- Our list of the best things to do in Glen Echo, Maryland, features the top 623 nearby activities — including 223 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Glen Echo, 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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17.6 Miles
87%
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9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039
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Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
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The main house of the Sully Plantation is considered to be the primary attraction at the site as it contains the small museum, gift shop, and historic exhibits in the home. Guests can also take the Forgotten Roads Tour which includes outdoor walking and exploration of the slave quarters.
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The George Washington Birthplace National Monument represents the home environment in which the first President of the United States grew up. The grounds include livestock, gardens and farm buildings. Guests can enjoy tours, special programs and a film at the visitors center.
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Guests can enjoy sport laser tag games in a large multilevel arena at Xp Laser Sport. The laser tag venue host both leagues and tournaments and features a wide range of video and arcade games.
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The Scott's Cove Recreation Area is a park area adjacent to a large reservoir. The area offers fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities, and is a nice spot for a picnic.
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With 8 screens for the newest released movies, Alamo Cinema Drafthouse is a local favorite. The theater has taken every precaution to create a comfortable atmosphere, including removing the traditional front row of seats so there are no bad seats in the house.
17.7 Miles
93%
181 votes
5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
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Plan a visit to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill to learn more about the largest distillery in America at its time. The 18th century process used to make whiskey is on display April through October.
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35 votes
21293 Smiths Switch Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
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Serving as one of the longest parks in the state, the Washington & Old Dominion Trail covers 45 miles of paved pathways. Visitors can enjoy walking, running, bicycling, and skating with an adjacent 32-mile-long gravel path for horseback riding.
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A traditional bowling center, AMF Centreville Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The center has a lounge area along with flat-screen televisions showing sports programming and arcade game machines.
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Featuring a large indoor ice rink, the Ashburn Ice House has many ice skating related activities. Guests can learn to skate, play hockey, figure skate, or simply participate in the open public skating sessions.