Charlottesville, VA

Activities

• The Virginia Discovery Museum
• The Pie Chest
• Splendora’s Gelato
• Jefferson Theatre and the Pedestrian Downtown Mall
• McGuffey Park
• McGuffey Park
• Bodo's Bagels Family Breakfast at UVA "Corner"
• Michie Tavern
• Carter Mountain Orchard
• Enjoy everything the University of Virginia (UVA) has to offer
• El Puerto
• Ice Cream on the Mall in Charlottesville VA
• James Monroe’s Highland Historic House
• Highland Rustic Trails
• Christian’s Pizza in Forest Lakes
• Crozet Pizza
• Greenwood Gourmet Grocery
• Misty Mountain Camp Resort
• The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm
• Chiles Orchard
• James River Reeling and Rafting
• Wildrock
• Sugar Hollow Trail
• Blue Hole in Sugar Hollow in Crozet
• Skyline Drive
• Lake Anna
• Jordan Hollow Stables
• Old Rag Mountain Hike in Shenandoah
• Luray Caverns
• New Market Rebels
• Gathering Grounds Patisserie and Cafe
• West Main Market
• Shenandoah National Park
• Cava - Short Pump
• Tuckahoe Creek Park
• Pouncey Tract Park
• Short Pump Town Center
• Ray's Italian Water Ice and Frozen Custard
• Short Pump Park
• Short Pump Park: 2 Playgrounds & Spray Park
• Deep Run Park
• Meadow Farm Museum
• Crump Park and Playground
• RF&P Park
• General Sheppard Crump Memorial Park Loop Trail
• Sugar Shack & Luther Burger
• Coco + Hazel
• Metro Richmond Zoo
• Huguenot Park
• Woodmont Recreation Association
• Toast New American Gastropub
• Lewis G. Larus Park North Entrance
• Lewis G. Larus Park South Entrance
• Taste - West Hampton Location
• Westwood Playground
• Wilton House Museum
• Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
• Virginia Safari Park
• The Wetlands at James River Park
• Agecroft Hall
• Powhite Park Loop Trail
• Bryan Park
• Pony Pasture Trails
• Kitchen 64
• Bingo Beer Co.
• Ladles & Linens Kitchen Shoppe
• Gelati Celesti Ice Cream
• World of Mirth
• BBGB
• Rueger Playground & JB Cary Playground
• Carytown
• Three Lakes Park Nature Center & Aquarium
• Children's Museum of Richmond
• William Byrd Park and The Landing at Fountain Lake
• Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center
• William Fox Playground
• Scuffletown Park/Strawberry Street
• Scoop Ice Cream
• Paradise Park
• Maymont Historic Estate and Park
• Natural Bridge State Park
• Shyndigz
• Ashbury Triangle Park (Lombardy Park)
• Cava - VCU
• American Civil War Museum & Tredegar Iron Works
• Browns Island
• Hartland Orchard
• Capitol Square Park
• Riverfront Canal Walk
• Jefferson Park
• Proper Pie Co.
• Great Shiplock Park - James River
• Chapel Island
• Virginia Capital Trail
• Cava - Potomac Yard
• Chimborazo Park & Playground
• Conch Republic
• Gillies Creek Park and Playground
• Hollin Farms
• Prince William Forest Park
• Sky Meadows State Park
• Chesterfield County Public Library
• Kinsley Mill Park and Playground
• Baldwin Park and Playground
• The Salamander Resort & Spa
• Paradise Springs Winery
• Webb Nature Sanctuary
• Clifton Town Park & Playground
• Beehive Indoor Playground
• Cox Farms - Open with limited access for the season.
