- Our list of the best things to do in Mount Vernon, Virginia, features the top 479 nearby activities — including 172 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mount Vernon, VA 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 3 things to do within the city of Mount Vernon, VA , followed by 475 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Alexandria, Silver Spring, Fairfax, Reston, Woodbridge, Chantilly, Potomac, McLean, Annandale, College Park, Manassas, Springfield, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Herndon, Falls Church, Centreville, Rockville, Lorton, Waldorf, Greenbelt, Bowie, Clinton, Stafford, Sterling, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Burke, Port Tobacco, Quantico and Brandywine
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100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.
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Golfing activities allow Jefferson District Park to stand out among the area's community centers. Visitors can enjoy a landscaped, 9-hole, executive golf course or mini-golf in addition to standard activities such as basketball or tennis.
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A small neighborhood park, Lincoln Park features two children's play structures along with swings, a sandbox and a basketball court. It also provides a rain garden, picnic tables, shade trees and grassy areas.
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17th Street NW, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington, DC 20006
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Opened in 2004, the National World War II Memorial was built to honor the over 16-million individuals who served the United States during WWII. The memorial features numerous statues, displays, and pillars in honor of those veterans who served.
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The United States Air Force and its predecessor organizations are honored at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington. It is adjacent to the Arlington National Cemetery and overlooks the Pentagon to allow for guests to view parallels between the sites.
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Potomac Mills is Virginia’s largest outlet mall, and a destination in itself. The mall includes over 200 shopping stores, an I-MAX theater, many restaurants, and it is located immediately off the highway for convenience.
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The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
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Washington, DC 20566
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At the John f. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, guests have the opportunity to watch ballet, classical museum, dance, and opera performances. The location also offers guided tours of its facilities.
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2911 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
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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.
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George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22216
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Landscaped architects transformed overgrown farmland on a small island in 1930 to become the memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island. A forest was designed to mimic the original forest on the island, and there are miles of walking trails.