- Our list of the best things to do in Reston, Virginia, features the top 580 nearby activities — including 209 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Reston, 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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Brookside Gardens is a public facility which contains a variety of other specialty gardens, conservatories, a Japanese teahouse, a nature center and more.
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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.
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Incorporating audience participation into the acts, Washington Revels is a professional theater group that puts on performing arts productions for the community. It also has a singing ensemble that specializes in Medieval, maritime, and 19th century music.
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Located in a Seneca State Park, Senaca Creek Trail takes visitors across a creek, through forests, and past hills. The region is known for its unique red sandstone layers, as well as its white quartz deposits.
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Situated along the Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Ridge Park offers boating and fishing opportunities as well as a 9-hole golf course with driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course. It also has picnic tables, playgrounds and walking trails.
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Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington, DC 20560
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The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is an art museum featuring several permanent and temporary art exhibits. The sculpture garden houses over twenty unique sculptures. The museum also hosts various educational programs and offers guided tours on request.
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The winery and vineyard of Swedenburg Estate was recently bought by a new owner and renamed the Greenhill Vineyards. The tasting room and old stone house have both been restored, and tastings are held regularly as are walking tours of the vineyards during the summer season.
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Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenhill Vineyards produces several varietals from its own Virginia grapes. The winery offers a tasting room, open daily, and a variety of food and picnicking options.
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Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
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A part of the Brookside Gardens, the Brookside Nature Center is home to a range of interpretive wildlife exhibits and plant gardens which help visitors understand the local ecosystem better.