- 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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Catoctin Furnace is an old abandoned iron furnace which dates back to mid-18th century and is open for tours. Visitors can also enjoy a hike on a nearby nature trail.
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Gaze at the stars and see a fog ocean when you participate in the Skyline Drive. This historic 105 mile drive winds its way through Shenandoah along the Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
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14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Cunningham Falls State Park features a man-made lake and the Cunningham Falls formed by it as well as the Big Hunting Creek which is one of the state's major trout streams. The park also offers many outdoor activities including boating, fishing, camping and more.
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Some of the most rare cave formations in the world are found at Skyline Caverns. The arrangement of the underground attraction also includes regular light shows that give the rocks a unique appearance.
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When filled to capacity the Martinsburg Mall contains 60 stores ranging from upscale clothing stores to a movie theater and a large box store. The mall has a walker's club and the nearby hospital rewards walkers when they walk certain distances.
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Comprised of 41 acres, the Stafford Civil War Park in Stafford, Virginia displays hut sites and artillery fortifications that were part of the biggest Union encampment during the Civil War. Interpretive maps and signs give meaning to the landscape.
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Arundel Golf Park offers golfers a place to practice with a covered driving range which is open during any type of weather. The park also features an 18 hole mini golf course as well as batting cages.
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The Route 9 Bike Path is known for its wide-open spaces and hills. Travelers will find points of interest marked along the way. Cyclists enjoy the sections of challenging terrain, and geocachers can be found treasure hunting.
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Aquia Landing is nearly a quarter-mile of recreational beach that is open year round. They offer a natural setting surrounded by wooded and marshy areas and provide recreational amenities including pavilions with picnic tables and sand volleyball courts.
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Berkeley Plaza Theater 7 is a movie theater that also serves food and beverages. The theater is available for private birthday parties and also sells gift cards for occasions such as a graduations, holidays, and anniversaries.