- Our list of the best things to do in Silver Spring, Maryland, features the top 626 nearby activities — including 224 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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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 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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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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Washington Masonic National Memorial
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101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22301
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More than a museum to George Washington himself, the Washington Masonic National Memorial also serves as a set of collections that detail the history of the Freemasons in the United States. The institution has a research center and library as well.
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The Glenstone Museum provides a collection of post-World War II and contemporary art and rotating exhibits. The location offers visitors the chance to explore the intersection of landscape, architecture, and art.
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Glenstone is an art and architecture museum where everything from the landscaped exterior to the building itself has been carefully designed with an artistic eye. The museum specializes mostly in postwar, postmodern art and sculpture pieces.
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Fairwood Park offers large playgrounds for all age groups. There is a football field and soccer area for local teams and ample space for flying kites. The park also offers covered spaces with picnic tables and barbecue pits for gatherings.
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3538 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
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Featuring a 25 meter lap pool, Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association Pool offers visitors a chance to cool off in the sun or attend a competitive swim meet. On Thursdays, the facility hosts a float night with inflatable toys.
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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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Situated inside John Strongbow's Tavern, Medieval Madness is a live dinner theater show. The meal and seating arrangements are set up in family style with the show itself following the medieval bard traditions.