- 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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The largest shopping center in the Washington DC area is Tysons Corner Center, and it is even one of the 10 largest in the entire country. The complex offers a wide variety of major retailers and small boutiques to suit most tastes.
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Wiseacre Comedy Club & Pub is a casual comedy venue that offers laughs and refreshments. The club supports local comedians, some of which have gotten their start at the laid-back location, and generally features two to three acts per night.
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The United States Air Force and its predecessor organizations are honored at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington. It is adjacent to the Arlington National Cemetery and overlooks the Pentagon to allow for guests to view parallels between the sites.
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Get a feel for life in mid-19th century Virginia at Cherry Hill Farmhouse. Visitors can shell and grind corn in the barn, dress in period clothing and play old-fashioned parlor games. Guided tours are offered.
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11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
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Designed for more experienced hikers, the Great Falls Billy Goat Trail is 4 miles of natural beauty. Tucked away from the fast paced city, the hiking trail offers views of still pools, white rapids and lush foliage.
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Great Falls National Park is a waterfall area and riparian preserve just outside the city. The preserve area is filled with natural beauty and the falls are peaceful and beautiful. It is a great place for hiking and exploring.
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The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is part of a network that connects the Potomac with the upper Ohio River basin. This trail follows the same path George Washington took as he explored the area.
6.1 Miles
Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
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Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
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Great Falls & the Potomac Gorge constitute a remarkable and unique ecosystem, a natural space unspoiled by its relative proximity to developed areas. The area features a diverse array of plant and animal species, as well as stunning views.
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11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
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The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center is an information center that features a ballroom where dances and social events take place. The center is open year round Wednesday through Sunday.