Exceptional entertainment for children - the cast is great, funny and interactive. The storyline…read moreholds so well and keeps the kids engaged the whole way through, with many surprises and adventures on the way. One of the best family adventure in the US.

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake was a really cool adventure for my kids. They loved all aspects…read moreof it! The adventure starts with a phone call. This isn't the type of adventure you can show up to on a whim. You have to schedule a visit in advance. I scheduled a date and time over the phone. They took my credit card info, a contact number and my kids' names. The first date I scheduled was cancelled due to inclement weather. Pirate Adventures called and cancelled the adventure about three hours prior to when it was supposed to start. I elected to reschedule right then. I was instructed to arrive a half hour before our adventure so the kids could get their faces painted and pick out a sash. We parked on the street a few blocks away not realizing they have a parking lot. We checked in, the kids were given name tags with their name and an alliterative adjective (ie Zig Zag Zora and Kung Fu Kieran) and then reported to the face painting and sash picking area. After face painting kids and adults boarded the boat and the Chesapeake part of the adventure began. The captain went over a few safety measures with the adults while his assistant went through guidelines with the kids. The adventure has a whole story with different parts involved that kept the seven kids on our adventure entertained. Ages ranged from probably three to fourteen. These parts included a map search, treasure hunt, key finding expedition, pirate fight and a final pirate bounty quest. For the adults, we just hung out under a shaded portion of the boat. I got up to interact with my kids a few times and to snap some pictures. Mostly I just enjoyed the boat ride. The whole adventure lasted almost two hours (counting face painting). If you have kids that love to pretend and don't mind riding a boat, Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake might be right up their alley.

Good times, Love coming to the 21+ After Darks for good adult fun. Plus I'm a sucker for laser tag.read more

We love this place year round! We have a 4 & 5 year old so there is plenty for them to do in the…read morearcade and laser tag inside during those cold or rainy days. Then we love the mini golf & updated rides now that the weather has warmed up. I love that they serve local beers also, so my husband and I can have a drink, order some really good BBQ at their restaurant & let the kids play for hours. I also noticed they keep it very clean, which is something I like to look out for with young kids. We wish there were more places like this in the area!

Happy 103rd Birthday to the Wild One!…read more This has to be the oldest coaster I've ever ridden. And yes, being a wooden coaster definitely has its challenges. However, I do think this is a great ride. Anyone who rides a wooden coaster definitely knows they are on the rougher side vs a more modern coaster. However if you like roller coasters, it's definitely worth a ride at least once!

A wooden coaster that had it's 100th birthday in 2017 you so know I'm all about getting a ride on…read morethat for the centennial year! For being 100 years old I really expected this coaster to be all bad like super rough and yeah but that wasn't the case on my ride in the front row as I felt it was decently smooth for being this old and wooden! I'm pretty sure this is the oldest coaster I've ever ridden and I take that into consideration when I justify the roughness of the ride as for being this old it's not that bad it's good to see that Six Flags America is keeping this 100 year old coaster in this good of condition in our nations capitol! Overall I expected a lot less of this ride and what I found on this very day is a great old school coaster that's still kicking it 100 years later so make sure you get to ride it as you never know what might happen to it in the future with all these new Hybrid Coasters popping up!

I have never gone to one of these adventure parks before so for my first time - it was AMAZING !…read more I took my niece who is 9 for her birthday and she had the time of her life - I was seriously impressed by the challenges in the courses and with how bravely she tackled them! We were very high up in those trees! The great thing though is that they have courses for all different types of thrill seekers - if you want to stay low to ground or just zip line, they have courses for that. If you want to physically challenge yourself or you like heights - they have courses for that as well. Safety wasn't a concern as there is an orientation video and then a practice course on the ground so you can repeatedly go through the process of locking on to a line and moving from line to line. I mean my niece did the practice course once and was off into the trees with out issue. There is a nice picnic area with tables so you could easily pack a lunch or snacks and make a day of it. I am eagerly waiting to go back for one of their night time clim

This place is incredible! We went at night and I absolutely recommend it as it was magical with the…read morelights on in the dark. There are all different levels so everyone can participate. I was able to do beginner to medium levels and we loved all the ziplines!

This was definitely my favorite ride in the park…read more From the fast acceleration into the twisting maze of track to the overall smooth ride of controlled chaos, it was, without a doubt, the top ride in the park. I rode it 3 times during my visit since I enjoyed it so much!

