Indoor Activities in Washington, DC

  • TripBuzz found 262 things to do indoors in the Washington area. From The Phillips Collection to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 162 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 67 different types of things to do inside in or near Washington, D.C.. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: History Museums, Theaters, Art Museum and Art Gallery.
  • There are 17 indoor activities in Washington, and 245 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Bethesda, Fairfax, Gaithersburg and Sterling.
  • TripBuzz found 262 things to do indoors in the Washington area. From The Phillips Collection to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 162 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 67 different types of things to do inside in or near Washington, D.C.. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: History Museums, Theaters, Art Museum and Art Gallery.
  • There are 17 indoor activities in Washington, and 245 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Bethesda, Fairfax, Gaithersburg and Sterling.
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Museum with an authentic Civil War surgeon’s tent, a 19th century holding coffin, and dioramas detailing medical evacuations
10.1 Miles
48% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2002, ArcLight Bethesda is a local movie theater that aims to provide a memorable movie-watching experience for its guests. The theater shows a variety of films, ranging from Hollywood hits to independent movies.
10.1 Miles
40% 40 votes
Bowling 4245 Markham Street, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Over 40 individual lanes of traditional ten pin bowling are available at the AMF Annandale Lanes. Along with open bowling times, the alley has special sessions for leagues and an adjoining video game arcade.
10.2 Miles
88% 198 votes
Malls 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
The largest shopping center in the Washington DC area is Tysons Corner Center, and it is even one of the 10 largest in the entire country. The complex offers a wide variety of major retailers and small boutiques to suit most tastes.
10.5 Miles
100% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
A variety of interactive natural exhibits are on display at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, along with live animal displays and a nature center rain garden. Little ones enjoy the puppet stage.
10.6 Miles
100% 50 votes
Gardens 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
A part of the Brookside Gardens, the Brookside Nature Center is home to a range of interpretive wildlife exhibits and plant gardens which help visitors understand the local ecosystem better.
10.6 Miles
86% 95 votes
Movie Theaters 8200 Strawberry Lane, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
Along with being a popular first-run theater, the Angelika Film Center serves as an arthouse site with independent film showings and special discussions. There is also an adjoining café where debates about the movies are encouraged.
10.6 Miles
80% 218 votes
Movie Theaters 2911 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031 MoreLess Info
Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic is a movie theater that shows both independent and blockbuster films, with a cafe that serves alcohol and has a unique menu. They have assigned seating so seats can be reserved.
10.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Comedy Clubs 8401 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA MoreLess Info
Wiseacre Comedy Club & Pub is a casual comedy venue that offers laughs and refreshments. The club supports local comedians, some of which have gotten their start at the laid-back location, and generally features two to three acts per night.
10.7 Miles
100% 16 votes
History Museums 10B Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD MoreLess Info
This 700 sq. foot home is the Greenbelt Museum, which was part of a planned community in the 1930's. Today it offers tours of the home with period correct furniture depicting life during the Great Depression.
10.8 Miles
88% 16 votes
Movie Theaters 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
P & G's Old Greenbelt Theatre is a currently a movie theater that has also served as a community and performing arts theater in the past. It is a single screen theater that features a Cinemascope screen.
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