New York/Washington D.C.

I just would not travel these distances with young DC. It’s just not great for them and they won’t remember what’s there anyway.

By the way, Philadelphia was great. We were there in the Spring and thought it was excellent. There is a tourist bus that links the historic and museum areas so getting around is easy. Both the main art galleries (Barnes Foundation and the Museum of Art) are superb. Not sure if very young DC will agree, but you cannot leave Philadelphia without visiting them. They are world class.

The Independence sites can get busy but you must visit them. It’s a fascinating city with an important history. If you need a calmer area, we found Society Hill to have a character all of its own. It also has some of the oldest churches in the USA and many of these are worth a visit because William Penn’s vision was religious tolerance so there are several worth a visit and the largest Quaker Meeting House which was the religion of the Penn Family. Just have a nose around. You can also go to the Fire Service Museum. DC might like that.

Chicago is so fantastic for children! Or Boston? I just don’t get D.C.

You could take an overnight train from Philly to Chicago. Oh my god! I want to do this. Can I come?

New York. Or even better Chicago?

Washington is better with small children.

Washington is great. However so is Philadelphia. There is plenty to see and do there. We loved the society Hill area. I would then do a trip to Amish country, the Skyline Drive and Gettysburg. Washington is great but it’s another city. I would do a separate trip there personally when DC are older. They won’t get much out of the museums and memorials at their age.

D.c - slower pace of life