- 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!
- Washington, DC 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 34 things to do within the city of Washington, DC , followed by 591 popular activities in nearby cities, including Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Bowie, Sterling, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Woodbridge, Chantilly, Potomac, Columbia, McLean, Annandale, Springfield, College Park, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Greenbelt, Lorton, Waldorf, Centreville, Germantown, Ashburn, Odenton, Olney, Crofton, Clinton, Severn, Hanover, Manassas, Mount Vernon, Elkridge, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Burke, Savage, Annapolis, Davidsonville, Brandywine, Baltimore, Edgewater, Ellicott City and Sandy Spring
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Smartphone-guided adventure involves following checkpoints on smartphone, answering clues, and performing challenges
14.1 Miles
Specializing in watersports adventures, Atlantic Kayak offers an array of planned outings. This includes team building activities and group tours as well as school trips that are focused upon environmental education.
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13600 King Charles Ter, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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Located on the Potomac River, Fort Washington Marina offers boat services and slips available for lease. From the pier, visitors have panoramic views of the river and can see a variety of boats docked.
14.2 Miles
Blenheim, a historic home completed just before the Civil War, is now a museum and shows reenactments for tourists. Restoration efforts produce authenticity of the home, especially the graffiti and writings on the walls from the soldiers of war.
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15711 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
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Northwest Park Golf Course is a public golf course comprised of 18 holes. A relatively long course at 7200 yards, it offers a shorter, more challenging inner 9 holes for a quicker game.
14.3 Miles
93%
181 votes
5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
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Plan a visit to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill to learn more about the largest distillery in America at its time. The 18th century process used to make whiskey is on display April through October.
14.3 Miles
Glen Hills Local Park is a popular community park of the Potomac area. The park features a children's playground, softball and baseball fields, a lighted tennis court and picnic areas.
14.3 Miles
Sitting on twenty-five acres of undisturbed woodlands, Hidden Pond Nature Center is a picturesque and educational park. The center features an array of wildlife, babbling streams and walking trails, as well as event rental options.
14.4 Miles
87%
84 votes
9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039
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Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
14.4 Miles
Just outside of our nation’s capital, you’ll find a Six Flags theme park serving the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area. So close you can take the Metro to the park, this Six Flags park is filled with thrilling coasters, kids’ rides, water park rides, and entertainment themed around Looney Tunes characters l…
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The Rockville Ice Arena is a popular place for locals to have parties, learn how to skate, or join a league. The arena offers public skate, hockey camps, skating clinics, and more.