- Our list of the best things to do in Sterling, Virginia, features the top 517 nearby activities — including 186 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sterling, 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 22 things to do within the city of Sterling, VA , followed by 494 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Leesburg, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Chantilly, Fairfax, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Purcellville, Potomac, Middleburg, McLean, Ashburn, Springfield, Annandale, Herndon, Falls Church, Manassas, Centreville, Germantown, Olney, Woodbridge, Warrenton, Lorton, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Burke, Frederick, Sandy Spring and Lovettsville
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21.5 Miles
92%
1437 votes
Washington, DC 20566
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At the John f. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, guests have the opportunity to watch ballet, classical museum, dance, and opera performances. The location also offers guided tours of its facilities.
21.5 Miles
17%
23 votes
4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832
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Featuring activities such as the Paintball Apocalypse, the Hades Hayride, and the Trail of Terror, Field of Screams Maryland is a multi-haunt venue. The company offers fast passes and also sells food.
21.5 Miles
88%
8 votes
1386 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902
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A gymnasium that offers programs and classes tailored to toddlers and young children, The Little Gym of Silver Spring also hosts birthday parties and a variety of fun and fitness-oriented activities.
21.6 Miles
A part of the Brookside Gardens, the Brookside Nature Center is home to a range of interpretive wildlife exhibits and plant gardens which help visitors understand the local ecosystem better.
21.6 Miles
Featuring over 2,500 masters from both the 19th and 20th centuries, the Phillips Collection is one of the nations Modern Art Museums. The museum features both American and European artists, including works by Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin, Monet and O'Keefe.
21.6 Miles
98%
161 votes
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Designed in Art Deco architecture, AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center features a variety of movie formats from 16-70 mm film with digital projection. The latest films are shown in three theaters, with the largest seating 400 people.
21.6 Miles
8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Featuring room for 2,000 spectators, The Fillmore is a music venue that is host to a number of live performances throughout the year. The venue offers general admission standing room only seating that provides an intimate and entertaining concert experience.
21.6 Miles
The Round House Theatre offers theatre education programs to adults, teen, and youth groups, including school days-off and summer programs. Each several of its theatrical performances, the company also hosts post-show talkback sessions.
21.6 Miles
80%
5 votes
8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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In an effort to build community through the arts, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center exists to give artists of all ages an outlet to create. Guests can enjoy glass making, paper creation, screen printing and painting classes.
21.6 Miles
66%
67 votes
5308 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
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Sportrock Climbing Center features 18,000 square feet of climbing walls as well as a gym with free weights and machines and a dedicated yoga studio. They offer climbing classes and camps to accommodate all skill levels.