- TripBuzz found 534 things to do with kids in or near Washington, D.C., including 503 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Bowie.
- From Nationals Park to Smithsonian National Zoological Park, the Washington area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Monuments, History Museums, Theaters and Bus Tours.
- As the capital of the nation, Washington D.C. is fortunate enough to host a blended variety of activities, events, and attractions for all visitor types. History buffs can see the many memorials and Smithsonian Museum, party animals will enjoy the robust night life, and foodies will have their pick of hundreds of different and unique restaurants.
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12.4 Miles
Howery Field Park is a sports complex that was erected in the memory of the servicemen who died onsite while volunteering to create the park. The area includes several baseball diamonds and a memorial.
12.5 Miles
The Mary Surratt House Museum was originally constructed in 1852, and was the farm home of John and Mary Surratt. The house has since been a restaurant, hotel, and tavern, as well as a Confederate safe house.
12.5 Miles
Canterbury Woods Park is an outdoor park that is home to a swing set, multiple children's playgrounds, a creek, and a trail. The trail can be used for walking, hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching.
12.7 Miles
89%
37 votes
11710 MacArthur Blvd Potomac, MD, Potomac, MD
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Visitors who take the Great Falls Canal Boat Ride will ride through a historical canal in a boat pulled by mules, while park rangers in period clothing discuss 19th century life. The ride lasts for approximately one hour.
12.8 Miles
Potomac Woods Park features a number of amenities that make it a community favorite. Attractions include tennis courts, grills, playground equipment, basketball courts, ball fields, and Art in Public Places.
12.9 Miles
57%
7 votes
Potomac Woods Plaza, 1071 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD 20854
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Hosting birthday parties for children, The Little Gym of Potomac, MD offers activities from tumbling to parachute games with a trained instructor. The gym provides pizza, ice cream, and cake for the party.
13.0 Miles
98%
121 votes
11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
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Designed for more experienced hikers, the Great Falls Billy Goat Trail is 4 miles of natural beauty. Tucked away from the fast paced city, the hiking trail offers views of still pools, white rapids and lush foliage.
13.0 Miles
Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
13.0 Miles
100%
22 votes
Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
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Great Falls & the Potomac Gorge constitute a remarkable and unique ecosystem, a natural space unspoiled by its relative proximity to developed areas. The area features a diverse array of plant and animal species, as well as stunning views.
13.1 Miles
Located on 20 acres, Falls Road Local Park is home to Hadley's Playground, an accessible children's playground with play structures, a rope wall and swings. The park also offers sports fields and courts, a walking path and grassy fields.