DC Winter Vacation Guide: Best Getaways and Activities for Families

DC is a Capitol City to be sure, but the chill factor in the winter can make it tricky to find fun things to do with kids each and every day of Christmas vacation and long winter weekends. From local snow tubing spots to free indoor museums, winter day trips to staycations, we've rounded up the best things to do in Washington DC on winter break(s)!

These ideas include the best DC museums, favorite outdoor ice skating rinks, and amazing indoor playgrounds— all guaranteed to make every day a fun day.

Skate in the shadow of the National Gallery of Art. Photo by Elvert Barnes/CC BY 2.0