Guide to Indoor Playgrounds, Play Spaces, and More Indoor Fun for Kids in DC
When it's raining and chilly or blazingly hot and steamy outdoors and you just need some inside fun, where do you go? What do you do? We can answer this burning (pun intended) question with our favorite places, go-to activities and general DC know-how.
Check out some of our best indoor playgrounds and play spaces in the city, favorite museums, or indoor fun that does not require you to go anywhere. Have a great (indoor) day, DC!


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