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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40.4 Miles
90% 104 votes
Specialty Museums 200 N. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Roads & Rails Museum offers reasonable admission rates. They have a gift shop where visitors can buy souvenirs and toy trains. Kids and adults will surely love their scavenger hunt.
40.4 Miles
81% 94 votes
Theaters 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Weinberg Center for the Arts in West Patrick Street holds concerts, musicals, plays, and classic movies. They have a balcony and a refreshment counter. Although the decor of the place is old, they use modern equipment.
40.4 Miles
70% 20 votes
Historic Sites 154 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
A reconstruction of Barbara Fritchie's original Civil War dwelling, the Barbara Fritchie House and Museum documents Civil War history. Artifacts and antiques on display include furniture, clothing, chinaware, original documents, and manuscripts.
40.4 Miles
83% 29 votes
History Museums 24 E. Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
The history of the local area is put on display at the museum controlled by the Historical Society of Frederick County. The primary focus of the exhibits revolve around the early 1800s, and guided tours are conducted regularly.
40.4 Miles
The Maryland Ensemble offers professional theatrical productions and theater education in its 100-seat, black-box facility. The ensemble produces full-length plays and children's theater as well as comedy sketches and song.
40.5 Miles
95% 176 votes
Parks 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Baker Park has easy walking trails, water features, baseball fields, picnic tables, and benches. Visitors can walk, jog, run, play tennis, or hang out anytime. They also usually hold concerts every July 4th.
40.7 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 12 W College Ter, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Featuring 36 synthetic lanes and electronic scoring, Terrance Lanes Tenpin Center hosts open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley features effects like glow lights and a techno sound system, as well.
40.7 Miles
Dundalk's Pinland Bowling Lanes is an 18-lane duckpin bowling alley that regularly hosts special events. Having been in business for over sixty years, the bowling alley is a treasured piece of the city's sports history. 
40.8 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 43 Shipping Pl, Dundalk, MD 21222 MoreLess Info
Preserving the region's history, Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum is a volunteer led museum featuring a collection of local artifacts. Once a year, the society celebrates Defender's Day in honor of the Revolutionary War's Battle of North Point.
41.0 Miles
45% 11 votes
National & State Parks 1112 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD 21666 MoreLess Info
Located on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the Matapeake State Park. Visitors can enjoy bridge and waterfront views while enjoying the pet-friendly parks amenities, including hiking, swimming, picnicking and more. 
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