- 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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30.2 Miles
88%
91 votes
Ritchie Highway (Md Rte 450), Annapolis, MD
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Learn a number of historical facts at Maryland World War II Memorial. Pay respects to soldiers while enjoying a scenic view of the Naval Academy, just across the Severn River.
30.2 Miles
With direct access to Spa Creek, Annapolis Canoe & Kayak offers visitors watercraft rentals to take out on the water. Visitors can rent kayaks and canoes for the day, as well as stand up paddle boards and power boats.
30.3 Miles
77%
186 votes
241 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
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Approximately 110 outlet stores are located within the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets. Popular stores include Barneys New York, Kenneth Cole, Williams-Sonoma, Ann Taylor, and Nautica with savings being offered at each outlet.
30.3 Miles
The Pasadena Roller Skating Center is a family-owned roller skating center that offers free skate rentals to military families. The company has skating lessons on Saturday mornings and is available for parties.
30.4 Miles
83%
64 votes
Battlefield Parkway, Leesburg, VA
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The first Civil War engagement to take place in Loudoun County is memorialized at Ball's Bluff Battlefield & National Cemetery. The site of the battle is preserved, and tours of the area are held every week from April to November.
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Featuring a permanent exhibit, Annapolis Maritime Museum is filled with artifacts detailing the ecological and maritime history of the region. The museum hosts special events like a summer concert series, art exhibits, and lectures.
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Private sailing excursions are offered by Classic Sail Charters for groups of up to six people. The service provides half day, full day, or sunset cruises within the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
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93%
27 votes
1990 Governor Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401
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For outdoor time, pay a visit to Jonas Green State Park, located on the Severn River. At the end of the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail, the park offers a cartop boat launch site. Fishing is a popular pastime.
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North Beach is a small town bordering the Chesapeake Bay whichi features a number of local attrcations including a boardwalk which offers scenic views of the water, a water-themed amusement park as well as the Herrington Harbor which is counted among America's best marinas.
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Glen Burnie Bowl is a 30 lane center that offers duckpin bowling, galaxy bowling, bowling leagues and youth programs. The facility provides arcade games and a snack bar serving draft and bottle beer and wine coolers.