- Our list of the best things to do in Herndon, Virginia, features the top 568 nearby activities — including 208 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Herndon, VA 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 14 things to do within the city of Herndon, VA , followed by 553 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Leesburg, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Sterling, Reston, Chantilly, Fairfax, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, Middleburg, McLean, Ashburn, Annandale, Woodbridge, Springfield, Purcellville, College Park, Manassas, Oxon Hill, Falls Church, Centreville, Germantown, Lorton, Olney, Warrenton, Fort Washington, Mount Vernon, Wheaton, Burke, Glen Echo, Sandy Spring and Lovettsville
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
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Arlington Blvd. and Meade St., Arlington, VA 22211
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The focus of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial is to commemorate the country's gratitude to the Marines and those who fought beside them in every conflict since 1775. The statue that composes the memorial with the Marines hoisting the American flag at Iwo Jima is famous across the globe.
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The Hillwood Museum & Gardens features a collection of Russian imperial art and an 18th-century French decorative art collection. The site's gardens feature thirteen different outdoor rooms, including a putting green.
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The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
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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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Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.
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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.
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A retro styled bowling alley with a classic feel, US Bowling hosts open bowling as well as a variety of leagues and tournaments. The alley also has a snack bar that serves a variety of refreshments.
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3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
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Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park features multiple animal habitats ranging from domestic to rare and exotic species from around the world. The zoo is open daily and has free admission.
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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.