- 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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SECU Arena is 5200 seat venue for sporting events and athletics at Towson University. The arena also hosts concerts and serves as the home for 4 of Towson's athletic teams.
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Visitors at the Colonial Beach Municipal Pier can enjoy panoramic views of the water and the extensive beach from the single point. It is also very popular to fish off of the pier and walk dogs.
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1304 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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The Rising Sun Tavern was originally built by George Washington's younger brother. It is currently being used as a museum that teaches about life in an 18th century tavern with costumed actors to tell stories of those who stayed at the site.
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The white, elegant Mary Washington House was purchased by George Washington for his mother. It now holds a museum with several personal items that Mary Washington owned and a fully landscaped garden.
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Visitors can tie up their boats at the dock at Bayside Marina so they can explore the surrounding village. The marina has a restaurant where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and drinks.
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907 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA
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Focused on civilian life during the Civil War era, Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center houses documents, artifacts and artwork from the local area in seven permanent exhibits, alongside special events like Second Saturdays, dedicated to interactive activities for all ages..
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Located in the heart of downtown Colonial Beach is the Museum at Colonial Beach. The museum features artifacts, fisherman equipment and documents that celebrate the history and culture of the area.
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1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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George Washington's sister and brother-in-law built the Georgian-style Kenmore Plantation & Gardens just before the Revolutionary War. The house itself and garden have been restored for tours, and there is also the Crowinshield Museum building which offers rotating exhibits.
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908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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The largest collection of documents and artifacts in the United States that are related to former president James Monroe can be found at the James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library. It was first opened in 1927 and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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37291 Jefferson Pike, Purcellville, VA 20132
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Centered where the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers meet, Harpers Ferry Adventure Center has numerous outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Popular attractions include white water rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing and ziplining.