- Our list of the best things to do in Mount Vernon, Virginia, features the top 479 nearby activities — including 172 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mount Vernon, 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 3 things to do within the city of Mount Vernon, VA , followed by 475 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Alexandria, Silver Spring, Fairfax, Reston, Woodbridge, Chantilly, Potomac, McLean, Annandale, College Park, Manassas, Springfield, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Herndon, Falls Church, Centreville, Rockville, Lorton, Waldorf, Greenbelt, Bowie, Clinton, Stafford, Sterling, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Burke, Port Tobacco, Quantico and Brandywine
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19.9 Miles
83%
94 votes
1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, VA 20190
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More than an acre of water-based fun is implemented at the Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole. The entire park is surrounded by a lazy river that runs 2.5 miles an hour while the center features flumes, slides, showers, spray towers, and an interactive fun center for young children.
19.9 Miles
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21 votes
University Blvd & Stadium Dr, College Park, MD 20742
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The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, located on the University of Maryland campus, offers performing arts to the community. Six performance venues put on shows including dance, a variety of music types, theater and more.
20.0 Miles
53%
19 votes
Campus Dr, Bldg 140, College Park, MD 20742
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Part of the University of Maryland campus, Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium is an athletic stadium named for former university president Harry Byrd. It has a seating capacity of over 50,000 and hosts football and lacrosse games.
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The Rock Creek Trails is an 18.6-mile surface that is suitable for hiking, biking, or rollerblading. The location offers scenic views for those hikers who are also seeking photo opportunities.
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Visitors can enjoy standup paddle boarding on Lake Audubon and Lake Anne with Surf Reston LLC. They offer 1.5 to 2 hour lessons for groups of up to 5 people.
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Sammy's Bounce House provides inflatable bounce houses to the community within the Dulles Toll Road Corridor. They are a small family owned and operated business that offers a free bubble machine with the bounce houses.
20.1 Miles
The focus of the 476-acre Lake Fairfax Park is the 20-acre lake itself that offers fishing and boating. There is also an on-site waterpark known as The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole with a lazy river, tunnels, slides, and an interactive water play area for children.
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Stories of the Hebrew Bible are on display at the Ratner Museum. Sculptures, paintings and children's books are among the features, and visitors are encouraged to touch the art for a more hands-on experience.
20.1 Miles
89%
37 votes
11710 MacArthur Blvd Potomac, MD, Potomac, MD
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Visitors who take the Great Falls Canal Boat Ride will ride through a historical canal in a boat pulled by mules, while park rangers in period clothing discuss 19th century life. The ride lasts for approximately one hour.
20.2 Miles
98%
121 votes
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.