half-smoke with chili and onions.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in U Street — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Bowling Alley
    Family · Nearby lanes

    Two frames in, nobody's bored — easy plan with friends, family or a casual date.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Nearby lanes — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Le Diplomate

    French brasserie · $$$ · 14th Street

    Paris transplant on 14th — best people-watching patio in town.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in 14th Street — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Drive-In Movie
    Family · Outskirts

    Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Outskirts — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening

    Wind down at the hotel

    Pool dip, takeout pizza, early bedtime. Save Saturday-night plans for the over-12 trip.

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Public Skating Rink
    Outdoors · Downtown

    Lace up at a city rink — date-night classic and the easiest winter family outing.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Tubing Hill
    Family · Local hill

    Slide down on an inner tube, ride the lift back — silly fun with kids or friends.

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    Why this pick
    • ·Family-friendly and easy to enjoy with kids
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Local hill — short walk from your other stops

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