- Our list of the best things to do in Springfield, Virginia, features the top 534 nearby activities — including 190 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Springfield, VA 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 16 things to do within the city of Springfield, VA , followed by 517 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Sterling, Chantilly, Fairfax, Reston, Woodbridge, Rockville, Potomac, Gaithersburg, McLean, Ashburn, Annandale, College Park, Manassas, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Herndon, Falls Church, Centreville, Lorton, Waldorf, Greenbelt, Clinton, Olney, Mount Vernon, Wheaton, Bowie, Burke, Stafford, Glen Echo, Laurel, Brandywine, Port Tobacco and Quantico
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8.2 Miles
Located on 25 acres of scenic land, River Farm is a gardening area that the American Horticultural Society calls home. The farm is also popular for a number of event rentals, including weddings and business gatherings.
8.2 Miles
The Pohick Bay Regional Park is one of only three access points to the Potomac River, which allows for free canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating. Around the water itself, visitors can hike, camp, and enjoy the picnic and playground areas.
8.4 Miles
As its name implies, the award-winning Synetic Theatre offers an inventive mash-up of classic plays using music, movement, and artistic flair. With a comfortable theatre, the ticket prices are reasonable considering the uniqueness of the shows.
8.4 Miles
94%
16 votes
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail, Oxon Hill, MD
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The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail is a 3.5-mile trail that gains 200-ft in elevation as the trail progresses. The trail can be used for running, walking, in-line skating, and mountain biking.
8.4 Miles
The Clarendon Dog Park is a community-based neighborhood park that is covered in a mix of soft gravel and grass. One of the most popular features of the dog park are large fountains that the canines can run through and play in.
8.6 Miles
97%
5585 votes
Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211
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Veteran soldiers who have served in every war from the American Revolution to the most recent conflicts are buried in the massive Arlington National Cemetery. More than 260,000 individuals are in this military cemetery, including John F. Kennedy.
8.6 Miles
50%
16 votes
1900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
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Combining theater with a four-course dinner, Mystery Dinner Playhouse-Arlington, features murder mysteries that are both fun and entertaining. Located in the Courtyard Hotel, theater goers can choose from a variety of menu items.
8.6 Miles
At Lazy Susan Dinner Theater, patrons can enjoy dinner and a show in an old style restaurant. The dinner and dessert are served buffet style, first come first served, and the menu is primarily comfort food.
8.7 Miles
76%
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.
8.8 Miles
86%
580 votes
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.