Things to Do with Kids in Arlington, VA

  • TripBuzz found 524 things to do with kids in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 499 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Bowie.
  • From Mount Vernon Trail to Gravelly Point Park, the Arlington area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Monuments, Dog Park, Theaters and Parks.
  • Part of the original 'ten mile square,' Arlington was returned to Virginia in the 1840s. The city has enjoyed a great deal of population growth over the years, thanks to the large number of people who work in nearby Washington DC. Arlington is closely tied to Washington DC and politics, and has war memorials, museums, and the famous national cemetery within its borders.
  • TripBuzz found 524 things to do with kids in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 499 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Bowie.
  • From Mount Vernon Trail to Gravelly Point Park, the Arlington area offers 113 different types of family activities, including: Monuments, Dog Park, Theaters and Parks.
  • Part of the original 'ten mile square,' Arlington was returned to Virginia in the 1840s. The city has enjoyed a great deal of population growth over the years, thanks to the large number of people who work in nearby Washington DC. Arlington is closely tied to Washington DC and politics, and has war memorials, museums, and the famous national cemetery within its borders.
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19.7 Miles
54% 13 votes
History Museums 8614 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, MD MoreLess Info
Celebrating the early history of the areas railroads and the Civil War, the Bowie Train Station Museum is popular with locomotive and history buffs alike. The museum features photographs of the town throughout history, a vintage caboose and an out of service railway tower.
19.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Gymnastics 14201 Woodcliff Ct, Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
Offering the chance to build children's natural athleticism, Silver Stars Gymnastics believes in teaching discipline, dedication, and goal setting. Classes include tumbling, small children's classes, and higher level gymnastics for children interested in competition.
19.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Scenic Railroads 8614 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, MD 20715 MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Huntington Railroad Museum presents guided tours of a small complex of railroad buildings. Explore life and history of the early Huntington railroad see the machines that guide railroad operation.
19.8 Miles
Laser Tag 14201 Woodcliff Ct, Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a castle and knight themed multilevel laser tag arena with fog, lights, and sounds at Castle Laser Tag. The laser tag venue also hosts birthday parties and corporate events.
19.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 3600 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716 MoreLess Info
A one-acre facility for canine recreation, the City of Bowie Dog Park provides open space with mulch, trees and benches. The park is fenced and has a separate area for small or shy dogs.
19.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 565 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD 20724 MoreLess Info
Maryland City Park offers a wide range of amenities including baseball fields, paved trails, a playground and picnic areas. They also feature a dog park as well as fishing on the Patuxent River.
19.9 Miles
71% 28 votes
Water Parks 9300 Signal View Drive, Manassas, VA MoreLess Info
The small Signal Bay Water Park is owned and operated by the city of Manassas. There is a lazy river, water cannons, several water slides, and a shallow depth children's area based around a pirate ship structure.
20.0 Miles
57% 7 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 14705 Baltimore Ave, Ste A, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy sport laser tag games in a large multilevel arena at Xp Laser Sport. The laser tag venue host both leagues and tournaments and features a wide range of video and arcade games.
20.0 Miles
14% 7 votes
Bowling 11920 Acton Lane, Waldorf, MD 20601 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center with 32 lanes, AMF Waldorf Lanes offers open and league bowling with an on-site pro shop. The center also provides a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade games and a bar with televisions.
20.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 3701 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716 MoreLess Info
Enfield Chase Park is a residential park that provides visitors with tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, and two separate playgrounds. The park also features a dog park area, as well as limited picnic facilities and restrooms.
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