• Glory Days Grill Centerville
• Glory Days Grill - Stone Ridge/South Riding
• Burke Lake Park and Playgrounds
• Great Country Farms
• Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Annex
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Fairfax
• Busy Bees Fairfax
• Mackintosh Fruit Farm
• Monticello Park Playground
• Hidden Pond Nature Center & Playground
• Frying Pan Farm Park and Kidwell Farm
• Long Branch Stream Trail
• Glory Days Grill - Reston/Herndon
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe
• Lake Accotink Park
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Herndon
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Fairfax City
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Springfield
• Skyzone
• Nalls Produce
• Crooked Run Orchard
• El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Cooper Road
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Sterling
• Johnny's New York Style Pizzeria and Restaurant
• Trailside Park and Playground
• Sweetgreen - Reston
• Le Pain Quotidien Reston - CLOSED
• Ted's Bulletin - Reston
• Breeze Bakery Cafe
• Annandale Community Park and Playground
• Hidden Oaks Nature Center
• Founding Farmers Reston Station
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Kingstowne
• My Gym Alexandria
• Matchbox - Merrifield
• Silverado Restaurant
• Nook Mosaic
• Sweetgreen - Mosaic
• Le Pain Quotidien Merrifield - CLOSED
• South Block Vienna
• Lost Dog Cafe - Dunn Loring
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Dunn Loring
• Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
• Holmes Run Stream Valley Park
• Glory Days Grill - Reston
• George Washington's Mount Vernon
• Matchbox - One Loudoun
• Once Upon A Dream
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Ashburn
• John Marshall Library
• Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
• Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights
• Lake Fairfax Park
• Chessie’s Big Backyard
• Our Special Harbor at Lee District Recreation Center
• Abbott's Frozen Custard
• Huntley Meadows Park
• Scramble Alexandria Play Place
• Reston Farm Market
• Sherwood Regional Library
• Roer's Zoofari
• Colvin Run Mill & General Store
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Tyson's Corner
• Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center & Dora Kelley Nature Park
• Collingwood Park Playground
• Le Pain Quotidien Tyson's Corner - CLOSED
• Cava - Alexandria Foxchase
• Founding Farmers Tysons
• River Farm Estate
• Cameron Run Regional Park: The Winter Village
• Ben Brenman Park & Playground
• Jumping Joeys
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Falls Church
• Dogwood Tavern
• El Paso Mexican Restaurant - Richmond Highway
• Bob and Edith's
• Mount Vernon District Park Trail
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe
• Mark's Duck House
• Lost Dog Cafe - McLean
• South Block East Falls Church
• Busy Bees Falls Church
• Ocean Dunes Waterpark
• Custard Shack
• The Haven Pizzeria
• Madison Manor Park and Playground
• Long Branch Nature Center
• Mount Vernon Trail from Belle Haven to Gravelly Point
• Tuckahoe Park Playground
• Pump It Up Alexandria
• Bon Air Park Rose Garden
• Glencarlyn Park Playground
• Washington and Old Dominion Trail from Glencarlyn Park to Bon Air Park
• Lost Dog Cafe - Arlington
• White's Ferry
• Arlington Public Library - Shirlington
• Lubber Run Park and Playground
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Shirlington
• Best Buns
• The Carlyle
• Pupatella Pizza
• Jones Point Park and Playground
• Lacey Woods Park Playground
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - McLean
• Great Falls, Virginia
• Chestnut Hills Park Playground
• Alcova Heights Park Playground
• Sweetgreen - Old Town
• Scott's Run Nature Preserve
• Le Pain Quotidien Alexandria - CLOSED
• Windmill Hill Park and Playground
• Windmill Hill Park Sledding
• Armory Tot Lot
• Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
• Cucina Al Volo at Ballston Quarter
• Hot Lola's at Ballston Quarter
• Turu's by Timber Pizza Co.
