Things to Do with Kids in Ellicott City, MD

  • TripBuzz found 352 things to do with kids in or near Ellicott City, Maryland, including 338 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Silver Spring, Columbia and Pasadena.
  • From Illusions By Vick to Long Gate Playground, the Ellicott City area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • A census-designated place, Ellicott City is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. One of America's most wealthy communities, Ellicott City has been named amongst the top '20 Best Places to Live in the U.S.' by Money magazine four times since 2005. The cities downtown can be found in the Patapsco River valley and is home to the historic sector of the community.
  • TripBuzz found 352 things to do with kids in or near Ellicott City, Maryland, including 338 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Silver Spring, Columbia and Pasadena.
  • From Illusions By Vick to Long Gate Playground, the Ellicott City area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Family Fun Center and Playgrounds.
  • A census-designated place, Ellicott City is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland. One of America's most wealthy communities, Ellicott City has been named amongst the top '20 Best Places to Live in the U.S.' by Money magazine four times since 2005. The cities downtown can be found in the Patapsco River valley and is home to the historic sector of the community.
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34.4 Miles
73% 15 votes
Parks 4401 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
34.5 Miles
95% 176 votes
Parks 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Baker Park has easy walking trails, water features, baseball fields, picnic tables, and benches. Visitors can walk, jog, run, play tennis, or hang out anytime. They also usually hold concerts every July 4th.
34.5 Miles
93% 43 votes
Children's Museums 1611 North Market Street, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
Initially the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, this historic house operates as Rose Hill Manor Park & Children's Museum today featuring numerous exhibits and hands-on displays about domestic life during colonial period.
34.5 Miles
89% 204 votes
Historic Homes 121 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
34.5 Miles
91% 202 votes
History Museums 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
34.5 Miles
70% 20 votes
Historic Sites 154 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
A reconstruction of Barbara Fritchie's original Civil War dwelling, the Barbara Fritchie House and Museum documents Civil War history. Artifacts and antiques on display include furniture, clothing, chinaware, original documents, and manuscripts.
34.5 Miles
50% 8 votes
Fishing 412 Congressional Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666 MoreLess Info
Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing is a fishing charter company that offers fishing tours 7 days of the week. The company is available for birthday parties, bachelor parties, company outings, and team building activities.
34.6 Miles
89% 842 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
The Old Town Waterfront is centered mostly around the marina and parks, allowing for outdoor activities like boating, fishing, biking, and walking. The district also features many shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
34.6 Miles
71% 255 votes
Boat Cruise 205 The Strand, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
Several tours of both the freshwater and seawater regions within the Washington DC region are available through the Potomac Riverboat Company. Sightseeing tours include the Washington Monuments Cruise, the Mount Vernon Cruise, the Alexandria Seaport Cruise, and the Pirate Cruise.
34.6 Miles
92% 172 votes
Specialty Museums 105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.
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