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Reston with kids
Places that welcome children, verified by our team.
18 places
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Places we've verified as welcoming children, never bars or late-night spots, ranked by our own engine.
4.9· 31kMuseum1. Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Smithsonian hangars near Dulles Airport with the Space Shuttle Discovery, SR-71, Concorde and Enola Gay, plus an observation tower and IMAX theater.
5.0· 1.5kIndoor play · Ash Grove2. Game Show Battle Rooms
Hosted game show arenas at The Boro in Tysons for groups, parties and team building, with a beer and wine bar.
4.9· 6.5kIndoor play · Lacey Forest3. Immersive Gamebox
Private immersive gaming rooms with wrap-around screens and touch walls, in Ballston Quarter mall; games suit groups and families.
4.9· 5.5kIndoor play · Ash Grove4. Sandbox VR
Full-body motion-capture VR rooms at Boro Tysons where groups of up to six play co-op games; minimum age applies per game.
4.9· 5.1kIndoor play · Dixie Hill5. Escapology Escape Room Fairfax
Themed escape rooms in Fairfax Corner, suited to families, groups, parties and team building.
4.9· 5.1kIndoor play · Four Seasons at Ashburn Village6. Hyper Kidz Ashburn
17,000 sq ft candy-themed indoor playground with slides, ball pits, climbing structures and a party room.
4.8· 14kPark · Potomac Ridge7. Great Falls Park
NPS park on the Potomac with overlooks of Great Falls, picnic areas, a visitor center and trails including the River Trail.
4.8· 4.4kGarden · Sun Valley8. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
95-acre NOVA Parks botanical garden in Vienna with ornamental gardens, lakes, a Korean bell garden and a winter holiday lights display.
4.9· 1.1kIndoor play9. The Great Escape Room DC
Escape room venue on Columbia Pike in Arlington with themed 60-minute games, including haunted hotel, supervillains and Poe rooms.
4.8· 2.9kBakery · Mosaic District10. maman
French-inspired bakery café at Mosaic District serving pastries, coffee, quiche and sandwiches, known for its nutty chocolate chip cookie.
4.8· 2.8kPark · Evermay11. Clemyjontri Park
Fairfax County two-acre playground in McLean for children of all abilities, with a carousel, train ride, maze and picnic tables.
4.9· 750Indoor play · Harvest Green Cluster12. Escape Room Herndon
Escape room center in downtown Herndon with in-house themed rooms, open since 2016; suits families, parties and team events.
4.8· 1.4kPark · Crampton13. Riverbend Park Visitor's Center
Fairfax County park on the Potomac with a visitor center, hiking trails, fishing, canoe and kayak rentals, and picnic areas.
4.8· 1.4kSweets · Madrillon Farms14. Venchi Chocolate & Gelato Tysons Corner
Italian chocolate and gelato shop in Tysons Corner Center, selling gelato, pralines, gianduiotto and cremino.
4.8· 1.4kGarden · Brockwood15. Bon Air Park Rose Garden
Formal rose garden in Bon Air Park, Arlington, with ornamental trees, a creek and trails; popular for wedding photos.
4.8· 1.2kIndoor play · Lacey Forest16. 5 Wits Arlington
Live-action immersive adventures with multi-room sets, special effects and puzzles, with multiple endings depending on group performance.
4.7· 7.7kPark17. Georgetown Waterfront Park
Riverfront park on the Potomac in Georgetown with a promenade, fountain, grassy lawns and views of boats and Roosevelt Island.
4.8· 937Park18. Chessie's Big Backyard
Fairfax County Park Authority children's playground with a splash pad, carousel, nature trail, picnic tables and amphitheater.
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