- Our list of the best things to do in Washington, D.C., features the top 626 nearby activities — including 221 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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White-clad runners make their way through four colorful foam patches to reach this 5K’s finish line and the party that follows
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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.
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Harmony Hall Regional Ctr, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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Founed in 1982, the Tantallon Community Players is a non-profit theater company that has the goal of fostering individuals with a sense of community. The company presents plays such as The Company.
11.5 Miles
Established in 1993, the Virginia Art Expo is an art gallery and custom framing company that sells original artwork, prints, posters, and oil paintings. The company also does repairs and makes custom mirrors.
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Regal Cinemas
6859 Springfield Mall, Springfield Town Ctr, Springfield, VA 22150
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With comfortable seating and an array of concessions, Regal Cinemas-Springfield Town Center 12 shows the latest movies. And with several theaters such as those showing IMAX and/or 3D films, there are many movies to choose from.
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8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003
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A multi-purpose facility, the Wakefield Park Recreation Center offers both indoor and outdoor activities. Along with an indoor pool, it is further equipped with a gymnasium, fitness and other activity rooms. Outdoors there are athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts.
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Filled with ramps, rails, and quarter pipes, Wakefield Skate Park offers visitors the opportunity to skateboard, roller skate, or bike in an outdoor course. The park hosts several weekly classes and summer camps for kids of all skill levels.
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3039 Fairland Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Featuring a cricket field, Calverton-Galway Local Park offers visitors a variety of lighted fields for baseball, soccer, and softball. In addition to the sports fields, there are open fields for general recreation and a playground for children.
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Lake Accotink Park offers outdoor activities for all ages, including an antique carousel, miniature golf and bike and boat rentals. Picnic areas with grills are available, as well as a four-mile loop hiking and biking trail. Swimming is prohibited.
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7201 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd, Unit 1B-2B, Clinton, MD 20735
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As a gymnastics facility, Clinton Gymnastics Academy provides visitors with equipment like bars, beams, and vaults to practice on. On Friday nights the academy has activities such as crafts and gym time for ages 3 to 10.
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Potomac Theater Company Inc. is a unique performance group that portrays classic pieces such as My Fair Lady, as well as dramatic pieces based on murder mysteries by Agatha Christie.