- 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.
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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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The Alexandria neighborhood of Old Town is a preserved historic district that used to be the hometown of George Washington. The modern aspects of the area embrace local art, high-style boutiques, and restaurants.
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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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Far from your average golf experience, Top Golf Alexandria, combines all of your favorite leisure activities with food and drink to create a memorable day or night out. Also, the perfect venue for your next party or corporate event.
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Relaxation and pampering are the focus of Spa World. Visitors are able to acquire massages, facials, and body scrubs along with access to their pool, sauna, and Far Infared Hot Sitz Bath.
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101 votes
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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Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.
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172 votes
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.
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92%
74 votes
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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Several tours of both the freshwater and seawater regions within the Washington DC region are available through the Potomac Riverboat Company. Sightseeing tours include the Washington Monuments Cruise, the Mount Vernon Cruise, the Alexandria Seaport Cruise, and the Pirate Cruise.