Things to Do with Kids in Arlington, VA

  • TripBuzz found 524 things to do with kids in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 499 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Bowie.
  • From Mount Vernon Trail to Gravelly Point Park, the Arlington area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Monuments, Dog Park, Theaters and Parks.
  • Part of the original 'ten mile square,' Arlington was returned to Virginia in the 1840s. The city has enjoyed a great deal of population growth over the years, thanks to the large number of people who work in nearby Washington DC. Arlington is closely tied to Washington DC and politics, and has war memorials, museums, and the famous national cemetery within its borders.
  • TripBuzz found 524 things to do with kids in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 499 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Bowie.
  • From Mount Vernon Trail to Gravelly Point Park, the Arlington area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Monuments, Dog Park, Theaters and Parks.
  • Part of the original 'ten mile square,' Arlington was returned to Virginia in the 1840s. The city has enjoyed a great deal of population growth over the years, thanks to the large number of people who work in nearby Washington DC. Arlington is closely tied to Washington DC and politics, and has war memorials, museums, and the famous national cemetery within its borders.
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16.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Hiking Trails 4515 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail is 3.4 miles of various surfaces including asphalt and stonedust. The trail crosses over a stream and traversing it may require the use of bridges, fairweather crossings and paved swales.
16.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Town of Herndon Line, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
With nearly six miles of interconnected pathways, the paved Sugarland Stream Valley Run Trail winds through marshes, streams and scenic woodlands. Outdoor opportunities here include walking, hiking, biking or observing nature.
16.2 Miles
- 1 votes
National & State Parks 5200 Arrowhead Park Drive, Centreville, VA 20120 MoreLess Info
A sports complex, Arrowhead Park is located behind an elementary school and provides lighted fields for soccer, football and baseball. The park has bleachers, restroom facilities and walking paths leading to each of the fields.
16.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 4718 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Maintained by the Fairfax County Parks Department, Poplar Tree Park is a public recreational complex filled with numerous sports fields available for use. Four baseball/softball fields, two soccer fields, and restroom facilities are among the amenities at the park.
16.4 Miles
91% 92 votes
Lake 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Lake Needwood in Needwood Lake Circle is a great spot to relax and unwind. They have picnic sheds and barbecue grills for cookouts. Boating, fishing, ziplining, walking, hiking and jogging are just some of the activities you can do here.
16.4 Miles
97% 31 votes
Parks 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Rock Creek Regional Park features an array of trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can also rent kayaks or boats to explore the 75-acre Lake Needwood, go fishing, or go on a pontoon tour.
16.5 Miles
95% 130 votes
Ziplines 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
16.6 Miles
97% 67 votes
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Go Ape!

Ziplines Rock Creek Regional Park, 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure ropes course and zip line. Visitors can expect to traverse the challenging course from treetop to treetop while kept safe by a secure harness.
16.6 Miles
70% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 13025 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Offering first-run feature films, AMC Worldgate 9 utilizes digital projection in its nine auditoriums. The theater provides reclining chairs, stadium seating, a bar with adult beverages, reserved seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
16.7 Miles
67% 15 votes
Golf 15711 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 MoreLess Info
Northwest Park Golf Course is a public golf course comprised of 18 holes. A relatively long course at 7200 yards, it offers a shorter, more challenging inner 9 holes for a quicker game.
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