Things to Do with Kids in Lorton, VA

  • 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.
  • 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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15.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Visitor Centers 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Hosting more than 30,000 visitors each year, the Ellanor C Lawrence Park - Walney Visitors Center is a public park facility that has a wealth of information available for visitors. Located in a restored farmhouse, the center hosts exhibits, too.
15.5 Miles
93% 27 votes
National & State Parks 5040 Walney Road, Centreville, VA MoreLess Info
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park serves as a wildlife preservation area. Visitors can hike, picnic, and learn more about the area in the Walney Visitor Center's refurbished 1780's farmhouse.
15.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 10775 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Horse enthusiasts can enjoy a day at the Piscataway Riding Stables. The stables offer trail rides by the hour, riding lessons and pony rentals throughout their 250 acres of beautiful horse property. 
15.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
A small pocket of green in McLean, Lewinsville Park has several amenities for recreation and relaxation. The park contains baseball, soccer, basketball, and tennis as well as a small garden area.
15.7 Miles
85% 403 votes
Monuments 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22204 MoreLess Info
The United States Air Force and its predecessor organizations are honored at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington. It is adjacent to the Arlington National Cemetery and overlooks the Pentagon to allow for guests to view parallels between the sites.
15.7 Miles
67% 24 votes
Water Parks 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA MoreLess Info
Open only during the summer months, the Atlantis Waterpark provides plenty of options for cooling off when it is hot. There is a vary large pool area in addition to a few waterslides for older children and adults with a separate play area for children.
15.8 Miles
81% 26 votes
Historic Sites 6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD MoreLess Info
The Thomas Stone National Historic Site was home to Thomas Stone, a Revolutionary War hero and signer of the Declaration of Independence. It offers programs on history and culture as well as science and nature.
15.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Horse Races 6336 Rosecroft Drive, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Featuring live racing, Rosecroft Race Way has hosted a number of significant races over the years including the Breeders Crown. Along with live races, a regular schedule of simulcast racing can be enjoyed at this facility.
15.9 Miles
93% 94 votes
Islands George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Landscaped architects transformed overgrown farmland on a small island in 1930 to become the memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island. A forest was designed to mimic the original forest on the island, and there are miles of walking trails.
15.9 Miles
95% 3831 votes
Monuments Off West Basin Drive, Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the famous Depression era and World War II president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial features a life-sized sculpture of the man with his dog. The memorial features several other bronze sculptures and a waterfall.
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