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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29.6 Miles
54% 13 votes
Historic Sites 20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Oatlands Historic House & Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and offers daily tours of the mansion and terraced gardens. They also host an afternoon tea in the carriage house with advance reservations. Available for weddings and special events.
29.7 Miles
94% 16 votes
Libraries 208 West Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176 MoreLess Info
The Thomas Balch Library is a public library that serves the community of Leesburg and it's visitors. The library offers an extensive collection of titles and genres, as well as a large collection of genealogical and historical research materials.
29.7 Miles
94% 17 votes
Science Museums 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD MoreLess Info
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center sits on a 2,650-acre site that includes forests, wetlands, marshes and 12 miles of protected shoreline. Visitors can hike their many trails, go kayaking, see wildlife and enjoy educational programs.
29.8 Miles
86% 192 votes
Zoos 19270 James Monrow Highway, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Spread over 21 acres is the Lessburg Animal Park that concentrates on family-based fun. There are several sections, including the animal petting and feeding area, exotic animal exhibits, and park activities like pony and wagon rides.
29.8 Miles
91% 155 votes
Historic Homes Route 15, Leesburg, VA 22075 MoreLess Info
The large and prestigious site known as Oatlands Plantation contains a restored country home that is fully furnished with 19th century items. The attached garden is well-maintained and available for public viewing after a tour of the house itself.
29.8 Miles
100% 8 votes
Recreation Centers 60 Ida Lee Dr NW, Leesburg, VA 20176 MoreLess Info
Amenities at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center include a fitness center, two indoor swimming pools and a whirlpool, a full-size basketball court, racquetball courts and a banquet hall. They also offer many classes and fitness programs.
29.9 Miles
95% 40 votes
Parks 60 Ida Lee Drive, Leesburg, VA MoreLess Info
Ida Lee Park Recreation Center is a full-service recreational facility with indoor pools, a basketball court, a fitness center, racquetball courts, and a banquet hall. Child care is available to visitors.
30.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 600 Shaw Ct, Severn, MD 21144 MoreLess Info
Shaw & Sons Inc is essentially a mobile carnival that can be hired to set up a midway with rides and games for special events. The service includes an array of carnival-style refreshments.
30.2 Miles
64% 11 votes
Boat Rentals 2802 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 MoreLess Info
South River Boat Rentals is a power boat, sailboat, and luxury yacht rental charter company that operates on the Chesapeake Bay. The company specializes in team building events as well as corporate charters.
30.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
Sailing 64 Old South River Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 MoreLess Info
With Sea Joy Sailing, visitors can tour major waterways and landmarks of the region on a sailing yacht. Some of the major landmarks seen on the cruise include the Thomas Point Lighthouse and Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
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