Best 98 things to do in Silver Spring, MD

Rent a rowboat at Fletcher’s and explore the Potomac at your own pace

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

Paddle under Key Bridge on a SUP rental on the Potomac River

Paddle past DC landmarks from Key Bridge Boathouse

Paddle the Potomac by Key Bridge with a 1–4 hour canoe rental

Get a Washington, D.C. itinerary built around your interests and schedule

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

Paddle the calm Washington Channel with easy sit-on-top doubles and flexible 1–4 hour rentals.

Paddle the calm Washington Channel from The Wharf with board, paddle, and PFD included

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