Things to Do with Kids in Columbia, MD

  • TripBuzz found 448 things to do with kids in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 427 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Baltimore, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • From Child Playtime & Swellness Center to Play N' Learn's Playground Superstores, the Columbia area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Rock Climbing, Movie Theaters, Lake and Parks.
  • Lying just 45 minutes outside of the nation's capital, Columbia, MD is the second wealthiest community in the country. Columbia consistently ranks in CNN and Money Magazine's top ten Best Places to Live, likely due to the fact that it is a planned community with 10 separate villages designed to increase residents' quality of life.
  • TripBuzz found 448 things to do with kids in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 427 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Baltimore, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • From Child Playtime & Swellness Center to Play N' Learn's Playground Superstores, the Columbia area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Rock Climbing, Movie Theaters, Lake and Parks.
  • Lying just 45 minutes outside of the nation's capital, Columbia, MD is the second wealthiest community in the country. Columbia consistently ranks in CNN and Money Magazine's top ten Best Places to Live, likely due to the fact that it is a planned community with 10 separate villages designed to increase residents' quality of life.
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100% 2 votes
Adventure Tour 1350 Beverly Rd., McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
For outdoors enthusiasts, Esquagama Tours is a great experience. The tour guides will show participants several interesting and fun areas with scenic and breathtaking views. Just a short trip outside of the city, it is perfect for a day experience.
25.1 Miles
88% 82 votes
Hiking Trails 7400 Georgetown Pk., McLean, VA MoreLess Info
The waterfall hike trail through Scott's Run Nature Preserve is the closest one to the Metro DC area. The main trail is a 2.2 mile loop, but there are also many interconnecting trails along the 384 acres that make up the park.
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98% 42 votes
History Museums 84 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD MoreLess Info
Get a history lesson at Banneker-Douglas Museum, the State of Maryland's official museum of African-American heritage. Exhibits, programs and projects help paint a picture of this rich cultural heritage. Admission is free.
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96% 49 votes
Colleges & Universities 60 College Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered at St. John's College, located in Annapolis. The on-campus library provides a quiet place for students to read and study. Programs and events are held year round.
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100% 1 votes
Other Entertainment 1350 Beverly Rd, Ste 115, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
The McLean Symphony is an all-volunteer orchestra that is under the guidance of Maestro Dingwall Fleary. The symphony presents concerts at the McLean Community Center and receives grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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90% 386 votes
Landmarks 91 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
Built in 1772, Maryland State House is the oldest operating state capitol in the country and features the largest wooden dome built in America without the use of nails. Guided tours of the capitol and the surrounding gardens are available.
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94% 84 votes
Historic Homes 19 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
Arts and architecture of the 18th century is on display at Hammond-Harwood House. Take a tour to see exhibits like a gentlemen's study. Colonial guides are on hand to provide a more detailed account of the displays.
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39% 23 votes
Dog Park 1299 N Herndon Street, Arlington, VA 22201 MoreLess Info
The Clarendon Dog Park is a community-based neighborhood park that is covered in a mix of soft gravel and grass. One of the most popular features of the dog park are large fountains that the canines can run through and play in.
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25% 4 votes
Parks 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
McLean Central Park is a large open space with lots of trees and plants. There is a community center and performance area as well as several fields and courts for relaxation and recreation.
25.3 Miles
91% 307 votes
Airfields George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
Guests to Gravelly Point Park are able to have great views for planespotting as planes from the Reagan Airport take off and land over the park area. There are also park-related activities like picnicking, biking, and running.
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