- Our list of the best things to do in Washington, D.C., features the top 626 nearby activities — including 221 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Washington, DC 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 34 things to do within the city of Washington, DC , followed by 591 popular activities in nearby cities, including Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Bowie, Sterling, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Woodbridge, Chantilly, Potomac, Columbia, McLean, Annandale, Springfield, College Park, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Greenbelt, Lorton, Waldorf, Centreville, Germantown, Ashburn, Odenton, Olney, Crofton, Clinton, Severn, Hanover, Manassas, Mount Vernon, Elkridge, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Burke, Savage, Annapolis, Davidsonville, Brandywine, Baltimore, Edgewater, Ellicott City and Sandy Spring
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Hip-hop fans commune to listen to hot beats spun by live DJs, sample grilled foods, and participate in activities such as trap yoga
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Clemyjontri Park is a unique park in Mclean. The park features handicap accessible playground equipment and the park promotes children of all ages and all abilities being able to come together and play together in one area.
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8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bldg 56, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Located on WRNMMC naval base, the Bethesda Naval Bowling Center is a 20-lane bowling alley that's an inexpensive way to have some fun. The center features a pro shop, group bowling, lessons, and the famous Pin Fall Cafe.
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Clara Barton National Historic Site is the first of its kind being dedicated to the life and accomplishments of a woman. It preserves the historic home of Clara Barton who founded the American Red Cross.
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Glen Echo Park is a local art and culture center where visitors can participate in a number of workshops for visual and performing arts. The park also contains many attractions such as a Spanish-style ballroom, an antique carousal, children's theaters and more.
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267 votes
118 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
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The primary draw of Alexandria's Christ Church is its history as it was the location of George Washington's funeral, and his church pew is still marked. The church also still holds public events throughout the year.
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The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
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The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
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33 votes
6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102
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The year of 1771 is brought to life at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run which is a living history farm. Guests can both watch and listen to stories from people in period dress who go about the average day at a historic farm.
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The North Barnaby Pool is a is a public pool that is the home of a lily pad crossing features, a water slide, a waterfall, and an aqua climbing wall. The pool also has a wading pool and changing facilities.
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The Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a restored Revolutionary War era farm and visitor's park dedicated to educating visitors on life in colonial America. Open daily, the farm and park have a pavilion that can be reserved for group outings.