- Our list of the best things to do in Alexandria, Virginia, features the top 557 nearby activities — including 205 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Alexandria, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
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Annapolis Tours & Crawls offers a variety of walking tours, pub crawls, and combinations of the two in the downtown Annapolis area. Offerings include a craft beer pub tour and a ghost tour.
32.4 Miles
Arts and architecture of the 18th century is on display at Hammond-Harwood House. Take a tour to see exhibits like a gentlemen's study. Colonial guides are on hand to provide a more detailed account of the displays.
32.4 Miles
Visitors to the William Paca Garden can enjoy serenity and beauty with a 45-minute tour, offered daily (fee applies). The two-acre garden is located at the Paca House, a restored 18th-century mansion reflecting the English country villas of the time.
32.5 Miles
98%
202 votes
311 Third St., Annapolis, MD 21403
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Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake offers kids a chance to spend a day as a pirate aboard a replica of pirate ships where they are engaged in a variety of hand-on activities including face-painting, treasure hunt and more.
32.5 Miles
One of the oldest service academies in the country, the U.S. Naval Academy provides undergraduate training to students who serve as officers in Navy and Marine Corps post-graduation. Visitors are invited for guided tours of the campus which includes museums, visitor center and more.
32.5 Miles
Watermark, formerly known as Chesapeake Marine Tours, is a local tour company which organizes a variety of cruises and private charters to introduce visitors to the history and culture of Annapolis with the help of guides dressed in colonial period costumes.
32.5 Miles
With direct access to Spa Creek, Annapolis Canoe & Kayak offers visitors watercraft rentals to take out on the water. Visitors can rent kayaks and canoes for the day, as well as stand up paddle boards and power boats.
32.5 Miles
Arundel Golf Park offers golfers a place to practice with a covered driving range which is open during any type of weather. The park also features an 18 hole mini golf course as well as batting cages.
32.6 Miles
71%
7 votes
51 W Earleigh Heights Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
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At the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail Park, travelers can hike or ride their bike from Boulters Way in Annapolis all the way to Glen Burnie, Maryland. Numerous picnic tables are accessible along the way.