- Our list of the best things to do in Potomac, Maryland, features the top 609 nearby activities — including 219 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Potomac, MD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Potomac, MD , followed by 589 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Leesburg, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Sterling, Chantilly, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Columbia, McLean, Ashburn, Springfield, Annandale, College Park, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Centreville, Germantown, Greenbelt, Manassas, Lorton, Olney, Woodbridge, Bowie, Mount Airy, Clinton, Wheaton, Mount Vernon, Glen Echo, Savage, Burke, Middleburg, Baltimore, Ellicott City and Sandy Spring
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The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
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Dedicated to the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Jefferson Memorial features a shallow dome and a portico. The site contains a bronze statue and excerpts of Thomas Jefferson's famous document on the southwest interior wall.
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Spread across nearly four acres of space, the Fort Barnard Park features standard park amenities like a children's playground, picnic shelter, and a walking path. This park also maintains a complete baseball field with player benches and a basketball court.
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12064 votes
10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
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67 votes
700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
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Group and walking tours take visitors through an exploration of the effects and lifecycles of illegal drugs, and the history of the country's Drug Enforcement Agency, at the DEA Museum & Visitors Center.
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Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
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With 8 screens for the newest released movies, Alamo Cinema Drafthouse is a local favorite. The theater has taken every precaution to create a comfortable atmosphere, including removing the traditional front row of seats so there are no bad seats in the house.
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3 votes
21155 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20874
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Spanning 56 acres, Ridge Road Recreational Park features a variety of amenities. There are various sports fields, tennis and volleyball courts, and an inline hockey rink, as well as an enclosed dog area and picnic facilities.
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Located on the site of a historic 18th century plantation, Ossian Hall Park is now a park and outdoor entertainment venue that is host to a variety of touring performers and festivals.