• Lost Dog Cafe - Alexandria
• Chadwick's
• Neighborhood Favorites: Old Town Alexandria
• Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
• Medstar Capitals Iceplex
• Ice Cream Jubilee - Ballston Quarter Market
• James M. Duncan Branch Library
• Ted's Bulletin - Ballston
• Shake Shack Ballston
• Cava - Ballston
• Mount Vernon Recreation Center Playground
• Mosaic Park in Arlington, VA
• Great Falls: Maryland Side
• Sweetgreen - Ballston
• Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
• Roosevelt Island Hiking
• Lost Dog Cafe - South Arlington
• Columbia Pike Branch Library - Arlington
• Arlington Central Library
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Virginia Square
• Patrick Henry Elementary School Playground
• Quincy Park Playground
• William Jeffrey's Tavern
• Potomac Yard Playground and Sprayground
• Hayes Park, Playground and Sprayground
• Northside Social
• Silver Diner
• Riverbend Park
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Arlington
• Sweetgreen - Clarendon
• Shake Shack MGM National Harbor
• Le Pain Quotidien Clarendon
• Clemyjontri Park Playground
• Seneca Creek State Park – Montevideo Entrance
• Rocklands Farm Winery
• Blockhouse Point Park
• Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park
• Rocky Run Park Playground
• The Italian Store
• Pentagon Row Ice Skating Rink
• Matchbox - Pentagon City
• Sweetgreen - Crystal City
• Potomac Overlook Nature Center and Park
• Ragtime Restaurant
• Sweetgreen - Pentagon City
• Homestead Farm
• Rhodeside Grill
• Turkey Run Park
• &Pizza
• Palisades Park Playground and Rec Center
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Potomac
• Vie De France Bakery
• River Riders: Rafting or Tubing the Shenandoah or Potomac River
• Nook Ballston
• Black Coffee
• Wiseguy Pizza Rosslyn
• Sweetgreen - Rosslyn
• Jetties Foxhall
• Cabin John Local Park and Playground
• Cabin John Trail
• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
• Mount Vernon Trail from Rosslyn to Washington's Estate
• Georgetown Waterfront Loop
• Georgetown Cupcake
• Pizzeria Paradiso - Georgetown
• South Block Georgetown
• Sweetgreen - Georgetown
• Chaia Taco - Vegetarian
• The Washington Harbour Ice Rink - Closed for 2020/21 Season
• Pinstripes Bowling Georgetown
• The Glow in Georgetown
• Farmers Fishers Bakers Georgetown
• Paul Bakery
• National Monument + Memorial Loop Stroller Run - 2.5 Miles
• Filomena
• Capital One Cafe + Peets
• Volta Park Playground and Pool
• Levain Bakery
• il Canale
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Georgetown
• Capital Crescent Trail from Baked & Wired
• Baked & Wired
• Westmoreland Hills Local Park, Playground and Hiking
• Boulangerie Christophe French Bakery
• &Pizza
• 35th and T Street Playground
• Hains Point and East Potomac Loop
• Hains Point Playground
• Bolivar Community Park
• Patisserie Poupon
• Georgetown Neighborhood Library
• Donaldson Run Trail
• Le Pain Quotidien Georgetown - CLOSED
• Sweetgreen - Glover Park
• Millie's
• Pizzeria Paradiso - Spring Valley
• Le Pain Quotidien Spring Valley
• Casolare
• Dumbarton Oaks
• Guy Mason Playground and Recreation Center
• Sweetgreen - Foggy Bottom
• Ice Skating at the Sculpture Gallery at the National Gallery of Art - Closed for the 2020/21 Season
• Montrose Park and Playground
• The Appalachian Trail - Harpers Ferry
• Rose Park Recreation Center Playgrounds
• The Point
• Jefferson Rock
• Francis Pool Georgetown
