Activities for Big Kids in Washington DC

18 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Washington DC. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.

National Mall and MonumentsFree

National Mall and Monuments

4.8(45,000)

Ages: Best for ages 5-17

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureFree

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

4.7(22,000)

Ages: Best for ages 9-17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Gravelly Point ParkFree

Gravelly Point Park

4.7(4,800)

Ages: Best for ages 2-14

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Georgetown Waterfront ParkFree

Georgetown Waterfront Park

4.6(4,200)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Nationals Park$$$

Nationals Park

4.6(18,500)

Ages: Best for ages 4-17

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
National Museum of Natural HistoryFree

National Museum of Natural History

4.6(54,000)

Ages: Best for ages 3-16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
National Air and Space MuseumFree

National Air and Space Museum

4.6(62,000)

Ages: Best for ages 4-17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Yards ParkFree

Yards Park

4.6(3,100)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Glen Echo ParkPartially Free

Glen Echo Park

4.6(2,800)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/Outdoor
Theodore Roosevelt IslandFree

Theodore Roosevelt Island

4.6(5,200)

Ages: Best for ages 4-14

Outdoor
National Museum of American HistoryFree

National Museum of American History

4.5(36,000)

Ages: Best for ages 6-17

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
International Spy Museum$$$

International Spy Museum

4.5(12,800)

Ages: Best for ages 10-17

IndoorRainy Day
Smithsonian National ZooFree

Smithsonian National Zoo

4.5(38,000)

Ages: Best for ages 2-11

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Eastern MarketFree

Eastern Market

4.5(6,800)

Ages: Best for ages 3-17

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
The Wharf DCFree

The Wharf DC

4.5(7,800)

Ages: Best for ages 3-17

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Ben's Chili Bowl$

Ben's Chili Bowl

4.4(8,900)

Ages: Best for ages 4-17

IndoorRainy Day
National Building Museum$$

National Building Museum

4.4(3,200)

Ages: Best for ages 3-14

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
National Children's Museum$$

National Children's Museum

4.3(3,600)

Ages: Best for ages 1-8

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day

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