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Arcades in Washington DC
There are 8 arcades in and around Washington DC. Each card below shows what it costs, when it opens and which ages it suits.
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8 arcades in the Washington DC area.
Sorted by distance from Washington DC, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.
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Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.
Common questions about arcades in Washington DC
How many arcades are there in Washington DC?
We list 8 arcades within 45 miles of Washington DC, DC. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.
How did Mini Navigators choose these arcades?
We list every one we have within 45 miles of the center of Washington DC. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.
Do adults have to pay?
It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. None of the places on this page publish a price, so call ahead before you rely on a figure from anywhere else.
Do I need to book ahead?
No. These are walk-in, and quieter on a weekday afternoon. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.
What should I bring?
A card for credit rather than a bag of quarters, and a budget. Redemption prizes cost far more in play than they do in a shop. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.
What else is there to do with kids in Washington DC?
Washington DC has 18 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The Washington DC hub lists all of them.
Listings last checked 10/16/2026.