Best 165 things to do in Fairfax, VA

See DC landmarks on a 1-hour narrated Potomac River cruise

2-hour adults-only pirate ship party cruise with open bar

Join a family pirate treasure hunt cruise with water cannon battles

Paddle the Potomac with Washington Monument views

Row a stable single scull on the Potomac River

Meet adoptable rescue cats while supporting their care

Walk Old Town Alexandria and taste dishes at family-owned restaurants

Taste your way through Georgetown’s history in 3.5 hours

Taste global flavors on a guided Adams Morgan neighborhood walk

Taste your way through San Diego’s Little Italy with a guided 3.5-hour walk

Walk Georgetown’s port-to-elite story, from the C&O Canal to the Waterfront Park

Walk Cleveland Park from Washington National Cathedral to McLean Gardens

Walk Anacostia’s streets to see local landmarks and Frederick Douglass history

Walk Dupont Circle and Embassy Row for Gilded Age mansions, diplomacy, and scandals

Walk DC’s U Street and trace the legacy of “Black Broadway”

Walk Capitol Hill to see Union Station, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress

Paddle a sit-on-top single kayak from Columbia Island Marina

Glide across the water on a stable stand-up paddleboard for a flexible 1- or 2-hour session

Paddle together on calm waters with flexible 2–4 hour rental options

Paddle solo with flexible 2–4 hour kayak rental

Enjoy flexible 2–4 hour outings on a nimble two-person boat

Build advanced sailing skills in a 5-day Flying Scot course for ages 8–15

A Flying Scot sailboat rental for experienced sailors

Explore Washington, D.C. with stand-up comedy as your guide