Kids Tour in Arlington (Self Guided), Arlington

Artisphere is an arts center located in the Rosslyn section of Arlington. The center encompasses four performance venues, three visual art galleries, a 4,000 square foot ballroom, studio space, social gathering spots, food service facilities, a bar and lounge area as well as outdoor terraces.

Programming includes visual art, theatre, live music, film, new media, family programs, dance, conferences and private events.The Artisphere campus includes the main building at 1101 Wilson Boulevard and the nearby Spectrum Theatre at 1611 N. Kent Street. The main building is recognizable for a large dome shaped architectural feature. The Spectrum Theatre is situated on the ground floor of the mixed use Rosslyn Plaza complex.The Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington County, Virginia originated the institution, which opened in October 2010. The center's name was selected from among those proposed by an opinion poll of Arlington residents. The name is inspired by the geodesic dome that houses one of the theaters.

AMC Theaters, located in downtown Arlington, is a popular attraction, being the second largest chain of movie theaters in the United Sates. Offering entertainment for all ages, you can watch the latest blockbusters and premieres and enjoy a unique movie-going experience.

Kinder Haus Toys features a wide selection of high quality books, puppets, crafts, puzzles, clothing, footwear and other toys, including original handcrafted wooden toys. Special family events, as well as storytelling nights, are regularly hosted here. Its proud owner is the author of two children’s books and has been running the shop for nearly 30 years now.

Carvel Ice Cream is an old-fashioned ice cream shop that offers a large selection of ice cream, including exclusive flavors and other frozen desserts. With a long reputation for high quality and delicious original products, be sure to take the family to Carvel Ice Cream.

Kettler Capitals Iceplex is the practice arena of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.

Opened in 2006, the 137,000-square-foot facility, which is owned by Arlington County and leased to the Capitals, houses two full-NHL-sized ice rinks with seating for 1,200, a training center, a proshop, and offices for staff of both the Capitals team and the WNBA's Washington Mystics team. The Iceplex also serves as the home ice for the club teams of Georgetown University and George Washington University. The Iceplex also runs an adult league for amateur hockey players. Originally named Ballston Ice Arena, it was renamed by Washington, D.C. area real estate developer Robert C. Kettler. The building was designed by William R. Drury of the Reston, Virginia based firm, Architecture, Incorporated, and completed in November 2006 at a cost of $42.8 million.

Woodlawn Park, a popular place for recreation and leisure, features numerous playgrounds for various age groups, fountains and a basketball court. You can spend some quality time here in the picnic area or simply enjoy the view and take a walk across the bridge and along its footpaths.