Best 98 things to do in Silver Spring, MD

Paddle Back Creek for Chesapeake Bay Bridge views on a 1.5-hour special event tour

Rent an e-bike next to the W&OD Trail for a half- or full-day ride

Cruise the Washington & Old Dominion Trail with a half- or full-day e-bike rental

Self-guided e-bike ride from Old Town Leesburg to Magnolia’s at the Mill

Ride the W&OD Trail to brunch in Vienna with an e-bike and 10% dining discount

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

Walk DC’s Southwest Waterfront from colonial roots to modern reinvention

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

Cruise the Potomac and learn DC design stories from Georgetown to the National Mall

Walk DC’s U Street to trace jazz clubs and Black Broadway history

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

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

Walk DC’s punk history with stops at iconic landmarks

Sail past iconic monuments on a lively tiki boat with onboard bar and music.

Paddle Fletchers Cove with a guide and quick kayak instruction

Customize a private boat cruise from Old Town Alexandria for up to 6 guests

Customize a private Potomac River cruise from Mount Vernon for up to 6 guests

Customize a private DC-area boat tour from National Harbor (2-hour minimum)

Private, customizable boat tour from The Yards Marina for up to 6 guests

Cruise the Potomac on a private, customizable boat tour from Georgetown

Charter a private DC boat tour from The Wharf for up to 6 guests

Learn stand-up paddleboarding basics on the Potomac River

Learn kayak basics and practice strokes on the Potomac in 60 minutes

Paddle past DC monuments, then relax with live music at Key Bridge Boathouse