- 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!
- Silver Spring, MD 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 26 things to do within the city of Silver Spring, MD , followed by 599 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Alexandria, Bowie, Columbia, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Gaithersburg, Sterling, Rockville, Potomac, McLean, Chantilly, Ellicott City, Annandale, Springfield, College Park, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Germantown, Greenbelt, Ashburn, Lorton, Odenton, Olney, Crofton, Centreville, Severn, Clinton, Elkridge, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, Hanover, Severna Park, Wheaton, Mount Vernon, Glen Echo, Burke, Savage, Brandywine, Annapolis, Davidsonville, Baltimore, Sandy Spring, Woodbridge and Leesburg
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12.9 Miles
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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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Golfing activities allow Jefferson District Park to stand out among the area's community centers. Visitors can enjoy a landscaped, 9-hole, executive golf course or mini-golf in addition to standard activities such as basketball or tennis.
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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.
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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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9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Open when weather permits, Washingtonian Paddle boats offers visitors to take whimsically designed, swan-themed paddle boats out on to the waters of Lake Kittamaquandi. The facility has been in business since 2001.
13.1 Miles
84%
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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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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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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6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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A scenic and historic attraction, Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm comprise a National Historic District. The park is a popular wildlife viewing destination, and the farm offers wagon rides and other farm-related amusements.