- 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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Inviting eatery serves classic Italian dishes like chicken parmesan, spaghetti carbonara, and shrimp scampi
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 58,000 American soldiers who passed away during the Vietnam War. The location's fixtures included the Memorial Wall, The Three Soldiers, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
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The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
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Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.
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Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013
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One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
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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.
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As a popular biking trail, Custis Trail provides visitors with a scenic path that weaves through a wooded area. The trail follows Route 66, with local commuters often riding it.
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10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Within the Arlington National Cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknowns that is also sometimes called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Tomb sarcophagus is placed over the grave of an unknown soldier from World War I and serves as a memorial for all deceased unknown soldiers.
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7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20743
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An outdoor family pool with play features and two water slides is offered at the Allentown Fitness & Splash Park. Year round features of the complex include a 25 yard lap pool, hot tub, game room, and fitness room with cardio machines.
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13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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The central attraction at the Fort Washington National Park is an 19th cenutry historic fort made of stone which was initially used for military defense. The park also contains many trails, picnic spots and a small museum.