- Our list of the best things to do in Annandale, Virginia, features the top 554 nearby activities — including 198 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Annandale, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Annandale, VA , followed by 537 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Sterling, Reston, Chantilly, Fairfax, Gaithersburg, Woodbridge, Rockville, Potomac, McLean, Ashburn, Springfield, College Park, Manassas, Fort Washington, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Herndon, Centreville, Greenbelt, Lorton, Waldorf, Olney, Germantown, Clinton, Bowie, Wheaton, Laurel, Mount Vernon, Burke, Glen Echo, Quantico, Leesburg, Brandywine, Port Tobacco and Sandy Spring
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The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
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94 votes
George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22216
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Landscaped architects transformed overgrown farmland on a small island in 1930 to become the memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island. A forest was designed to mimic the original forest on the island, and there are miles of walking trails.
8.5 Miles
The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
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92%
172 votes
105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA
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Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.
8.6 Miles
Several tours of both the freshwater and seawater regions within the Washington DC region are available through the Potomac Riverboat Company. Sightseeing tours include the Washington Monuments Cruise, the Mount Vernon Cruise, the Alexandria Seaport Cruise, and the Pirate Cruise.
8.6 Miles
Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.
8.6 Miles
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84 votes
9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039
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Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
8.7 Miles
Guests to Gravelly Point Park are able to have great views for planespotting as planes from the Reagan Airport take off and land over the park area. There are also park-related activities like picnicking, biking, and running.
8.8 Miles
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33 votes
6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102
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The year of 1771 is brought to life at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run which is a living history farm. Guests can both watch and listen to stories from people in period dress who go about the average day at a historic farm.
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181 votes
5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
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Plan a visit to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill to learn more about the largest distillery in America at its time. The 18th century process used to make whiskey is on display April through October.