Planning a trip to Washington DC with kids? In this episode of Chaos and Carry-Ons, Stephanie breaks down her family’s spring break trip to DC—sharing a real, day-by-day itinerary, honest hotel review, and the travel tips she wishes she knew before going.

From finally scoring a White House tour to navigating the Metro for the first time (and surviving those escalators 😅), we cover what it’s really like visiting DC as a family of five.

We’re talking:

• Staying at the Hyatt Place Washington DC / White House (pros, cons, and room size for families)
• Visiting the White House and what to expect on the tour
• Walking the monuments (and why we’d do it differently next time)
• Tips for the Smithsonian National Zoo — including how to get free tickets
• Riding the Washington Metro with kids
• Ex ...