- Our list of the best things to do in Bethesda, Maryland, features the top 626 nearby activities — including 223 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bethesda, MD 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 26 things to do within the city of Bethesda, MD , followed by 599 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Sterling, Columbia, Bowie, Chantilly, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, McLean, Ashburn, Annandale, Springfield, College Park, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Centreville, Greenbelt, Germantown, Lorton, Odenton, Olney, Woodbridge, Crofton, Severn, Clinton, Ellicott City, Hanover, Manassas, Elkridge, Wheaton, Mount Vernon, Leesburg, Glen Echo, Burke, Savage, Brandywine, Annapolis, Baltimore, Sandy Spring and Davidsonville
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48.3 Miles
Catoctin Furnace is an old abandoned iron furnace which dates back to mid-18th century and is open for tours. Visitors can also enjoy a hike on a nearby nature trail.
48.5 Miles
77%
239 votes
14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Cunningham Falls State Park features a man-made lake and the Cunningham Falls formed by it as well as the Big Hunting Creek which is one of the state's major trout streams. The park also offers many outdoor activities including boating, fishing, camping and more.
48.5 Miles
Featuring a stone arch bridge across Antietam Creek, Burnside's Bridge is a historic landmark of the Civil War. Visitors can walk along the bridge and enjoy the forest scenery surrounding the creek.
48.5 Miles
100%
9 votes
Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD
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A farm called Bonnymeed Farm offers historic horse and carriage guided tours for children and adults. There are three tours with one of them covering the Battlefield of Antietam and includes a traditional picnic lunch from 1862.
48.6 Miles
76%
50 votes
15036 North Franklinville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Catoctin Mountain Orchard located in North Franklinville Road has a variety of freshly baked pies and treats, jams and jellies, and more. Other guests frequently visit this place to buy fruits.
48.7 Miles
The Linden Spa has a steam room, showers, and a separate locker room for men and women. Many patrons feel like a new person after getting a hot stone or a deep tissue massage here.
48.7 Miles
90%
10 votes
213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, MD 21663
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Using an uncommon and historic variety of boat called a skipjack, Chesapeake Skipjack Sailing Tours offers a variety of boat tours of the Chesapeake Bay area. The company can cater picnics, or visitors can bring their own food and drink.
48.7 Miles
Offshore Sailing School is a place gain everything necessary for a complete sailing adventure and direct experience in the overall lifestyle. Award-winning, top-tier instruction ensures all whom attend, get the best possible experience for the future as a sailor.
48.7 Miles
From stuffed animals to puzzle games, Calico Toys & Games offers two stories of classic and modern toys for children. The first floor has an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
48.7 Miles
Frivolous Fibers is a store, gallery, class room, and social event space for those who love knitting, crocheting, and stitching. Store events include weekly crochet and knit sessions as well as occasional sheep sheering events.