Not every gift comes wrapped in a bow. These options give family and friends (kids and adults) the chance to make memories when they try out something new.
1. Go ziplining, axe throwing, and more at Go Ape, memberships are $99–$299, 7550 Reservation Dr., Springfield, goape.com
2. Make hot chocolate bombs at River-Sea Chocolates, $40 per person, 4520 Daly Dr., Ste. 100, Chantilly, riverseachocolates.com
3. Visit The Office Experience, open through Jan. 16, $35.50–$54.75 per person, 1020 G St. NW, Washington, DC, theofficeexperience.com
4. Host a two-hour 3D-printing party, $750 for a group of six at Bond’s 3D Studio, 3945 University Dr., Fairfax, bonds3d.com
5. Sleep over at the National Aquarium, $95 per person for members, 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, aqua.org
6. Indulge at Sugar House Day Spa, services range from $20-$1,200, 111 N. Alfred St., Alexandria, sugarhousedayspa.com
7. Try indoor skydiving at iFly, $99.99 for two flights per person, 20315 Commonwealth Center Dr., Ashburn, iflyworld.com
Feature image courtesy Go Ape
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