- 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.
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Experienced guide shows visitors famous landmarks, picturesque cherry blossoms, and obscure sites, such as cafes frequented by politicians
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The man-made Lake Kittamaqundi offers 27 acres of water with a rough depth of around seven feet. Boating is the most popular activity on the lake as there is a large boathouse with a wooden pier located along the western shore.
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The Meade Village Park is a recreational park that features a baseball field, four basketball courts, two rebound courts, and a picnic area. The park also is known for its paved and natural trails.
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Within Waterloo Park visitors can access two tennis courts, a ball diamond, a basketball court, and a multipurpose field. The 22-acre park site also features two picnic pavilions and an extensive children's playground.
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3725 Doctor Samuel Mudd Road, Waldorf, MD
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The Dr. Samuel Mudd House & Museum is the original home of the physician who set the leg of John Wilkes Booth. This historic landmark still contains many authentic pieces of furniture and decor as well as a gift shop.
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A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
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The Columbia Carousel is surrounded by a variety of stores and attractions. For a small fee children can ride the traditional carousel to their hearts' content and hit the nearby playground after.
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The Mayhem Mansion Project is a custom art company that realizes customers' visions in art. The company does office and home decor and murals, as well as tattoos and portraits.
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4090 Lafayette Ctr Dr, Ste E, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Kid Junction Chantilly is a play place featuring a large number of attractions for its young guests to enjoy. These attractions include tubes and slides to play on, a game arcade, and a cafe with many food options.
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Playing as a minor league team, Bay Area Shuckers offers games with other teams of the NBA-D league. During half time, the dance team performs to music. Visitors have a chance to catch a t-shirt during breaks.
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Owned and managed by the local community, the Columbia Ice Rink provides visitors with daily open skating sessions. The rink is also used for skating instruction, and features a pro shop and refreshment bar as well.