• Wharf Ice Rink
• Dr. Mudd House
• Shake Shack at The Wharf
• Creamy Creations
• Surfside - The Wharf
• Sweetgreen - West End
• Founding Farmers DC
• Friendship "Turtle" Park Playground
• SW Waterfront to Tidal Basin Stroller Run
• Jetties Downtown
• Harpers Ferry Campground
• Newark Park Playground
• The National Christmas Tree
• Open City
• Jetties Macomb
• Le Pain Quotidien 17th Street - CLOSED
• 2 Amys Restaurant
• Sweetgreen - Farragut Square
• The Smithsonian National Museum of American History
• My Gym Bethesda
• Harpers Ferry Brewery
• Discovery Theater
• Emissary - Coffee and Cafe
• Beauvoir Playground
• The National Children's Museum
• Looking for a new indoor space to play? Try the National Children's Museum
• Le Pain Quotidien Dupont
• Shake Shack Dupont Circle
• Surfside Dupont Circle
• CAVA - Dupont
• Pizzeria Paradiso - Dupont
• Mitchell Park Playground
• Old Ebbitt Grill
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Dupont
• The Hamilton
• Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
• Sweetgreen - Dupont
• Hearst Recreation Center Playground
• Neighborhood Favorites: Dupont Circle
• Macomb Park Playground
• Surfside Tenleytown
• Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
• National Geographic Museum
• Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee
• CAVA - Tenleytown
• Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
• The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
• The National Archives
• Neighborhood Favorites: Cathedral Heights
• Neighborhood Favorites: Capitol Hill
• Our Favorite Libraries in the DC Area
• Top Family-Friendly Restaurants in the DC Area
• Neighborhood Favorites: Petworth and Park View
• DC a Toddlers Musical Wonderland
• Top Ten: Orchards & Farms
• Top 5 Playgrounds in the DC Area
• Top Summer Water Play Areas in the Washington DC Area
• Top Biking Paths in the DC Metro Area
• Our Favorite Yoga Studios in the DC Area
• Top Five Playgrounds in the DC Area for "Big Kids"
• Top Five Playgrounds in the DC Area for Little Kids
• Top Hikes with Kids in the DC Metro Area
• Neighborhood Favorites: Georgetown
• Le Pain Quotidien 14th and K - CLOSED
• CAVA - Navy Yard
• Shake Shack Navy Yard
• Tregaron Conservancy
• Le Pain Quotidien Penn Quarter - CLOSED
• National Museum of the American Indian
• Stead Park
• Ross Elementary School Playground
• Ice Cream Jubilee - Navy Yard
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe - I Street
• Due South Restaurant
• Melvin C. Hazen Trail
• Shake Shack F Street
• Ella's Wood Fired Pizza
• The Yards Park
• Anacostia Riverwalk Stroller Run - 2 - 2.5 Miles
• The National Portrait Gallery
• Le Pain Quotidien Chevy Chase - CLOSED
• Kalorama Park Playground
• Wiseguy Pizza Foggy Bottom
• Wiseguy Pizza - Navy Yard
• Canal Park Ice Skating Rink - Closed for 2020/21 Season
• The Smithsonian American Art Museum
• Matchbox - Penn Quarter
• Sweetgreen - Logan Circle
• United States Botanic Garden
• Capitol Hill Stroller Run
• Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
• Pleasant Pops
• Jetties Penn Quarter - Temporarily Closed
• Shake Shack Logan Circle
• Locust Grove Nature Center
• Sweetgreen - Navy Yard
• Coppi's Organic Restaurant
• Neighborhood Favorites: Adams Morgan
• CAVA - Chinatown
• Marie Reed Learning Center Playground
• Pop's Seabar
• Walter Pierce Playground
• Busy Bees Chevy Chase
• Jumbo Slice
• Rita's Italian ice & Frozen Custard - Chinatown
