Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Prince William County, Prince William County

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and under the command of Marine Corps University, the Museum's soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to this 120,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. Admission and parking are always free.

A 5,000-acre park that was the scene of two major Civil War battles.

A beautiful park located on the Potomac River that offers historical sites and recreation facilities.

Park that offers campsites and recreational programs for families and children.

Visit one of the oldest homes in Prince William County. Built circa 1747 by Richard Blackburn, the historic house is situated between Neabsco Creek, the Potomac River, and the historic King's Highway (present day Route 1). The original owners, Richard and his son Thomas, had extensive land holdings in the county where they grew tobacco, wheat, and other commodities. By 1842, the Atkinson Family called Rippon Lodge home for about 90 years before the property was sold to Wade Ellis in 1924. Mr. Ellis, and his wife Dessie, purchased 500 acres, renovated the home, turning it into a Colonial Revival residence, and are regarded as being responsible for preserving much of the history. Admiral Richard Blackburn Black, the last private owner, purchased the home in 1952, and continued to preserve the home and history as Mr. Ellis had. Admiral Black is linked to many important historical events, including exploration of Antarctica with Admiral Richard Byrd and Pearl Harbor.

Puzzle Palooza Etc. features a wide variety of jigsaw puzzles for all ages, interests, and ability levels. We are family owned and operated, giving us the ability to provide personal service. We carry everything from 3 piece wooden puzzles for toddlers to puzzles over 40,000 pieces for those seeking a real challenge, and specially designed puzzles for adults with dementia and Alzheimer's. We are located at 305 Mill St., in beautiful, Historic Occoquan. We have a "Preferred Puzzler Program". Every $10 you spend earns a "punch". When you have 10 punches, you receive $10 off your next purchase. Watch for our PUZZLE NIGHTS, where you can join us for a fun evening of working together to complete a puzzle, and receive a discount on any purchases. Follow us on Facebook to hear our latest news. We hope to see you soon! Keep on Puzzling!

Speed-lovers, be prepared for the newest attraction taking over Northern Virginia: European-style indoor go-karting at Autobahn Indoor Speedway. Our state-of-the-art electric indoor go-kart racing experience offers perfect racing conditions every day. Change Your Speed at our Grand Prix style tracks with our unique, electric Italian go-karts reaching speeds up to 50 MPH.