- 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!
- Washington, DC 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 34 things to do within the city of Washington, DC , followed by 591 popular activities in nearby cities, including Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Alexandria, Bowie, Sterling, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Woodbridge, Chantilly, Potomac, Columbia, McLean, Annandale, Springfield, College Park, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Greenbelt, Lorton, Waldorf, Centreville, Germantown, Ashburn, Odenton, Olney, Crofton, Clinton, Severn, Hanover, Manassas, Mount Vernon, Elkridge, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Burke, Savage, Annapolis, Davidsonville, Brandywine, Baltimore, Edgewater, Ellicott City and Sandy Spring
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SolfedgeStudio specializes in Pop/Rock/Musical Theatre (CCM) styles. Flexible, contemporary, individualized.
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The bulk of Lakeside Park is dedicated to a general open play area that can be used for athletics, relaxing, or other types of recreation. Visitors can of course enjoy the nearby lake with fishing and a two-mile long walking path.
15.1 Miles
The wooded High Bridge Park has park facilities for all visitors to enjoy. Amenities at the park include a basketball court, two playgrounds, a football field, a soccer field, and a baseball diamond.
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4400 University Dr, MSN 1C6, Fairfax, VA 22030
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George Mason University Aquatic & Fitness Center offers patrons a wide range of activities to help guests keep healthy and active. They feature outdoor adventures and aquatics facilities that include the recreation pool, whirlpool, cedar sauna, and Olympic-size competition pool.
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With a separate time just for tots, Saratoga Pool Club provides a safe place for little ones to enjoy splashing and learn how to swim. Guests can also host birthday parties at the pool.
15.2 Miles
90%
50 votes
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
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National Wildlife Visitor Center, a part of the Patuxent Research Refuge, is a local educational center which contains a number of informative scientific and environmental exhibits. The center also offers many outdoor recreation activities such as guided hiking trips and more.
15.3 Miles
Lake Needwood in Needwood Lake Circle is a great spot to relax and unwind. They have picnic sheds and barbecue grills for cookouts. Boating, fishing, ziplining, walking, hiking and jogging are just some of the activities you can do here.
15.3 Miles
95%
130 votes
6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855
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Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
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Center for the Arts
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George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030
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Owned and operated by George Mason University, the Center for the Arts serves the entire community as well as students of the university. Plays, dance performances, concerts, and shows of the Virginia Opera Company are regularly held.
15.3 Miles
97%
31 votes
15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855
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Rock Creek Regional Park features an array of trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can also rent kayaks or boats to explore the 75-acre Lake Needwood, go fishing, or go on a pontoon tour.
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The Glenstone Museum provides a collection of post-World War II and contemporary art and rotating exhibits. The location offers visitors the chance to explore the intersection of landscape, architecture, and art.