- Our list of the best things to do in Sterling, Virginia, features the top 517 nearby activities — including 186 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sterling, 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 22 things to do within the city of Sterling, VA , followed by 494 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Leesburg, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Chantilly, Fairfax, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Alexandria, Purcellville, Potomac, Middleburg, McLean, Ashburn, Springfield, Annandale, Herndon, Falls Church, Manassas, Centreville, Germantown, Olney, Woodbridge, Warrenton, Lorton, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Burke, Frederick, Sandy Spring and Lovettsville
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Swing away at the sports park with nautical mini golf course, covered driving range, and batting cages
2.2 Miles
Featuring facilities for volleyball, basketball and tennis, Briar Patch Park measures five acres and has grass fields with a patch of trees. It offers playgrounds for three different age groups as well as a picnic pavilion with tables.
2.9 Miles
A 48-lane bowling center, Bowl America Dranesville offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides synthetic lanes, arcade games, cosmic bowling and a snack bar with food and drinks.
4.8 Miles
67%
15 votes
23520 Overland Drive, Sterling, VA 20166
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The Panther Family Laser Tag & Amusement Center is a location that is meant to provide fun and entertainment to those who visit. Amenities at the center include laser tag, air hockey, and a video game arcade.
4.7 Miles
70%
10 votes
23520 Overland Drive #146, Sterling, VA 20166
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Panther Family Fun Center is a family entertainment center and arcade featuring a laser tag arena. The center hosts laser tag day camps for children and is available for private party hosting.
0.9 Miles
Sudden Combat is an indoor paintball, laser tag and fitness arena packed inside a 15,000 square foot facility. Professional law enforcement training is also featured along with after hours group parties.
4.7 Miles
Visitors are fully immersed in a Polynesian atmosphere when visiting the popular Volcano Island Waterpark during the warmer months of the year. A large pool, splash pad, slides, and miniature golf are among the popular attractions at the park.
1.9 Miles
46%
26 votes
21100 Dulles Town Circle, Sterling, VA 20166
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Cooking is made both fun and accessible at the Cookology Recreational Culinary School. The courses help the average person prepare healthy and delicious meals that can work within most budget ranges.
2.4 Miles
A 20-screen movie theater, Regal Countryside Stadium 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a cafe with food and beverages.
4.3 Miles
50%
2 votes
Algonkian Regional Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA 20165
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Halloween Woods Haunted Forest is a scare destination that features a variety of costumed actors and elaborate horror set-pieces in an outdoor setting. The attraction also features a rock wall and refreshments for sale.
4.3 Miles
Fun for the whole family, Volcano Island is a waterpark located in Sterling. The waterpark features multiple waterslides, pools and splash pads, offering an array of activities for guests of all ages.