- Our list of the best things to do in Herndon, Virginia, features the top 568 nearby activities — including 208 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Herndon, 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 14 things to do within the city of Herndon, VA , followed by 553 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Leesburg, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Sterling, Reston, Chantilly, Fairfax, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, Middleburg, McLean, Ashburn, Annandale, Woodbridge, Springfield, Purcellville, College Park, Manassas, Oxon Hill, Falls Church, Centreville, Germantown, Lorton, Olney, Warrenton, Fort Washington, Mount Vernon, Wheaton, Burke, Glen Echo, Sandy Spring and Lovettsville
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3600 Old Frederick Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788
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The picturesque Loy's Station Covered Bridge in Old Frederick Road has a picnic area with a playground for kids. There is also a creek nearby, several other picnic tables scattered along the stream, horseshoe pits, and grills.
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8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Patapsco Valley State Park offers guests the opportunity to go hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback riding, and cycling. Visitors may also go hunting at this site, which features an 'OPERATION: CAMPOUT!' program.
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131 West German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
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US Martin built the Shepherdstown Opera House in 1909, and in 1928 this movie theater became the first in West Virginia to be able to show talking movies. Closed in 1956, the theater was reopened in 1992 to show independent and foreign films, and now visitors can watch live shows.
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In addition to the historic Shepherd University campus, visitors can enjoy athletic events at the modernized stadium that holds the school's football games. There are even three on site theaters offering a wide range of plays from both new and old writers.
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Trolley Trail
Edmonson Avenue & Stonewall Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
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Once busy with trolley cars, the #9 Trolley Trail is now paved for the enjoyment of hikers and bicyclists. Highlighting the 1.5-mile trail is a boardwalk and access to a nearby museum.
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With wines like Syval Blanc and Chardonnay to sample, Hartwood Winery provides visitors with a variety of tasting flights. Visitors are welcome to bring picnic baskets and dogs to the winery.
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Also known as Ferry Hill Place, Ferry Hill Plantation is a historic building that has been a private home, a restaurant, and the headquarters for C&O Canal. The building is now a visitor center, with a variety of informative exhibits.
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Old tires offer a unique play place for kids ages five to 12 at the tire park of Patapsco Valley State Park. The park offers tires for climbing and swinging and is covered in soft, recycled tire mulch.
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Antietam National Battlefield is a designated area along the Antietam River which marks the location of the historic Battle of Antietam fought in 1862. The site consists of the battlefield, a military cemetery, a visitor center, and the famous Burnside's Bridge.
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Notable pieces on display at Boonsborough Museum of History include a chair used in the Lincoln White House and a collection of carved bullets from the Civil War. Open Sundays May through September (year round by special appointment).