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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La Tasca 607 King St, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Guests learn the best ways to make sangria under the guidance of La Tasca’s sangria experts
0.2 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.
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94% 48 votes
Historic Sites 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308 MoreLess Info
Located on 25 acres of scenic land, River Farm is a gardening area that the American Horticultural Society calls home. The farm is also popular for a number of event rentals, including weddings and business gatherings.
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More than a museum to George Washington himself, the Washington Masonic National Memorial also serves as a set of collections that detail the history of the Freemasons in the United States. The institution has a research center and library as well.
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92% 74 votes
Theaters 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
There is nothing like live entertainment, and there is plenty of it to see at The Little Theater of Alexandria. Shows include classics and new shows including The Christmas Carol, God, of Carnage, and The Game's Afoot.
7.9 Miles
87% 84 votes
Historic Homes 9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039 MoreLess Info
Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
3.3 Miles
88% 49 votes
Historic Sites 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
5.1 Miles
74% 376 votes
Golf 6625 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315 MoreLess Info
Far from your average golf experience, Top Golf Alexandria, combines all of your favorite leisure activities with food and drink to create a memorable day or night out. Also, the perfect venue for your next party or corporate event.
0.4 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.
1.2 Miles
94% 16 votes
Hiking Trails Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail, Oxon Hill, MD MoreLess Info
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail is a 3.5-mile trail that gains 200-ft in elevation as the trail progresses. The trail can be used for running, walking, in-line skating, and mountain biking.
2.1 Miles
80% 1293 votes
Marinas 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
National Harbor is a multi-purpose waterfront area which is home to a wide range of attractions including the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, a marina, a children's museum, multiple nightlife and dining destinations and more.
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