- 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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Annual pageant celebrates social advocacy in the black community, and develops leadership skills while awarding a scholarship to the winner
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Featuring seating for nearly 18,000 spectators, the Comcast Center is a sports arena that is the home of the Maryland Terrapins. Numerous sporting events are hosted here, including men's and women's basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and wrestling.
8.1 Miles
A retro styled bowling alley with a classic feel, US Bowling hosts open bowling as well as a variety of leagues and tournaments. The alley also has a snack bar that serves a variety of refreshments.
8.2 Miles
The Alden Theater is a 383-seat venue for live stage performances, film screenings and concerts. It hosts national and international touring acts and offers aspiring thespians of all ages opportunities to learn the acting craft.
8.2 Miles
Serving the community, McLean Community Center offers visitors a variety of programs in fitness and the arts. During the summer, the center hosts camps for children that involve cooking, making crafts, and other activities.
8.2 Miles
Betty Blume Park is a nature park that has opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, and freshwater fishing. The park also has spaces that can be used for soccer games and football games.
8.3 Miles
McLean Central Park is a large open space with lots of trees and plants. There is a community center and performance area as well as several fields and courts for relaxation and recreation.
8.3 Miles
Founded in 1990, the World Children's Choir is a choral group that performs at a variety of events. Notable past performances include shows for Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Queen Sofia of Spain, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
8.4 Miles
Paint Branch Trail is a 3.5-mile trail that is part of the larger Anacostia Tributary Trail System. The trial has a detour that circles Lake Artemisia and can be used for running, walking, biking.
8.4 Miles
A small pocket of green in McLean, Lewinsville Park has several amenities for recreation and relaxation. The park contains baseball, soccer, basketball, and tennis as well as a small garden area.
8.5 Miles
National Harbor is a multi-purpose waterfront area which is home to a wide range of attractions including the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, a marina, a children's museum, multiple nightlife and dining destinations and more.