Best 165 things to do in Fairfax, VA

Guided Arlington Cemetery walk with Changing of the Guard

Private guided tour of DC’s African American history, with transportation included

See DC’s landmark memorials with live narration and panoramic glass-top views

Explore DC landmarks with live narration and a seasonal Potomac River cruise

Explore Arlington National Cemetery in a semi-private group of 12 or fewer

Tour the Smithsonian American History Museum in a small group (max 8) with an art historian

Tour Smithsonian Natural History in a semi-private group of 8

Tour the National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum in a small group

Walk Capitol Hill with a guide in a small group of 12 or fewer

Explore the National Archives and American History Museum in a group of 8 or fewer

Tour the National Archives and National Portrait Gallery in a small group

Tour Smithsonian Natural History and American History with a pro guide (max 8 guests)

Tour Smithsonian Natural History and Air & Space with a guide in a group of 8 or fewer

Tour the National Gallery of Art in a small group of 8, with an art historian guide

Walk the National Mall in a small group, then enter the Washington Monument on your own

Skip the line on a small-group National Archives Museum tour

Tour the National Air and Space Museum with an expert guide in a group of 8

Skip the line for a closer look at America’s founding documents

Paddle the Anacostia River with a single kayak rental

Rent a double kayak on the Anacostia River from James Creek Marina

Walk through Black Georgetown history, from a former slave pen site to Mt. Zion Cemetery

Explore illuminated monuments and memorials on a flexible family-friendly evening walk

Explore National Harbor from the water on a pedal boat

Sail the Middle River and Chesapeake aboard a private luxury catamaran