Family-friendly Activities in Washington DC

We have all heard how Washington DC is not only the capital of the country, but it is also a melting pot of culture. This does not mean that you have to spend an incredible amount of money during your visit, there is plenty of family-friendly and almost-free activities going around all year round in the capital and metropolitan city and here, we will give you some ideas on some unique places and activities that you and your family and friends can indulge in.

For one thing, instead of ‘spending’ money, why not come for a free tour at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing...of money. This is the only place in the country that you get to see this being done. Although the bureau is open all year round, we will have you know that peak season is usually the summer months, more specifically somewhere between March to August. The tour is absolutely free of charge (nothing can beat that, for sure) and the tickets go on a first-come, first-serve basis so, this can only mean one thing for tourists.....you have to come early. The office, thankfully, opens their doors early at 8 in the morning. Some of our charter bus Washington DC tourists and customers lament that there is usually a long line early in the morning and although the office opens up at 8am, the tickets take less than an hour to finish being handed out.

Most kids find it easy to fall in love with Washington DC’s absolutely surreal Metrorail system. It gives them a taste of what a traditional train ride is like and of course, if you are visiting during the summer months, the experience will serve as a respite from the punishing summer weather. The day passes are a real steal, for your information and you can use the day pass for rides in the rail all over the city so, if you are not already chartering a Washington DC tour bus, taking the day pass would be a great alternative. But for large groups, we would strongly recommend renting your own party bus, charter bus, shuttle coach or mini bus in order to make the most out of your time here in Washington DC.

When you are done with all those wonderfully free activities in the large metropolis Washington DC, then it is time to bring the rented charter bus to Rock Creek Park at night. It is an expansive, rustic park that measures right up to more than two thousand acres which includes Peirce Mills, The Old Stone House, a nature center, golf course, tennis court, kids’ playing area and stable. It is Washington DC’s equivalent of Central Park. At night, people come here to watch the stars...and we think you might want to do that when you are here too.