Capitol Park
1315 10th St
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About this place
Forty acres of lawn and huge old trees around the Capitol, with a rose garden and plenty of squirrels to chase. No playground, so think picnic and a run on the grass after a Capitol tour.
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Right across from the Capitol and its lawns, with a saltwater pool and cabanas. Handy for a downtown weekend on foot.
Free tours of the Capitol itself, open on weekdays only. Expect a security line and no toy weapons, then let the kids run it off on the lawns outside.
A 1920s market building turned hotel a couple of blocks from the Capitol. The pool is the reward at the end of a long museum day.
Suites at the edge of Capitol Park, so dinner can be mac and cheese in your room after a day on your feet.
A 1925 building turned boutique hotel a few blocks from the Capitol, and it says outright that kids are welcome (cribs and connecting rooms on request). No pool, so it's a better fit for a baby or toddler than a kid who wants to swim.
A burger place on R Street with its own beer for you and plain burgers, grilled cheese and hot dogs on the kids' menu.