- 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!
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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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The Alexandria neighborhood of Old Town is a preserved historic district that used to be the hometown of George Washington. The modern aspects of the area embrace local art, high-style boutiques, and restaurants.
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1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Visitors head to the Alexandria National Cemetery to honor and pay tribute to their loved ones. As one of the first 14 national cemeteries, it is home to many fallen soldiers who fought for our country.
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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.
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The Lyceum is essentially a history museum that was founded in 1839 by a group calling themselves the Alexandria Lyceum in conjunction with the Alexandria Library Company. Local history collections, school programs, concerts, and lectures are offered within the museum.
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101 votes
305 S. St. Asaph St. Suite 4, Alexandria, VA 22314
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The metropolitan area of Washington DC features a wide variety of cuisine options that are highlighted through DC Metro Food Tours. The company takes guests along walking tours of specific neighborhoods to visit and taste items at locally owned and operated establishments.
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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.
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600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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There is nothing like live entertainment, and there is plenty of it to see at The Little Theater of Alexandria. Shows include classics and new shows including The Christmas Carol, God, of Carnage, and The Game's Afoot.
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Tastings are offered at the Willowcroft Farm Vineyards on-site tasting room. The venue is open to the general public on Thursdays through Sundays, and specialty chocolate and wine pairings are available.