- 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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118 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
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The primary draw of Alexandria's Christ Church is its history as it was the location of George Washington's funeral, and his church pew is still marked. The church also still holds public events throughout the year.
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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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37251C East Richardson Lane, Purcellville, VA 20132
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Powering its distillery with solar energy, Catoctin Creek Distillery produces a variety of spirits in D.C's wine country. In the tasting room, visitors can sample from a selection of whiskey, brandy, and cocktails.
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18127 Towne Center Drive, Olney, MD 20832
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Situated in the Fair Hills Shopping Center, the Winery at Olney imports raw grape products for the creation of their wines from renowned grape growing areas across the globe. Guests can also make their own custom wine batch of 28 to 30 bottles.
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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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The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
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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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15711 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
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Northwest Park Golf Course is a public golf course comprised of 18 holes. A relatively long course at 7200 yards, it offers a shorter, more challenging inner 9 holes for a quicker game.
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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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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.