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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16.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Situated along the Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Ridge Park offers boating and fishing opportunities as well as a 9-hole golf course with driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course. It also has picnic tables, playgrounds and walking trails.
16.7 Miles
25% 12 votes
Dog Park Orebaugh Ave & Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
The Wheaton Regional Dog Park offers pets the chance to play on a grass surface. The location also features a 6-foot chain link fence so owners can let their dogs off their leashes safely.
16.8 Miles
86% 22 votes
Dog Park 10900 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
With fresh water and a safe environment, Cabin John Dog Park is considered a top dog park. Open sunrise to sunset, patrons can allow their pets to go leashless and mingle with other dogs while socializing with other dog lovers.
16.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 11751 Orebaugh Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
The Wheaton Ice Arena is a public ice skating facility that offers ice skating lessons, ice hockey classes, and skating exhibitions throughout the year. The facility contains an NHL sized ice rink and a workout center.
16.9 Miles
95% 104 votes
National & State Parks 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Cabin John Regional Park has a well-maintained 5-mile recreational hiking and biking trail. They also have a skating rink, campgrounds, picnic and playground areas, and outdoor tennis courts, among others.
17.0 Miles
97% 30 votes
Kayaking 9812 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
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.
17.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 11901 Claridge Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.
17.0 Miles
60% 15 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 4209 Fairfax Corner Ave E, Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
A pottery studio, Color Me Mine invites visitors to paint their own pieces of pottery, which the studio then fires. The studio holds events for kids and adults, and offers a variety of promotions.
17.1 Miles
89% 37 votes
Boat Cruise 11710 MacArthur Blvd Potomac, MD, Potomac, MD MoreLess Info
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.
17.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Swimming Pool 5900 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852 MoreLess Info
Offering recreational swim opportunities to the community, Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center consists of indoor lap pools, leisure pools, and water slide areas. The center has a deep water pool with different levels of diving platforms.
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