- 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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Notable pieces on display at Boonsborough Museum of History include a chair used in the Lincoln White House and a collection of carved bullets from the Civil War. Open Sundays May through September (year round by special appointment).
36.3 Miles
14201 Woodcliff Ct, Bowie, MD 20720
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Guests can enjoy a castle and knight themed multilevel laser tag arena with fog, lights, and sounds at Castle Laser Tag. The laser tag venue also hosts birthday parties and corporate events.
36.4 Miles
Featuring a stone arch bridge across Antietam Creek, Burnside's Bridge is a historic landmark of the Civil War. Visitors can walk along the bridge and enjoy the forest scenery surrounding the creek.
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9 votes
Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD
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A farm called Bonnymeed Farm offers historic horse and carriage guided tours for children and adults. There are three tours with one of them covering the Battlefield of Antietam and includes a traditional picnic lunch from 1862.
36.4 Miles
Within Waterloo Park visitors can access two tennis courts, a ball diamond, a basketball court, and a multipurpose field. The 22-acre park site also features two picnic pavilions and an extensive children's playground.
36.5 Miles
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97 votes
19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns, Maryland's only show caves, are natural caves containing interesting geological formations such as flowstones, stalactites and more.
36.6 Miles
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32 votes
3600 Old Frederick Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788
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The picturesque Loy's Station Covered Bridge in Old Frederick Road has a picnic area with a playground for kids. There is also a creek nearby, several other picnic tables scattered along the stream, horseshoe pits, and grills.
36.6 Miles
Long Gate Playground is a playground location that offers a number of fun and entertaining facilities to those who visit. A large play structure, a rock climbing wall, tennis courts, and baseball fields are among the amenities available.
36.9 Miles
Constructed in 1907 by William Woodward, the building that now houses the Belair Stable Museum has been home to an impressive series of champion horses over the years. The museum features exhibits that highlight this legacy.
36.9 Miles
Promoting arts education in the community, Bowie Center For The Performing Arts offers visitors a mix of local and worldwide musical group performances. The center also hosts workshops where visitors can learn a variety of performing arts skills.