- 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.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Gaithersburg, MD , followed by 550 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Leesburg, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Frederick, Sterling, Columbia, Fairfax, Reston, Laurel, Alexandria, Rockville, Chantilly, Potomac, McLean, Ellicott City, Ashburn, Annandale, College Park, Mount Airy, Herndon, Falls Church, Germantown, Greenbelt, Olney, Centreville, Springfield, Elkridge, Bowie, New Market, Wheaton, Catonsville, Savage, Glen Echo, Baltimore, Lovettsville, Sandy Spring, Eldersburg and Burke
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Offering views of the harbor, Federal Hill Park features cannons that were used during the Civil War at Fort Federal Hill. The park provides a basketball court, a children's playground, benches, picnic areas, open green space and a plaza.
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The Mount Vernon Cultural District is the home of several historic sites, including The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Walters Art Museum. The area is known for its strong LGBT community.
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45 votes
6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown, MD 21769
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The Washington Monument State Park is home of the monument built in 1837 to honor George Washington and the site of Maryland's first Civil War battle. The park offers views of the valley, hiking, picnicking, and a Civil War Museum.
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Offering free admission, Freedom Museum was created to honor military personnel and the contribution they have made to liberty. With quality exhibits and the sharing of patriotic stories, it makes an ideal field trip for schools or youth groups.
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American Visionary Art Museum features unique and intricate work of visionary art by a range of visionary artists who lack formal training with some of them also being physically challenged.
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National Aquarium in Baltimore is an aquatic education and conservation center whose permanent collection on display features a wide range of animal species in their naturalistic habitats. They also host daily dolphin shows and a 4D Immersion Theater.
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Bourbon Street, located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, is a 13 block location that features a variety of bars and strip clubs. The site, known for its open container laws, hosts an annual Mardi Gras celebration.
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Family owned and operated, Brentsville Stables is an equestrian facility that offers English riding lessons, including English pleasure, hunt seat equitation, and jumping. Through private lessons with a certified and credentialed instructor, students of all levels can learn to ride.
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56%
217 votes
13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Established in 1966, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo is a local family-run facility which houses a wide range of animals including lemurs, kangaroos, bears and more. The zoo also contains a Japanese garden and many multi-colored fish called koi.
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1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21250
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Located in a restored oyster cannery, the Baltimore Museum of Industry explores the history of industry in the city over the past 100 years. There are several interactive exhibits and an extensive gift shop.