Money Magazine called Rockville, Maryland, one of the best small cities for families in 2008 and 2010. Indeed, the Washington D.C. suburb has plenty of fun attractions for kids and adults alike. Keep reading to learn about some of the best places for family fun in the Rockville area. The KID Museum The KID Museum is in Bethesda, about 15 minutes from Rockville. Housed in the basement of the Davis Library, it's full of fun gadgets and everyday items that kids can experiment with. They can tinker with PVC pipes, play miniature golf, explore international cultures, learn about robotics, try 3D printing, and more. During the week, the KID Museum is open for field trips and summer camps. Families can visit on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more The National Aquarium The National Aquarium houses more than 20,000 animals in beautiful habitats. It's located in Baltimore, about 45 minutes from Rockville, and when you visit, you can see beautiful coral reefs with sea anemones, bonnethead sharks, green moray eels, sea stars, clownfish, and more. The Australia: Wild Extremes exhibit received the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Exhibit of the Year award in 2008. It has more than 70 species of animals, and you can walk through a simulated river gorge to view death adders, broad-shelled turtles, freshwater crocodiles, and laughing kookaburras, Australia's national symbol. You can also visit the tropical rainforest exhibit, which features blue poison dart frogs, tarantulas, golden lion tamarin monkeys, and beautiful birds. At Dolphin Discovery, you can see six Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Even if you can't make it to the aquarium, your kids can watch many of the exhibits live on its website. The Port Discovery Children's Museum This Baltimore museum has three floors of hands-on, indoor play areas. Kids and adults can learn how to navigate a ship in The Port or climb several stories in SkyClimber. Other attractions include an art studio with work by Maryland kids, a child-sized theater where kids can try musical instruments, dance and theater workshops, and more. Kids can also pretend to shop at a mock gas station, play sports, explore ancient Egypt, and learn all about water. The National Air and Space Museum This iconic museum is in Washington, D.C., about 25 minutes from Rockville. It has the largest collection of spacecraft and historic aircraft in the world, including the Wright brothers' original 1903 flyer and Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. Kids can pretend to be pilots in a mock cockpit, check out space suits, and see a moon rock. The National Air and Space Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Kids will enjoy taking a stroll through the nation's capital and seeing the area's many landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. You can also hike, shop, or dine at one of the many kid-friendly restaurants in and around Rockville. You'll find no shortage of fun attractions to visit with family members of all ages.