Best 105 things to do in Silver Spring, MD

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

Walk the National Mall and learn the stories behind its monuments and memorial designs

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

Sip craft cocktails as a guide shares U Street's vibrant jazz history and culinary highlights.

Eat your way through Georgetown with hearty tastings and local history

Walk DC’s U Street and taste local flavors with stories of Black Broadway

Walk DC’s Civil War-era red-light district with a local historian guide

Private Georgetown weekday charter with bar, music, and monument views

Book a 2-hour private charter from Navy Yard for 25–48 guests (21+)

Sail the Potomac on a 21+ party yacht with premium open bar

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

Cruise the Potomac with a brunch buffet, open bar, and DJ

Paddle the Potomac at your own pace with gear included

Glide the Potomac on an easy, scenic SUP escape with included gear

Enjoy a sit-on-top double kayak rental for 1 to 4 hours with gear included

Paddle the Potomac from Fletchers in a stable canoe for a peaceful city escape

Set your own pace on the Potomac for fishing, picnics, and peaceful views.

Explore the C&O Canal Towpath or Capital Crescent Trail on an easy-to-ride beach cruiser

Paddle a single kayak from Key Bridge Boathouse in Georgetown

Paddle a double kayak under Key Bridge in Georgetown