- 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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Nestled in Virginia's Piedmont, Miracle Valley Vineyard attracts wine lovers with its scenic beauty. Guests can partake in wine tasting guided by expert staff, stroll the grounds or take in surrounding views from the gazebo.
28.1 Miles
96%
142 votes
Carroll Creek Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
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Carrol Creek Linear Park is a scenic river walk area along Frederick's canal. It offers benches to sit and rest as well as an artistically-landscaped walking path. Visitors can feed fish from the waterside.
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18 votes
408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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Offering above ground experiences, Aerial Forest Adventure Park at Harpers Ferry has 72 challenge elements spread across six courses to choose from. Activities include rope and log bridges, zip lines, and rock walls.
28.1 Miles
92%
49 votes
408 Alstadis Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV
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For 2.5 to 3 hours, visitors to Harpers Ferry Zip Line Canopy Tour can zip across eight ziplines reaching heights up to 800 feet. Guests can see the area's wildlife from the same height as most of the trees.
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White water rafting adventures, tubing adventures, Zip Line Canopy Tours, kayaking and canoeing tours, stand up paddle boards rides, mountain bike, and fishing adventures are all available from River Riders. Additionally, the company operates the Aerial Forest Adventure Park where visitors can experience zip li…
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Overlooking the historic Main Street in downtown, Mosby Museum is located within Brentmoor which housed John Singleton Mosby and his family during the 19th century. The house has been fully restored and interpretive exhibits are on display to explain daily life in the historic house.
28.1 Miles
100%
3 votes
14416 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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Located on the Potomac River, the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a facility dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural ecosystem and biodiversity. The refuge is a safe home to the endangered bald eagle.
28.1 Miles
An old-fashioned bowling alley, Broadview Lanes offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. It has five bowling lanes, and offers a variety of food and drink options at the grill.
28.2 Miles
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National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21705
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National Museum of Civil War Medicine is a two-floor organized museum that is located in the heart of Frederick. They have a gift shop in the museum. Visitors can finish the tour in an hour.
28.2 Miles
81%
94 votes
20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
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Weinberg Center for the Arts in West Patrick Street holds concerts, musicals, plays, and classic movies. They have a balcony and a refreshment counter. Although the decor of the place is old, they use modern equipment.