Things to Do with Kids in Washington, DC

  • 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.
  • 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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Museum with an authentic Civil War surgeon’s tent, a 19th century holding coffin, and dioramas detailing medical evacuations
2.9 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.
2.9 Miles
91% 908 votes
Monuments 1 Rotary road, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
There were 184 federal employees, military personnel, civilians, and flight crew members who were killed during the Pentagon attack on September 11, 2001, and the Pentagon Memorial is a way to preserve the memories of those lost. The largescale memorial statue is in the shadow of the Pentagon itself.
3.2 Miles
76% 67 votes
Visitor Centers 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
Group and walking tours take visitors through an exploration of the effects and lifecycles of illegal drugs, and the history of the country's Drug Enforcement Agency, at the DEA Museum & Visitors Center.
3.5 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.
4.0 Miles
89% 37 votes
Theaters 2611 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
As its name implies, the award-winning Synetic Theatre offers an inventive mash-up of classic plays using music, movement, and artistic flair. With a comfortable theatre, the ticket prices are reasonable considering the uniqueness of the shows.
4.1 Miles
69% 398 votes
Movie Theaters 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a combination of a theater and club, where patrons can watch movies as well as live comedy shows from their tables. The theater features bar food and drinks, wine and spirits.
4.1 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.
4.2 Miles
93% 166 votes
Bike Paths Along Shoreline, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Views of the Potomac and Washington DC monuments are some of the biggest pulls for the Mount Vernon Trail. It is a multi-use recreational trail that runs for nearly 18 miles along the shoreline of the river.
5.0 Miles
70% 23 votes
Dog Park 2101 S Pollard Street, Arlington, VA 22204 MoreLess Info
Spread across nearly four acres of space, the Fort Barnard Park features standard park amenities like a children's playground, picnic shelter, and a walking path. This park also maintains a complete baseball field with player benches and a basketball court.
5.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Theaters 2700 South Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206 MoreLess Info
American Century Theater operates out of a stage attached to a middle school and focuses on 'neglected' 20th century plays. This black box theater provides lots of flexibility in seating and staging.
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