• ZooLights Express
• Tryst Coffeehouse
• The National Building Museum
• Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
• Farmers & Distillers
• Bread Furst Bakery
• Ted's Bulletin 14th Street
• Ice Cream Jubilee - U Street (Cardozo)
• Wiseguy Pizza Chinatown
• Chevy Chase Playground
• Soapstone Valley Trail in Rock Creek Park
• Matchbox - 14th Street
• The Library of Congress
• Sweetgreen - City Vista
• Sweetgreen - Capitol Hill
• Marion Park Playground
• Forest Hills Playground
• Dolcezza Gelato and Coffee Bethesda
• Comet Ping Pong
• Caroline Freeland Park Playground
• Harrison Playground and Spray Park
• Le Pain Quotidien Bethesda - CLOSED
• Sweetgreen - Bethesda
• Jelleff Pool
• Folger Shakespeare Library - Closed for renovation
• Kennedy Recreation Center and Playground
• Connie Morella Branch Library
• Matchbox - Capitol Hill
• Sweetgreen - 14th and W
• Ted's Bulletin Capitol Hill
• Peirce Mill to National Zoo Stroller Run - 3 Miles
• Matchbox - Bethesda
• Le Pain Quotidien Capitol Hil
• Be With Me Playseum Bethesda
• The National Postal Museum
• Lovejoy Park
• Jetties Chevy Chase
• Moby Dick House of Kabob - Bethesda
• The Hillwood Museum, Estate, and Gardens
• Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
• CAVA - Shaw
• Shake Shack Union Station
• CAVA - Union Station
• Le Pain Quotidien Union Station - CLOSED
• Le Pain Quotidien Cabin John - CLOSED
• Cabin John Regional Park & Playground
• Shake Shack Cabin John
• Jetties Bethesda
• Magic Ground
• My Gym Potomac
• CAVA - Columbia Heights
• Banneker Recreation Center & Playground

Plans

• A Nature Walk, Italian Ice, and Pickleball
• Summer in Short Pump
• Exploring Meadow Farms
• Two Great Playgrounds and Lunch
• A Day of History
• A Full Day in Bellevue
• Sweet Treats and A Trip Back in Time
• Outdoor Fun in Bon Air
• "Island" Hopping on the James River
• Prep for Family Cooking Night!
• Carytown Shopping Day
• Games, Playgrounds, and Toy Stores- Oh My!
• A Rainy day Itinerary
• A Day of Outdoor Play
• An obstacle course and a historic park!
• Exploring the James River
• A Day For Stroller Walking
• A Weekday in Church Hill
• Playground Hopping
• A Day of Biking
• A Day of Indoor and Outdoor Play
• An Outdoor Day of Play
• A Destination Farm and Beautiful Hike with Views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• A Day for Good Weather with Toddlers
• Outdoors in Clifton
• A Day Trip to Clifton
• Get In the Holiday Spirit In Centreville
• A Must Do Annual Fall Adventure in Centreville
• Caitlin Iseler's Tuesday Recommended Plan (2020-12-29)
• Caitlin Iseler's Sunday Recommended Plan (2020-12-13)
• Nature Day with Toddlers
• A Nature Themed Day in Annandale
• A Day Out In Annandale
• Exercise in Nature
• Caitlin Iseler's Friday Recommended Plan (2020-12-18)
• Randi Banks' Tuesday Recommended Plan (2020-12-29)
• A Fun Fall Day
• A day outside with kids of all ages!
• Randi Banks' Sunday Recommended Plan (2020-12-20)
• Rainy Day Fun In Alexandria
• Rainy Day Fun In Alexandria
• Rainy Day Fun In Alexandria
• Rainy Day Fun In Alexandria
• An Adventure In Arlington
• An Adventure In Arlington
• A Park Hopping Stroller Run With A Baby Or Preschooler
• Park to Park Stroller Run With A Baby or Preschooler.
• A Park Hopping Stroller Run With A Baby Or Preschooler
• Randi Banks' Sunday Recommended Plan (2020-12-13)
• Randi Banks' Friday Recommended Plan (2020-12-18)
• A well balanced day in Alexandria.
