things to do in Reston, VA

Build stronger smartphone photo skills with hands-on monument shooting

Trace George Washington’s legacy from Old Town Alexandria to his riverside estate

Follow Black Broadway’s jazz, literary, and intellectual legacy

Tour Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon with guide and transportation

Paddle the Washington Channel with a single kayak rental at the Wharf

Taste your way beyond Georgetown's main shopping streets

Spend Sunday brunching and tasting wines in Virginia wine country with round-trip transportation

Pair local beer with stories your history class left out

Walk the White House and National Mall with an expert local guide

Explore natural-history highlights with a professional guide

Turn up your night with neon-lit axe throwing and party music

Sip five hot chocolates and tour the mini-factory

Ride DC’s monuments after hours on a 3-hour evening bike tour

Explore Virginia wine country with private luxury transportation

Trace Washington's hidden Civil War-era vice history

Convertible bus sightseeing with U.S. Capitol and National Archives access

Cruise the Potomac with your own food, drinks, and music on an 18-foot picnic boat.

Meet adoptable rescue cats while supporting their care

Wine tastings, brunch and guided travel through Virginia’s countryside

Unwind with free-roaming cats during adults-only Friday hours

Walk the Tidal Basin with a local guide and visit the Jefferson, FDR, and MLK memorials

Trace America’s story through landmark portraits and art with an expert guide

Private 6-hour tour of Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery with a dedicated guide

Hands-on chocolate factory tour for kids, with a take-home wrapped piece