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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48.3 Miles
94% 18 votes
Ziplines 408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Offering above ground experiences, Aerial Forest Adventure Park at Harpers Ferry has 72 challenge elements spread across six courses to choose from. Activities include rope and log bridges, zip lines, and rock walls.
48.3 Miles
92% 49 votes
Ziplines 408 Alstadis Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV MoreLess Info
For 2.5 to 3 hours, visitors to Harpers Ferry Zip Line Canopy Tour can zip across eight ziplines reaching heights up to 800 feet. Guests can see the area's wildlife from the same height as most of the trees.
48.4 Miles
84% 717 votes
Rafting 408 Alstadts Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
White water rafting adventures, tubing adventures, Zip Line Canopy Tours, kayaking and canoeing tours, stand up paddle boards rides, mountain bike, and fishing adventures are all available from River Riders. Additionally, the company operates the Aerial Forest Adventure Park where visitors can experience zip li…
48.7 Miles
80% 70 votes
Farms & Ranches 8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown, MD 21769 MoreLess Info
South Mountain Creamery is a local creamery and on-site dairy processing plant. They offer reasonable rates for fresh milk and other dairy products. They also provide calf feeding for kids.
48.8 Miles
86% 7 votes
Historic Sites 2406 Chestnut Grove Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 MoreLess Info
Now a National Historic Landmark, The Kennedy Farm was built in the 1850s by Dr. Robert F. Kennedy. It was once rented by John Brown, of the Harper's Ferry Raid. The building has been thoroughly restored.
49.0 Miles
80% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Greenbrier Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 MoreLess Info
Filled with nature trails, Alum Spring Park offers visitors creeks and forests to explore. The park features a large rock structure with a ledge that visitors can take in panoramic views of the park from.
49.1 Miles
51% 83 votes
Family Fun Center 1351 Central Park Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401 MoreLess Info
Established in 1997, Central Park Fun Land, features over 20 rides and attractions for kids of all ages to enjoy. Featuring Go-Karts, mini golf, laser tag, and more, this venue is an ideal setting for your next party.
49.6 Miles
81% 21 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton, MD MoreLess Info
Pickering Creek Audubon Center is a 400-acre working farm located next to Pickering Creek. Visitors can view many habitats surrounding the center including hardwood forests, marshes, meadows, wetlands, tidal creeks, and cropland.
49.6 Miles
95% 131 votes
Visitor Centers Store College Place, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
At the Appalachian Trail Conference Headquarters, hikers often have their pictures taken under the sign to signify that they have completed half the hike. The headquarters maintains a list of all hikers who have completed the 2,000-mile hike.
49.7 Miles
91% 149 votes
Monuments 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA MoreLess Info
Visitors can view the home of four generations of the Washington family at George Washington's Birthplace. The National Monument offers tours of the home of America's first president and founding father.
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