Things to Do with Kids in Alexandria, VA

  • TripBuzz found 478 things to do with kids in or near Alexandria, Virginia, including 459 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • From Cameron Run Regional Park to US Bowling, the Alexandria area offers 111 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Historic Homes, Historic Sites and Rock Climbing.
  • Just minutes from Washington, D.C., many federal employees and military personnel call Alexandria home. An historic city, Alexandria has an old town feel with many Victorian homes and registered landmarks. A popular area for tourism, the city further provides several outdoor parks, walking/jogging trails and golf courses, as well as cultural sites such as theaters, museums and art galleries.
  • TripBuzz found 478 things to do with kids in or near Alexandria, Virginia, including 459 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • From Cameron Run Regional Park to US Bowling, the Alexandria area offers 111 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Historic Homes, Historic Sites and Rock Climbing.
  • Just minutes from Washington, D.C., many federal employees and military personnel call Alexandria home. An historic city, Alexandria has an old town feel with many Victorian homes and registered landmarks. A popular area for tourism, the city further provides several outdoor parks, walking/jogging trails and golf courses, as well as cultural sites such as theaters, museums and art galleries.
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Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant 1310 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Cooks prepare classic Italian favorites, such as fettucine alfredo and mussels marina, alongside desserts such as tiramisu
6.3 Miles
94% 6663 votes
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History Museums Washington, DC 20001 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
6.3 Miles
92% 1437 votes
Theaters Washington, DC 20566 MoreLess Info
At the John f. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, guests have the opportunity to watch ballet, classical museum, dance, and opera performances. The location also offers guided tours of its facilities.
6.3 Miles
78% 777 votes
Bus Tours 12th & Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
Specializing in walking tours, On Board Tours DC leads visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol Building, World War II Memorial, and other sites. One the DC It All Tour, visitors can enjoy a yacht ride down the Potomac River.
6.4 Miles
72% 18 votes
Parks 1021 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of four acres, Quincy Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include six tennis courts, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and numerous picnic areas.
6.4 Miles
93% 94 votes
Islands George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Landscaped architects transformed overgrown farmland on a small island in 1930 to become the memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island. A forest was designed to mimic the original forest on the island, and there are miles of walking trails.
6.4 Miles
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.
6.5 Miles
80% 1061 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
The National Museum of Crime & Punishment covers the country's incarceration system, offering interactive learning experiences on topics like the judicial system and consequences of crime. The museum also offers forensic science workshops for guests who wish to learn about CSI techniques.
6.5 Miles
88% 43 votes
Monuments Washington, DC MoreLess Info
The National Japanese American Memorial is dedicated to Japanese-Americans who fought in World War II and those who were sent to internment camps. The location features two Japanese cranes standing on a tall pedestal.
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Children's Museums 3rd & H Sts NE, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Capital Childrens Museum is designed primarily for children age 8 and younger. The Museum houses exhibits and programs that honor kids' voices and reflect themes that speak to them as they learn about and engage with the world around them.
6.5 Miles
91% 2949 votes
Theaters 511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
As the site where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Ford's Theatre offers group tours where visitors can learn about the history behind the event. The theater also hosts Civil War musicals and other historical interpretations.
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