Virginia and Washington Kids’ Activities
Washington Suites in Alexandria, VA is as kid-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 kid-friendly features for 2009 include
- Coloring books and Crayola crayons upon check-in
- Lemonade in the lobby each afternoon - June 19 - August 28
- Freshly popped popcorn Friday through Tuesday evenings - June 19 - August 28
- Board and card games available at the desk
- Outdoor games available
- Kid friendly computer room - Cyberpatrol protected Internet browser
- Video Game Night - Be a rock star with Guitar Hero World Tour through August 29
- Nine-hole putting green
- Outdoor swimming pool with pool games and life jackets for younger swimmers - Pool closes September 7
- Water tables at the pool for the smaller tots
Meet George Washington. FREE EVENT - Beginning Thursday June 25 and every Thursday through August 14, Meet George Washington and have your photo taken with General Washington for free. Receive a FREE commemorative button with your photo inside. You may also use your own camera for a once in a lifetime photo opportunity. FREE EVENT
Among Many Kid-Friendly Attractions Nearby
- 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
- 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 - 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. Popular amusement park just a short drive away. Lots of entertainment and fun, including a four-story water slide.
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- Crashup Derby Factor: 3
- Open dawn to dusk
- 11,000 square ft.
- 3 ft. Spine
- Fun box
- 6 ft. and 4 ft. half-pipes
- Rails
- 3 stair
- Fly box
- Hand rail
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@wsava.com
