- Our list of the best things to do in Olney, Maryland, features the top 567 nearby activities — including 206 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Olney, 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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38.9 Miles
88%
24 votes
343 Campground Rd., Harpers Ferry, WV
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An expansive collection of memorabilia can be found at the Civil War Living History Museum. War relics, documents, and knowledgeable hosts are part of every tour. History buffs and curious visitors alike find something of interest to touch and experience.
38.9 Miles
52%
89 votes
43 Old Taylor Ln, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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Built by relatives of John Wilkes Booth, he stayed in this home when witnessing the execution of John Brown, and historians believe he was headed to this house after shooting Abraham Lincoln. Guests can attend ghost tours of the home, séances, and the home is used for paranormal research.
38.9 Miles
Opened in 2010, The Haunted Cottage is a local haunted attraction commonly visited by those fascinated by the paranormal. Ghost tours, paranormal research training, and unexplained events are among the many reasons that attract visitors to the cottage.
39.0 Miles
77%
239 votes
14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Cunningham Falls State Park features a man-made lake and the Cunningham Falls formed by it as well as the Big Hunting Creek which is one of the state's major trout streams. The park also offers many outdoor activities including boating, fishing, camping and more.
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81%
16 votes
15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191
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The oldest house remaining in Prince William County, Woodbridge's' Rippon Lodge Historic Site is a popular tourist destination. The lodge was originally a tobacco plantation and is now a home museum open to the public for tours of the house and grounds.
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49 votes
408 Alstadis Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV
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For 2.5 to 3 hours, visitors to Harpers Ferry Zip Line Canopy Tour can zip across eight ziplines reaching heights up to 800 feet. Guests can see the area's wildlife from the same height as most of the trees.
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18 votes
408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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Offering above ground experiences, Aerial Forest Adventure Park at Harpers Ferry has 72 challenge elements spread across six courses to choose from. Activities include rope and log bridges, zip lines, and rock walls.
39.2 Miles
White water rafting adventures, tubing adventures, Zip Line Canopy Tours, kayaking and canoeing tours, stand up paddle boards rides, mountain bike, and fishing adventures are all available from River Riders. Additionally, the company operates the Aerial Forest Adventure Park where visitors can experience zip li…
39.5 Miles
Greenbrier State Park is home to a large man-made freshwater lake complete with a beach and a separate swim area, accompanied with a number of multi-purpose nature trails, campsites, picnic areas and more.
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87%
15 votes
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Mount St. Mary's College and Seminary is a historic Catholic liberal arts college nestled in the Catoctin Mountains. A large golden statue of the Virgin Mary provides a memorable landmark. It also hosts a seminary and St. Mary's Grotto.