Virginia and Washington Family and Kids’ Activities
Washington Suites in Alexandria, VA is as family friendly as the area around the nation’s capital. There are hundreds of things for kids to do in northern Virginia, the District of Columbia and nearby Maryland. Bring your kids when you stay with us at Washington Suites. We have plenty of features and amenities just for kids, and some of the world’s greatest playgrounds are right on our doorstep. If your kids aren’t careful, they just might learn something while they’re here too. The Washington, D.C. area has plenty of attractions that are educational as well as fun.
Some of our family and kid-friendly features for Summer 2011 include
- Coloring books and Crayola crayons upon check-in
- Freshly popped popcorn on Movie Nights this summer
- Board and card games available at the front desk
- Outdoor games available
- Kid friendly computer room
- Nine-hole putting green - we supply the putters and balls
- Outdoor swimming pool with pool games and life jackets for younger swimmers
Pool Open from May 28 through September 5 from 11am to 10pm weather permitting - Water tables at the pool for the smaller tots
Meet George Washington - FREE EVENT
Spend the evening talking with General Washington about little known facts of his life.
Pose for a photo with the General and receive a free photo button of George Washington and a 5x7 photo with George Washington courtesy of the Washington Suites Alexandria.
The entire evening is FREE and open to all our guests! Event takes places Thursdays in the summer, from June 21-August 18th
Among Many Kid-Friendly Attractions Nearby
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Mini Golf.
Conveniently located at 6625 S. Van Dorn Street in Alexandria Virginia
Distance:
3 miles
Phone:
703-924-2600
Open:
TopGolf Kingstowne is open every day, rain or shine, day or night from 8am until 11pm
http://www.topgolfusa.com/locations/kingstowne/ -
Movie Theaters - AMC Hoffman 22.
Eisenhower Ave and Telegraph Road in Alexandria
Distance:
3.5 miles
Address:
206 Swamp Fox Rd. Alexandria, VA 22314
Show times:
703-998-4 AMC (4262)
Guest Services:
703-236-1083 -
Child-Friendly Soft Play Area at Landmark Mall.
Indoor train rides
Distance:
0.4 mi
Address:
5801 Duke St # D108, Alexandria, VA
Phone:
703-941-2582
http://www.landmarkmall.com/html/AttractionDetail.asp?aid=2819
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Cameron Run Waterpark, Cameron Run Regional Park & Mini Golf.
Waterslides, wave pool, lap pool, batting cages and miniature golf.
Distance:
2.8 miles
Address:
4001 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone:
703-960-0767
www.nvrpa.org/parks/cameronrun/index.php - Sport Rock Climbing Center. Indoor rock climbing center offers world class top-roping, lead climbing, bouldering, and much more. Sport Rock offers day passes and also welcomes groups
Distance: 1.7 miles
Address: 5308 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.sportrock.com -
George Washington's Mount Vernon Adventure Map.
The colorful Adventure Map is free for families with the purchase of a child's admission ticket to George Washington's home. It guides children in a quest to solve nine puzzles.
Distance:
10 miles
Address:
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Phone:
703/780-2000
www.mountvernon.org -
Smithsonian Institution National Air & Space Museum.
If your kids are excited by things that fly, this is a must-see. The entire history of aviation and of America’s space program in one colorful exhibit after another.
Distance:
7.7 mi
Address:
6th and Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC
Phone:
202-633-2214
www.nasm.si.edu/ -
Washington Nationals Baseball.
Take ‘em out to a ballgame! Washington, D.C.’s beautiful new baseball stadium, in a handy downtown location on the Anacostia River, just opened in 2008. It’s a stone’s throw from Capitol Hill - in fact from many seats you can see the capital dome. Bring the kids out and enjoy the excitement of Washington Nationals baseball.
Distance:
10.9 mi
Address:
Nationals Park,1500 South Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003-1507.
http://nationals.mlb.com -
Six Flags America.
Popular amusement park located in Upper Marlboro Maryland. Lots of entertainment and fun, including a four-story water slide. Washington Suites Alexandria Hotel is just a short drive away from Six Flags America.
Distance:
20 miles
Address:
13710 Central Avenue Upper Marlboro MD
Phone:
301-249-1500
www.sixflags.com -
Paramount’s King’s Dominion.
Virginia’s most popular theme park. Rides, attractions, concerts, events, much more.
Distance:
76.9 miles
Address:
16000 Theme Park Way Doswell, VA 23047
Phone:
804-876-5134
www.kingsdominion.com -
Old Town Scavenger Hunt.
Hunt through the brick-lined streets of Old Town to discover historic places and learn about George Washington and other patriots. Divide into teams and see who wins! Ages 7-11. Map and clues available at the Christmas Attic.
Distance:
4.8 miles
Address:
125 S. Union St.
Phone:
703/519-1749
www.alexcolonialtours.com -
Alexandria Skatepark, Alexandria, VA
Distance:
2 miles
Address:
3540 Wheeler Ave. Alexandria, VA 22066- Don’t forget all the fun and excitement in Washington DC - 9 miles north of the hotel. Free shuttle to the Van Dorn Metro - less than 30 minutes to most of the museums. (Hint: Washington, D.C.’s excellent Metro system has stations close to many of the capital’s attractions, and will save you the headache and expense of trying to park in town.)
Washington Suites - Alexandria, VA
100 S. Reynolds Street Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Reservations: 877-736-2500 Phone: 703-370-9600
Fax: 703-370-1434 Email: reservations@washingtonsuitesalex.com