11/1/19 One of the first blast of rollercoasters I have been…read moreon. I believe this is the first blast coaster I experienced. Since then, I have been on many other blast coasters. On 8 May 1999 I heard advertisements for The Joker's Jinx . I remember I didn't like the ads for the ride, but I knew I would certainly ride this ride. The day I went to the park, I rode many rides, because I know the line for this ride would be long no matter what time I went. When I finally arrived to the ride, the line was long, but there were refreshments for those in line. The lemonade hit the spot and I had plenty of time before I rode the ride to get the fluid into my system. When I saw the paint job for the Joker, I never thought emerald green and purple went well together, BUT THEY DO. Oh, I was young back then. I even bought a Joker's Jinx tee shirt. At that time I wore a large tee shirt. I don't remember what happened to the shirt, but I know I through...no...I believe I gave it to good will. When I finally got to the gated area, you had to pass by several mirrors that made you look distorted. For my first experience I went straight to the back where I had to wait a little longer. Why, because the rear is tighter? Because I like it in the rear? Or because the rear of the car is the fastest. This answer is the best answer. The front is the slowest, but the rear end gets pushed forwards because of the force of the front of the car. The middle seats are a natural point. In this case since it is a blast coaster it pretty much doesn't matter until you feel the rear end of the car moving faster from the pulling of the rest of the cars. The spiraling looks to the side way turns make this rollercoaster a lot of fun. Listening to one of the operator say "Hands Up, hands up, I wanna see your hands." Once everyone's hands were up, he would hit the go button and everyone in the coaster cars would shoot forwards. I would love to say The Joker's Jinx started the blast coasters craze, but it wouldn't be true. Still, I had a lot of fun. This ride is a steel ride and steel rides have been know to be smoother than the wooden rollercoasters. I wouldn't mind going on this ride again. I would call this a high thrill ride.

After years of having birthday parties at home due to Covid restrictions and worry. We had my…read moredaughter's birthday party here. 20 kids and 21 adults around 6 bills. Staff were friendly and accommodating when we needed an extra table and making announcements to gather the kids together. They provided some juice boxes; we brought extra snacks and drinks, 7 pizzas from ledos and a cake. The whole experience was smooth and the kids were happy. That's all that matters. The equipment looked clean and in good shape. The party was for a 7 year old. Kids invited ranged from 4-10. All of them had a blast!

The secret is out...this is hands down THE best indoor playground for parents who want their kids…read moreto burn some energy and parents to get a little break. I had so much fun here (as a parent) and my littles had a great time too. There is a ball pit with a slide and best way to describe it -- a covered jungle gym with a slide and maze. Seating for parents is centralized so you can sit and watch your littles run around. They also have a little city, gaming section, and carousel "rides". They even have adult massage chairs! Parents, if you're in the area, this is a must do. It was a little out of the way for me, but so worth the travel.

This was my first time riding the ferris wheel. I always forget it's there when I'm actually at the…read moreHarbor and then recall as I am going over the Wilson bridge. Anyway, what I love about this wheel is that dogs are allowed! I try to include my dog in as many social outings that he can go on to ensure he has experiences too. When the weather gets colder, it's much harder to find activities he can partake in so I was excited to learn that I didn't have to leave him at home when spending time with my nieces. The four of us purchased tickets at the venue and then headed to the queue. If you have small kids (or a small dog), there is a stroller parking area that you can place your stroller while you ride. It's not secure though so be sure to keep any valuables on your person. The line was short and we ended up with a swing all to ourselves. They are pretty roomy; the previous group had about 7 average sized to bigger sized adults and most of them could fit in one carriage (though not with much room to spare). In the summer this may be okay; the swings are temperature controlled. With the cold weather, I found the temperature to be a bit too warm. Particularly if you dress in many layers as I do, being bundled up in a swing with hot air blowing on you is pretty miserable. To ensure you get your money's worth, the ride is about 5-8 mins I think. You go around at a languid pace about 4x and the last 5th time is the longest as it stops to allow patrons to exit the swing. My dog did pretty well for his first time. He was a little nervous, but with soothing pets and holding him, he calmed down. Perhaps next time I'll bring some treats. He did have a bit of a spell toward the end when he had a birds eye view of people walking. Speaking of, the views from the wheel are quite nice. You can see the National Monument and others from up there. All in all, this is a nice outing! There are a ton of restaurants to eat afterward and around the holidays, they have a market. The latter had nothing of particular interest but it was nice to get out and walk around. While the outdoor space is super dog friendly, the restaurants did not appear to be so. The outdoor patios lacked any heating lamps, and therefore aren't suitable during cold weather. I also couldn't tell if dogs were allowed there. Perhaps your best bet is to have a couple of people and send one in to a fast food spot to bring food to sit near the courtyard (?) where films are shown.

