- Our list of the best things to do in Glen Echo, Maryland, features the top 623 nearby activities — including 223 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Glen Echo, MD 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 2 things to do within the city of Glen Echo, MD , followed by 620 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Sterling, Bowie, Columbia, Reston, Laurel, Chantilly, Fairfax, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, McLean, Ashburn, Springfield, Woodbridge, College Park, Annandale, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Leesburg, Centreville, Germantown, Lorton, Manassas, Greenbelt, Olney, Clinton, Odenton, Crofton, Wheaton, Mount Vernon, Savage, Burke, Baltimore, Sandy Spring, Ellicott City, Elkridge and Brandywine
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The white, elegant Mary Washington House was purchased by George Washington for his mother. It now holds a museum with several personal items that Mary Washington owned and a fully landscaped garden.
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29 votes
907 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA
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Focused on civilian life during the Civil War era, Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center houses documents, artifacts and artwork from the local area in seven permanent exhibits, alongside special events like Second Saturdays, dedicated to interactive activities for all ages..
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An equestrian facility established in 1978, Country Comfort Farm offers an array of services, including horse boarding, rehabilitations, trail riding, horse training for shows and competitions, and riding lessons. The farm also sells horses.
49.2 Miles
93%
149 votes
1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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George Washington's sister and brother-in-law built the Georgian-style Kenmore Plantation & Gardens just before the Revolutionary War. The house itself and garden have been restored for tours, and there is also the Crowinshield Museum building which offers rotating exhibits.
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93%
202 votes
706 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
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Covering multiple major sites in the city, Trolly Tours of Fredericksburg allows guests to view a great deal of history in a short time. The tour is roughly 75 minutes and includes many stories told by the tour guide while visiting historic monuments, markers, and attractions.
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86%
65 votes
908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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The largest collection of documents and artifacts in the United States that are related to former president James Monroe can be found at the James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library. It was first opened in 1927 and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
49.3 Miles
65%
46 votes
2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Home to many business and community events, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center is a spacious facility with exhibition halls, meeting rooms and a spacious ballroom. It is also a popular venue for weddings, anniversary parties and corporate conventions.
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Cruises around the Chesapeake Bay are provided by Blown Away Sailing, which also offers destination cruises to Baltimore and Annapolis. Guests can even participate in sailing courses with the company's instructors who are certified by the American Sailing Association.
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Located on the scenic Chesapeake Bay, the Haven Harbour Marina is a marina offering a number of facilities and amenities for its guests to enjoy. Yacht services, pool access, and dockside parking are among the many amenities available.
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62 votes
268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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Visitors get to step back in time when visiting George Washington's Ferry Farm. The farm, and Washington's childhood home, takes guests on a tour through Civil War artifacts, 18th century plant life and the farms sprawling grounds that cover over 80 acres.