- 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.
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10.7 Miles
The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
10.8 Miles
95%
303 votes
16701 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
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The Adventure Park, located within the premises of Sandy Spring Friends School, is the country's largest aerial forest adventure park. It features multiple sections made up of ropes, ladders and cable which make up for a fun obstacle course.
10.8 Miles
88%
49 votes
4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
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Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
10.9 Miles
Situated on nearly one acre in Green Park, Gaithersburg Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with grass and gravel fields. The park offers double-gated entry, drinking water and separate small and large dog areas.
11.0 Miles
100%
1 votes
9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Open when weather permits, Washingtonian Paddle boats offers visitors to take whimsically designed, swan-themed paddle boats out on to the waters of Lake Kittamaquandi. The facility has been in business since 2001.
11.1 Miles
Located on Maryland's Greenbelt, Buddy Attick Park features a man-made lake and extensive walking, hiking, and bike trails. Picnicking and seasonal events like fireworks displays and Easter egg hunts are also draws.
11.2 Miles
Known for its shallow, kid friendly pools, Hallowell Pool has a variety of pools that are 3.5 to 5 feet deep. The pool can be used for wading or swimming laps.
11.2 Miles
Home to a large dog park and outdoor amphitheater, Mason District Park offers many amenities. Shady trees and grassy fields are surrounded by lengthy hiking trails, scenic woods and lighted tennis courts.
11.3 Miles
The ice is always ready for hockey players, figure skaters and recreational skaters at The Gardens Ice House. The rink features skate time rental, lessons, camps, and clinics, and has a cafe, pro shop, and upstairs fitness center.
11.3 Miles
Providing a perfect way to enjoy the heat of summer, Forest Hollow Swim Club allows guests to swim laps, lounge in the pool, lay out in the sun, cook out, and get closer to the community.