Kid Friendly
Alexandria loves children! Following is just a sampling of what we have for kids of all ages. Our historic properties and other attractions offer family-friendly activities and discounts. For tickets and more information, visit the Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House. While there, check out all the fun Alex the Unofficial Mascot items — stuffed toys, Christmas ornaments, and a brand-new illustrated book.
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Bike the Sites
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202/842-2453
www.bikethesites.comBike the Sites - it's the best way to tour the Washington, D.C. area! Wide variety of bikes to rent; guided tours of the monuments and National Mall. Great for families!
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Cameron Run Regional Park
4001 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22314 map it
Phone: 703/960-0767
www.nvrpa.org/cameron.htmlWaterslides, wave pool, lap pool, batting cages and miniature golf. Call for seasonal hours.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Adventure Map
End of the George Washington Memorial Pkwy.
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Phone: 703/780-2000
www.mountvernon.orgThe 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.
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Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
5750 Sanger Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22311 map it
Phone: 703/838-4829
www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/nature/buddie_ford_center.htmlAdjacent to the 50-acre Dora Kelley Nature Park, the center's exhibits include live animals, easy-use microscope, computer, touch table, and toys for young children. Programs offered most Saturdays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; Apr-Nov. 1-5 p.m. Sun.
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Old Town Scavenger Hunt
Phone: 703/519-1749
www.alexcolonialtours.comHunt 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, 125 S. Union St.
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Olde Towne Horse & Carriage
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Phone: 703/765-8976
Travel around Old Town as folks did in George Washington's era - in a carriage drawn by Lucy the Mule. (George Washington was famous for, among other things, the breeding of his mules.) Look for the sign on King Street between Lee Street and the waterfront for impromptu tours. Tours Wed.-Sun.; Tues. by reservation. Hours of operation subject to weather conditions.
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Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skatepark
3540 Wheeler Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304 map it
Phone: 703/838-4343
www.skateboardpark.com/skateboardpark/viewpark.asp?ID=1897The 11,000 square-foot park features 6- and 4-foot half-pipes, a fun box, a 3-foot spine and rails. Earns a "Crashup Derby Factor" of three from www.Skateboardpark.com.
