Local Attractions for Families & Children
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|
PLACE |
ADDRESS
& PHONE |
BRIEF
DESCRIPTION |
| Bladensburg Waterfront Park | 4601
Annapolis Road 301-779-0371
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Newly revitalized riverside park near Peace Cross that offers many outdoor activities |
Reel Moms
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Magic Johnson Theater @ Cap Center
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Tuesdays at 11:00am. Movies appropriate to bring a baby along; These are not movies for kids -- it's a chance for parents to catch a flick without the worry of whether or not the person seated next to you minds that you have a baby in tow. |
| Cheverly Swim and Racquet Club | 5600
Euclid Street Cheverly, MD 20785 301-773-4814 |
A private, non-profit corporation established in 1955 |
| Goddard Space Flight Center | Greenbelt
Road Greenbelt, MD 301-286-7031 |
Offers several exhibits and programs for all ages. |
| The
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Department of Parks and Recreation |
General
Information 301-699-2407 |
"Places to go" and "things to do" in Prince George's County; Website offers information about local parks and events |
| Montpelier Mansion | 9401
Montpelier Drive Laurel, MD 20708 301-953-1376 |
National Historic Landmark |
| Montpelier Mansion Cultural Arts Center | 12826
Laurel-Bowie Road Laurel, MD 301-953-1993 |
A
classroom for artsy types of all abilities Open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Prince George's County Wayne Curry Sports and Learning Complex |
301-583-2400 |
The Prince George Sports and Learning Complex in Landover Maryland has open gym time for tots on Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m., Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., and Fridays 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. There is regular sized equipment plus really adorable tot-size gymnastics equipment. Registration starts 1/2 hour before the session, and is first-come first-served. It does get crowded on rainy days and during the winter. The fee is $4 per kid (adults are free), per session. This is for children ages 18 months - 14 years; there is a max of 3 children per adult. |
| Publick Playhouse | 5445
Landover Road Cheverly, MD 20785 301-277-1710 |
Family production feature musicals and puppet shows on Saturdays and selected weekdays |
| Six Flags America | 13710
Central Avenue Mitchellville, MD 20721 301-249-1500 |
Local Amusement Park |
Also visit "Grounds for Play," by John Kelly and Craig Stoltz from the book Kid-O-Rama, for a listing of various kid-friendly places in the Washington DC Metro Area: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/guideposts/kidorama/grounds.htm