• Playground, picnic and a hike in Arlington
• An Active Play Day Around Falls Church
• A Perfect Afternoon In Old Town With Little Ones
• Caitlin Iseler's Thursday Recommended Plan (2020-12-17)
• Randi Banks' Saturday Recommended Plan (2020-12-19)
• A Leisurely Day in Old Town Alexandria with Big Kids
• A Perfect Day in Old Town Alexandria with Big Kids
• A Perfect Day in Old Town Alexandria with Big Kids
• A Perfect Day in Old Town Alexandria with Big Kids
• An Exercise Oriented Fresh Air Day
• A Day Out Climbing and Hiking
• A Day Out Climbing and Hiking
• Randi Banks' Thursday Recommended Plan (2020-12-17)
• A Day In Arlington the Kids Will Love
• Ice Skating in Arlington
• An outdoor adventure that's fun for everyone!
• A Fun Day in Ballston
• Seasonal fun in Poolesville!
• A Day Around Ballston in Arlington
• An Indoor/Outdoor Day in Ballston
• Indoor and outdoor playtime in Ballston.
• Mom's Day Out WIth Baby
• Georgetown with Big Kids
• Georgetown with Big Kids
• Georgetown with Toddlers
• Georgetown with Big Kids
• An active day outside on the Waterfront
• Rainy Day Fun For Big Kids In Georgetown
• A Perfect Day in and around Spring Valley
• A Spring Valley adventure!
• A Balanced Day With Little Ones
• A Balanced Day in Georgetown
• A Perfect Day in Georgetown with a Toddler
• Caitlin Iseler's Thursday Recommended Plan (2021-01-14)
• Randi Banks' Thursday Recommended Plan (2021-01-14)
• An Active Day on The Wharf
• Randi Banks' Friday Recommended Plan (2021-01-15)
• Randi Banks' Monday Recommended Plan (2020-12-14)
• A Morning In Cathedral Heights
• A Perfect Day in Dupont With Kids Under Ten
• Family fun in DC - Play + Lunch
• Family fun in DC - Play + Lunch
• Winter Day On The National Mall With Kiddos
• Winter Day On The National Mall With Kiddos
• A Family Day in Tenleytown
• A Family Day in Tenleytown
• A Family Day in Tenleytown
• Indoor/Outdoor Toddler Day
• Rainy Day Fun For Big Kids in Penn Quarter
• Rainy Day Fun For Big Kids in Penn Quarter
• Caitlin Iseler's Monday Recommended Plan (2020-12-14)
• Caitlin Iseler's Friday Recommended Plan (2020-12-11)
• Caitlin Iseler's Friday Recommended Plan (2021-01-15)
• Caitlin Iseler's Tuesday Recommended Plan (2020-12-15)
• An Afternoon On The Capitol Riverfront In Warm Weather
• An Afternoon On The Capitol Riverfront In Warm Weather
• An Afternoon On The Capitol Riverfront In Warm Weather
• A Picture Perfect Family Day
• Randi Banks' Friday Recommended Plan (2020-12-11)
• An Afternoon In The Navy Yard In Cold Weather
• Randi Banks' Wednesday Recommended Plan (2020-12-16)
• Get out and play in Adams Morgan!
• Nice Days With Baby
• Toddler Day
• An Active Zoo Day With the Kids
• A weekend outing for the entire family.
• An Adams Morgan morning with your baby or toddler.
• Caitlin Iseler's Sunday Recommended Plan (2020-12-20)
• A Day Near Logan Circle With Big Kids
• A leisurely jaunt in Ballston.
• Hiking in Rock Creek Park
• An Adventurous Day For All Ages in DC's Forest Hills
• An Afternoon On Capitol Hill With Kids Of All Ages
• A Leisurely afternoon near U Street in Cordozo.
• Plan 44
• An afternoon jaunt in DC's NOMA neighborbood.
• Outdoor Toddler Day
• Casual Day With Baby
• Enjoy indoor quiet time followed by an outdoor adventure steeped in history.
• An Adventure in Bethesda
• Caitlin Iseler's Saturday Recommended Plan (2020-12-12)
• Randi Banks' Tuesday Recommended Plan (2020-12-15)
• Rainy Day Fun With Little Ones
• Caitlin Iseler's Wednesday Recommended Plan (2020-12-16)

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