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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Huntley Meadows ParkParent rating:  Location: 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA Considered by many to be one of the finest wildlife watching sites in the Washington metropolitan area, Huntley Meadows Park offers trails through 1,424 acres of forest, meadows, and freshwater...
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National ZooParent rating:  Location: 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC The Smithsonian's National Zoological Park, in Rock Creek Park is home t...
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Turtle ParkParent rating: Location: 45th St NW & Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC Turtle Park (which is officially called Friendship Park) is a city favorite. The playground is fenced, and very large and shaded, with benches all around, and play equipment suited to many ages...
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Lafayette PlaygroundParent rating: Location: 5701 Broad Branch Road, NW, Washington, DC Lafayette Playground is a huge playground on the Lafayette...
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Wheaton Regional ParkParent rating: Location: 2000 Shorefield Road, Silver Spring, MD Wheaton Regional Park has something for everyone - depending on which part you're in. The Shorefield Road entrance leads to four miles of paved trails for walkers, strollers, and bicyc... |
Cabin John Regional ParkParent rating: Location: 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD Cabin John Regional Park is 528 acres of possibilities. Children of all ages especially love the playground and the miniature train, but families can also picnic, hike, and camp. ...
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YMCA ArlingtonParent rating: Location: 3422 North 13th Street, Arlington, VA Y programs are extremely family-oriented. Kids and adults alike can play soccer or micro-soccer, take lessons in karate and jujitsu, and more. The outdoor pool is open from Memor... |
National ArboretumParent rating: Location: 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Enviro-friendly Place in DC, the US National...
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Sculpture Garden Ice-Skating RinkParent rating: Location: National Mall, Washington, DC Take a spin on the ice and soak in some culture, all at the same time! The Sculpture Garden Rink's sleek, modern design creates open vistas throughout the garden and offers skaters the added ex...
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Wings Over Washington Kite ClubParent rating: Location: Washington, DC The Wings Over Washington Kite Club is a club of kite enthusiasts. Anyone - of any age - can join WOW, although you don't have to be a member to join them in some kite flying. The membership be...
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Old Town Trolley ToursParent rating: Location: Washington, DC Colorful anecdotes, humorous stories, and historical information, and the chance to discover Washington at your own pace are some of the lures for taking an Old Town Trolley Tour.
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Korean War Veterans MemorialParent rating: Location: Southwest of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC |
