- 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!
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Museum with an authentic Civil War surgeon’s tent, a 19th century holding coffin, and dioramas detailing medical evacuations
6.3 Miles
69%
84 votes
7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
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The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club is a small concert hall that that can seat up to 500 people. The facility has a 40-foot bar and lounge area and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
6.3 Miles
8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Featuring room for 2,000 spectators, The Fillmore is a music venue that is host to a number of live performances throughout the year. The venue offers general admission standing room only seating that provides an intimate and entertaining concert experience.
6.4 Miles
Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
6.4 Miles
Visitors of the Woodside Urban Park can take advantage of the site's skate spot and playground. Additionally, the site also contains both tennis and handball courts for those who wish to play a game.
6.4 Miles
The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
6.6 Miles
Imagination Stage is a local multi-disciplinary theater which hosts a wide range of entertaining performances by professional artists for children.
6.6 Miles
The Old Town Waterfront is centered mostly around the marina and parks, allowing for outdoor activities like boating, fishing, biking, and walking. The district also features many shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
6.6 Miles
Incorporating audience participation into the acts, Washington Revels is a professional theater group that puts on performing arts productions for the community. It also has a singing ensemble that specializes in Medieval, maritime, and 19th century music.
6.7 Miles
Eden Center is a large shopping area that is a cross between a mall and an entire district, reminiscent to Chinatown but representing many Far East countries, especially Vietnam. It includes restaurants, grocery stores, jewelry and gift shops.
6.8 Miles
Battery Lane Park is an urban park that lies along a trolley line trail and offers typical amenities like a playground, park benches, and maintained restrooms. A basketball court and two fenced-in tennis courts are also available for use.