Thrill seekers, young and old, will find their perfect adventure here! These memory-making destinations, shown in order of distance from Dulles Airport, are packed with big thrills and pint-sized fun.
Adventure Park USA
Monrovia, MD ∙ Approx 50 miles from Dulles Airport
Adventure Park USA, Maryland’s largest family entertainment center, brings year-round fun to all ages. This indoor-outdoor destination features roller coasters, go-karts, laser tag, a mini ropes course, a giant arcade, and more. For younger guests, Adventure Park offers gentler rides and fun, too.
Fun Land
Fredericksburg, VA ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
Fun Land blends indoor and outdoor excitement with dozens of rides and attractions, including Virginia’s first multi-level go-kart track. Thunder Speedway races 1,700 feet and climbs 30 feet above the midway! Families can also enjoy ropes-course challenges, rock climbing, mini-golf, and a massive arcade with 100+ games.
Kings Dominion
Doswell, VA ∙ Approx 95 miles from Dulles Airport
Kings Dominion is home to Virginia’s largest collection of roller coasters, with 13 coasters among its 60+ rides, shows, and attractions. Little adventurers are invited to visit Planet Snoopy, featuring more than 15 rides just for younger thrill seekers, while Soak City offers slides, splash areas, a lazy river, and a massive wave pool.
Hersheypark
Hershey, PA ∙ Approx 130 miles from Dulles Airport
Hersheypark packs plenty of sweet family fun into one destination with 70+ attractions and 15 mild-to-wild coasters — the most in the Northeast. For little adventurers, the park offers more than 20 rides filled with pint-sized thrills. For all ages, your park ticket includes admission to ZooAmerica, an 11-acre zoo featuring North American animals, plus Hersheypark’s big waterpark.
Dutch Wonderland
Lancaster, PA ∙ Approx 140 miles from Dulles Airport
Known as “A Kingdom for Kids,” Dutch Wonderland brings royal family fun to life with 35+ rides, attractions, and shows designed with kids in mind. Little adventurers can meet beloved characters, explore a prehistoric world at Exploration Island, enjoy rides of all sizes, and make a splash in Duke’s Lagoon.
Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, VA ∙ Approx 170 miles from Dulles Airport
From European-inspired villages to world-class thrills, Busch Gardens Williamsburg features 50+ rides and attractions across more than 100 acres. Coaster fans can brave 10 exciting coasters, while younger guests are invited to explore Sesame Street Forest of Fun, Land of the Dragons, and Grover’s Alpine Express.
Diggerland USA
West Berlin, NJ ∙ Approx 170 miles from Dulles Airport
Diggerland USA is the country’s only construction-themed park where kids (and grownups!) can drive, ride, and operate specially engineered construction machinery. The park offers 40+ attractions, including diggers, tractors, cranes, and construction-themed rides, while The Water Main features pools, slides, water-play areas, and a massive wave pool during the summer.
Idlewild
Ligonier, PA ∙ Approx 170 miles from Dulles Airport
Recognized as one of the country’s top destinations for families, Idlewild has created magical memories for almost 150 years! Families can enjoy 40+ rides, attractions, and shows, including beloved experiences like Story Book Forest and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, plus summer waterpark fun at SoakZone.
Knoebels
Elysburg, PA ∙ Approx 175 miles from Dulles Airport
Knoebels, America’s largest free-admission amusement park, offers 100+ rides and attractions, including award-winning coasters like Flying Turns — the world’s only wooden bobsled coaster. Younger guests love the classic kiddie rides and attractions designed just for them. Best of all, admission and parking are free, and families can pay per ride or purchase an all-day ride pass.
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA ∙ Approx 190 miles from Dulles Airport
Sesame Place brings the colorful world of Sesame Street to life with almost 30 theme park and water rides, plus themed entertainment, games, and more. Little ones can meet their favorite furry friends, explore imaginative play areas, enjoy pint-sized rides, and cool off in their water play area.
Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson, NJ ∙ Approx 200 miles from Dulles Airport
Six Flags Great Adventure delivers big thrills with 60+ rides, slides, and shows, including 14 world-class coasters! For little thrill-seekers, the park’s two dedicated kids’ areas are filled with gentler rides and family-friendly fun. Guests can even go wild at their neighboring 350-acre safari, home to nearly 1,200 animals from around the world.
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Updated Jul 23, 2026
