- TripBuzz found 379 things to do with kids in or near Lorton, Virginia, including 369 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Bethesda and Chantilly.
 - From Pirate's Cove Water Park to Mason Neck State Park, the Lorton area offers 104 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Water Parks, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
 - A short drive from Washington, D.C., Lorton is a popular suburb and tourist attraction in Virginia. The city is home to many historical landmarks including Gunston Hall (once a tobacco and corn plantation). Over the years, retail and dining facilities have been added to Lorton greatly enhancing its overall appeal.
 
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            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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            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.        
    
    
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            American Century Theater operates out of a stage attached to a middle school and focuses on 'neglected' 20th century plays. This black box theater provides lots of flexibility in seating and staging.        
    
    
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                Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail, Oxon Hill, MD 
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            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.        
    
    
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            There are 15 galleries which make up the National Firearms Museum. Guns that date form 1350 form the oldest pieces in the collection while present-day firearms are also put on display.        
    
    
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            Featuring a wooded area and creek, Glencarlyn Dog Park offers visitors an outdoor space for their dogs to swim and run off-leash. The park also has a quarter mile trail for walking.        
    
    
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            Spread across nearly four acres of space, the Fort Barnard Park features standard park amenities like a children's playground, picnic shelter, and a walking path. This park also maintains a complete baseball field with player benches and a basketball court.        
    
    
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            Creative Cauldron provides opportunities for learning, participation and enjoyment in the performing and visual arts. They offer nearly 200 performances in theater, music and dance each year as well as workshops and classes in the performing and visual arts.        
    
    
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            A wooded park area, Upton Hill Regional Park features a miniature golf course, swimming pool and batting cages. The park can be used for hiking and picnicking and includes a children's playground.        
    
    
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                8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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            Offering many classes, programs, and workshops throughout the year, Fort Foote Recreation Center has a gymnasium, athletic fields, playground equipment, restrooms, offices, and storage space for a variety of needs.