Summer is the perfect time to have a little extra fun in the sun with your kids. But if you only have a day for that summer fun, don’t fret because there are so many adventures you can have with your family in the DC metro area. From DC to MD to VA and even PA, you can quickly get to so many fun locations that your family will enjoy. You can enjoy theme parks, water fun, a little history, and lots of great food all over the DC metro area this summer. Here are 35 family friendly day trip options to inspire your summer fun planning.
1. Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA
2. Sandy Point State Park
3. U.S. Botanic Garden
4. Virginia Safari Park
5. Skyline Drive at Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park
6. Bayside Break at North Beach, MD
7. B&O Railroad Museum
8. Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in West Virginia
9. Urban Pirates at National Harbor and Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake in Annapolis.