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Washington DC

Hi there! Whether you're a long-time DMV resident, recently moved, or visiting, I have you covered below with personal recs from our 12 years living in the DC area.

The Best of Washington, D.C. With Kids

20 Museums in DC for Kids - 17 free!

4-Day Washington DC Itinerary (includes 3-5 stops per day, parking, and restaurant recommendations)

Best Playgrounds in DC

25 Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants for Dinner, Brunch, Lunch & Dessert

15 Free Hidden Gems in DC

How to Survive the National Zoo -- All my tips!


Fall Fun in the DMV

34 Fall Festivals in Northern Virginia in 2023

10 Things to Put on Your DC Fall Bucketlist

Our Family's Favorite Fall Festival in Virginia: Cox Farms in Centreville, VA

Our Family's Favorite Fall Festival in Maryland: Butler's Orchard in Germantown, MD

Our Favorite PYO Pumpkin Patch in Virginia: Hollin Farms

Our Favorite PYO Apples in Maryland: Homestead Farm

Thanksgiving Events in the DMV

Massanutten Resort Fall Chair Lift Review

Fall Foliage Estimate Tracking Websites


Northern Virginia Family Fun

45 of the Best Playgrounds in Northern Virginia

Best Indoor Play Areas

Kid-Friendly Restaurants for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

20 Northern Virginia Kid-Friendly Hikes & Paved Walks

Nature Centers in Virginia and Maryland

Our Family's Favorite Bubble Tea Locations

Outdoor Birthday Party Locations in Northern Virginia


Maryland Family Destinations

16 Things to Do With Kids In Annapolis

Best Chesapeake Bay Beaches within 1 hour of DC

Assateague Island (Best Spot to See Wild Ponies)

Best Playgrounds in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties

Outdoor Birthday Party Locations

Beaches Near DC in Maryland

Nature Centers in Virginia and Maryland


Virginia Family Destinations

Chincoteague Island (Best Spot to See Wild Ponies)

5 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Shenandoah National Park

5 Best Things to Do in Colonial Williamsburg with Kids

8 Spring Break Locations including Virginia Beach

Beaches Near DC in Virginia

West Virginia --> 20 Things to Do in Harpers Ferry


Winter Fun in the DMV

Top 20 Best Holiday Light Displays in DC, Virginia in Maryland - all the dates, prices and ticket info

Winter in DC - 42 Things to Do

10 Best Winter Spots in Washington DC

Blackwater Falls Sledding in West Virginia (longest sled run on the East Coast)

Sledding Hills in DC, Virginia, and Maryland

Ice Skating in DC, Virginia, and Maryland

Snow Tubing in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia

Bryce Resort Snow Tubing Review

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