- Our list of the best things to do in McLean, Virginia, features the top 601 nearby activities — including 217 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- McLean, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
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Specializing in walking tours, On Board Tours DC leads visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol Building, World War II Memorial, and other sites. One the DC It All Tour, visitors can enjoy a yacht ride down the Potomac River.
8.6 Miles
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16 votes
1900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
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Combining theater with a four-course dinner, Mystery Dinner Playhouse-Arlington, features murder mysteries that are both fun and entertaining. Located in the Courtyard Hotel, theater goers can choose from a variety of menu items.
8.6 Miles
88%
24 votes
Washington, DC
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The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture is an art museum that features both portraits and folk art works. The location contains a gift shop for those who are seeking a souvenir.
8.6 Miles
A 20 acre city park, Van Dyck Park features a variety of amenities. In addition to a large open field, the park has a lighted basketball court, a picnic pavilion, four tennis courts, three sand volleyball courts, and a trail.
8.6 Miles
International Spy Museum is devoted to both true and fictional espionage, and accordingly visitors can see exhibits relating to real life spies as well as James Bond. Both children and adults can enjoy the many interactive exhibits.
8.7 Miles
The National Museum of Crime & Punishment covers the country's incarceration system, offering interactive learning experiences on topics like the judicial system and consequences of crime. The museum also offers forensic science workshops for guests who wish to learn about CSI techniques.
8.7 Miles
The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
8.7 Miles
85%
12064 votes
10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
8.8 Miles
Guests to Gravelly Point Park are able to have great views for planespotting as planes from the Reagan Airport take off and land over the park area. There are also park-related activities like picnicking, biking, and running.
8.8 Miles
Visitors can enjoy standup paddle boarding on Lake Audubon and Lake Anne with Surf Reston LLC. They offer 1.5 to 2 hour lessons for groups of up to 5 people.