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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.Colvin Run MillParent rating: ![]() Location: 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA Restored in 1972, Colvin Run Mill is an award-winning restoration and a Virginia landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers daily tours, educational program... |
Riverbend ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA Riverbend Park boasts over 400 acres of forest, meadows, ponds, and streams bordering the Potomac River. Numerous resident and migrant birds, and spectacular wildflowers are some of its highlig...
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Butler's OrchardParent rating: ![]() Location: 22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD A close-to-home country outing awaits you at Butler's Orchard. Pick your own fruits and flowers, and trot through the Farm Market for all sorts of other treats. Seasonal events include... |
Allen Pond ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD Allen Pond Park covers 85 acres and offers an ice arena (from July 4 through April 30), an amphitheater, boat rentals, a skate park, a 10-acre stocked pond, six lighted ball fields (can be used...
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Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee MemorialParent rating: ![]() Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Ft Myer, VA Arlington House was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family for 30 years and is uniquely associated with the Washington and Custis families. George Washington Parke Custis built the house to b...
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Freedom PlazaParent rating: ![]() Location: 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC Many outdoor festivals and rallies are held at Freedom Plaza, which is located just down the street from the White House. The floor of the plaza contains an inlay of the core portion of L'Enfan...
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Lake Anne Village CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA Lake Anne Village Center is the historic heart of the award-winning, planned community of Reston, Virginia. The internationally recognized plaza is a unique destination spot for residents and v...
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Seneca Creek State ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD Seneca Creek State Park offers over 6,000 acres of natural, recreational opportunities, extending along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. The Clopper Da...
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Living ClassroomsParent rating: ![]() Location: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, The Stables at Glen Echo, Glen Echo, MD Bringing your environmentally-obsessed child to this unique museum and nature center is a must. They'll love seeing conservation and ecology lessons they learned in school get put into action. You can...
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Jewish Community Center of Greater WashingtonParent rating: ![]() Location: 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington (JCCGW), founded in 1923, is one of the largest metropolitan JCCs in the country. The mission of the JCCGW is to provide quality educational, c...
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Cycling Made FunParent rating: ![]() Location: Alexandria, VA Beginner Bicycle rides. Kidical Mass,a family bike rideevent coming in April, 2010. More info at www.CyclingMadeFun.com |
Old Town WarrentonParent rating: ![]() Location: Main Street and Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA Old Town Warrenton is known for its quality of life and scenic beauty and has received many awards for managing growth in such a way that protects its rich heritage, unique architectural featur...
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Bauer Drive Community CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD The Bauer Drive Community Center offers various indoor programs, including open gym activities, arts and crafts, exercise/leisure classes, group support meetings and socials, senior citizen act...
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Patuxent Research RefugeParent rating: ![]() Location: 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD The Patuxent Research Refuge was established in 1936 by executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt to support wildlife research. Including land surrounding the Patuxent and Little Patux...
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Fairfax Old Town HallParent rating: ![]() Location: 3999 University Drive, Fairfax, VA Built in 1900, the Fairfax Old Town Hall has been used by the city as a place for meetings and entertainment since 1902. The building is currently used for many annual events and can be rented ...
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