I'm ashamed to admit that as long as I've been living in the DMV area this is my first time on The…read moreCapital Wheel . While grabbing a bite to eat at the harbor, I was having a conversation with my friend and I mentioned that I had never been and decided we had to immediately fix that and I must admit I'm glad we did. The staff was friendly and attentive and I enjoyed the beautiful views of D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The total ride was about 15-20 mins (which was all that I needed). Glad I can finally say I've taken a ride on The Capital Wheel.

I was able to enjoy Cherry Crest Adventure Farms on the perfect fall day, and I'll be making a trip…read morehere an annual tradition. We spent hours at the farm, and could have stayed even longer. My kids loved everything from the large corn maze to the swings to the games to the playground equipment to the large sandbox filled with corn. My kids were 4 and 6 during our visit, but the farm can easily accommodate older or younger. Two notes; 1. The bathrooms in the back of the farm are new & super clean. 2. Don't feel pressure to purchase the add ones (apple chucking and paintball) - those sections are towards the back of the farm and easily avoidable. There was a variety of food options - a few standard theme park options along with specialty options like homemade ice cream.

Such a fun farm to take your family. I've been coming here…read moresince my daughter was about 4 years old- she's 14 now. Everyone we come, it does not disappoint. It's such a great time. Buy tickets online- tickets are cheaper. If you go during the week- it's cheaper too! They also have 50% off for active military and veterans, which is a great deal! They have all kinds of games, tug of war ropes, a play area/little town for younger kids, pig races. Some nights they have fireworks or bands. If you come- the corn maze is a must! All types of food vendors like burgers, fries, chicken fingers, ice cream and apple cider donuts. You can spend hours here and not get bored. They also have for pit and picnic table areas you can rent out and they provide logs and sticks so you can roast marshmallows or hotdogs. Definitely recommend this farm.

Easter flew past before i could tell you of our kid's outing to Clark's Elioak Farm (Apr 2026)…read more It's a place full of fun outdoor activities and critters on MD-108 Clarksville Pike, west of US-29 just past Centennial Lane. We took a three-year-old there for an outing in bright slightly-cool weather. Up until Easter, they had easter-egg hunts all day, separated each time into age-groups, smartly organized so that the kids trade in the eggs afterwards for a goodie-bag, so the competition for eggs wasnt too fierce. We took a train ride around the farm. And the newest pony was still getting used to the situation, so instead of riding, we joined in gentle grooming and pampering. A lovely fun morning! It's on a 7th-generation family-owned farm, and it's open Tuesday-Sunday and some Mondays, 11-5 or so. There's low-cost tickets for entry and for some of the activities, and there's lots of free parking. Their produce stand is open July-Sep. And after the olds reminisce about the restored decor that Clark's Elioak Farm rescued 20 years ago from good old Enchanted Forest, there's a nice (unrelated) wine bar and restaurant across the street :-)

Brought the family here back on October 19th, 2025. The kiddo loved everything about this place…read more The hay rides to the animals. Would recommend coming here for the fall. Worth the drive. The only issue we had is that the goats wouldn't eat any of the food we paid for to feed them. Not sure if they had already eaten or what. Even the staff was having issues feeding them.

Ticketing process: I purchased the regular tickets, not the VIP. In terms of the process, it was…read morefairly straightforward forward. You purchase the tickets, socks, and then afterwards they ask you to fill out a waiver. Socks: the socks are nearly just regular socks. They have one slightly grippy section. THEY ARE NOT AS GOOD OF QUALITY AS THE TRAMPOLINE GYM SOCKS. You can just wear your regular socks. Staff: the staff were nice and accommodating. There was water getting into one of the bounce areas. I asked a staff member to check it out and they came to investigate the problem. Explanation: You first enter and check in, and grab your socks, (and your wristbands if you're VIP). There's an area to place your shoes in the cubbies. Then you can bounce away. It's a continuous bounce house with several exits. There's slides, jousting, climbing, etc. Food: they have $6 snowballs where you can pick your own syrup. Waters were $2. Ask for your receipt. I think they up charged me. Overall, it was a fun attraction but I think I'd only be willing to pay the opening special tickets. Some of the bounce areas were deflating, then the water in the random corner, and also the attractions had a strange musty smell in some areas (I think they need to improve their water drying protocols). I think they can also improve their training of staff. One of the staff members using the card machine did not know how to work it. They can also improve their sanitation of the snowball stations and bounce areas.

the place was great but the best part was our party host. Edna. She was a young Girl n perfect. She…read moredoes a great job at wat she does.