- Our list of the best things to do in Columbia, Maryland, features the top 518 nearby activities — including 184 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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46.9 Miles
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502 votes
778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA
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Offering a historical journey through the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours takes guests through the major historical sites of the area. The bus guide narrates the history of the battle in the 2-hour tour.
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10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109
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Boasting 85,000 square feet of opulent performance and seating space, the Hylton Performing Arts Center is a gem in Manassas. The center plays host to a variety of entertainment, including ballets, artistic exhibits, musical concerts, stage plays and more.
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868 Estate Vineyards
14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA 20132
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Tastings are offered frequently at the 868 Estate Vineyards. There are also several events held throughout the year that commonly utilize the farm-to-table food which is served at the on-site restaurant called the Grandale.
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With Penguin Paddling, visitors can go on a paddling adventure with an experienced guide on the Potamac River and Neabsco Creek. During the excursion, visitors will kayak under bridges and next to national monuments.
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90%
262 votes
297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum. It borders the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield.
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A popular stop before any battlefield tour is a visit to the Gettysburg Diorama. The unique small-scale depiction of the battlefield features over 20,000 hand-painted 3D miniatures and helps visitors understand the history visually while a guide tells a story of the three-day battle.
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138 votes
789 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA
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The only complete wax collection of American Presidents and their first ladies in the region is contained within the Hall of Presidents & First Ladies. It is located across the street from the Gettysburg Tour Center directly adjacent to the National Cemetery.
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Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Visitors can tour her home with costumed interpreters and see the restored Jennie Wade House, as it was on that fateful day.
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747 votes
76 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Victorian Photography Studio, a husband and wife team does on-location and in-studio photography, including when desired Civil War looking photos in digital, wet plate or tin plate. The company also offers vacation rental property.
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PO Box 4152, Gettysburg, PA
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Commonly known as the A.L.B.G., the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides is an organization of officially recognized and credentialed guides to the battlefields of the Civil War. The organization has over one hundred members.