- Our list of the best things to do in Gaithersburg, Maryland, features the top 571 nearby activities — including 211 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gaithersburg, 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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Part of Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Laurel Lake is a 25 acre lake and beach area that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including swimming, electric motor boating, and fishing. The park also has hiking trails.
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Spanning a total of four acres, Quincy Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include six tennis courts, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and numerous picnic areas.
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Golfing activities allow Jefferson District Park to stand out among the area's community centers. Visitors can enjoy a landscaped, 9-hole, executive golf course or mini-golf in addition to standard activities such as basketball or tennis.
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The Clarendon Dog Park is a community-based neighborhood park that is covered in a mix of soft gravel and grass. One of the most popular features of the dog park are large fountains that the canines can run through and play in.
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1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD 20740
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College Park Aviation Museum is located on the site of the world's oldest operating airport and houses a variety of aviation artifacts and replicas which depict the rich history of the airfield.
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Within the Arlington National Cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknowns that is also sometimes called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Tomb sarcophagus is placed over the grave of an unknown soldier from World War I and serves as a memorial for all deceased unknown soldiers.
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107 votes
10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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A farm with lots of activities for families, Clark's Elioaks Farm features a petting zoo, pony rides, and a variety of games. The farm hosts children's birthday parties and special events, as well.
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The Laurel Museum is a converted 1840s mill workers' home that offers the chance to learn about the history of the local area through its exhibits. The location also features a research library with photographs, files, and items.
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The highest point of the Olympic Mountains in Washington, Mount Olympus is a challenge to several hikers. A wonderful landscape, this range provides a beautiful scenery for all of those able to reach the summit.
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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.