- 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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33.9 Miles
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10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
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National Wildlife Visitor Center, a part of the Patuxent Research Refuge, is a local educational center which contains a number of informative scientific and environmental exhibits. The center also offers many outdoor recreation activities such as guided hiking trips and more.
33.9 Miles
The man-made Lake Kittamaqundi offers 27 acres of water with a rough depth of around seven feet. Boating is the most popular activity on the lake as there is a large boathouse with a wooden pier located along the western shore.
34.0 Miles
Established in 1966, Wilde Lake is a man-made drainage reservoir that collects water runoff from 1140-acres of land. The lake has a 27-foot by 200-foot wide dam across the Patuxent River.
34.2 Miles
10075 Lees Mill Road, Warrenton, VA 22712
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Molon Lave Vineyards is a small boutique farm winery which focuses on the creation of handcrafted wines through European wine-making techniques. Tastings are offered daily as are wine purchases at their store.
34.2 Miles
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7175 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD 21046
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Focused exclusively on trampoline-related activities, Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park provides free jump, a foam pit, slam dunk basketball and dodgeball. Also available are fitness classes and a special toddler time for younger visitors.
34.2 Miles
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87 votes
12333 Quarterback Ct, Bowie, MD 20720
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Vino 301 Wine Concierge - Private Tours offers patrons tours of Maryland's wineries. Vino 301 provides Tour Ambassadors who share information with guests about Maryland's wine history. They offer several tour packages including Bachorelette, Birthday and Custom Wine Tasting Tours.
34.3 Miles
Quantico National Cemetery, located in Triangle, Virginia, is reserved for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Established in 1983, it houses seven memorials over 725 acres. Among the notable burials is Captain Frederick C. Branch, the first African-American officer of the Marine Corps.
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Owned and managed by the local community, the Columbia Ice Rink provides visitors with daily open skating sessions. The rink is also used for skating instruction, and features a pro shop and refreshment bar as well.
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Fairwood Park offers large playgrounds for all age groups. There is a football field and soccer area for local teams and ample space for flying kites. The park also offers covered spaces with picnic tables and barbecue pits for gatherings.
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With a focus on the US Marine Corps, The Air Ground Museum has on display items related to the history of the US military. The museum offers guided tours and houses tanks, guns, trucks, and other items related to the military.