things to do in Sterling, VA

Farm pizza, changing menus, and time to wander

Set your own soundtrack for a private outing on the Potomac

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

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

Cruise the Potomac in a private cabin boat for up to 6 guests

Cruise the Potomac at sunset on a private boat for up to 6

Fish private “secret” Potomac River spots on a Grady White (up to 6 guests)

Catch-and-release fishing with Washington, DC views

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

Paddle past DC landmarks from Key Bridge Boathouse

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

Rent a single kayak at Fletcher’s and paddle the Potomac at your own pace

Rent a stand-up paddleboard at Fletcher’s on the Potomac River

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

Paddle the Potomac with a stable canoe rental at Fletcher’s

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 sit-on-top single kayak from Columbia Island Marina

Paddle Fletchers Cove with a guide and quick kayak instruction

Build advanced sailing skills in a 5-day Flying Scot course for ages 8–15

Build practical sailing skills with hands-on Flying Scot instruction

Step inside President Wilson’s preserved 1920s home and examine its layered history