The best things to do in Arlington

Whether you're itching to tune up your swing or test it for real, Gunpowder Golf Course in Laurel lays out rolling, tree-lined holes that…

14300 Old Gunpowder Rd (Laurel)

Lakewood Country Club is where a Rees Jones-designed championship course, year-round indoor and outdoor tennis, three pools, and a high-end…

13901 Glen Mill Rd (Rockville)

Masterpiece Mini Golf turns 18 artist-designed holes into a bright, brain-tickling walk through art history, with interactive installations…

9518 Workhouse Wy (Lorton)

Utopia Entertainment LLC turns your idea into an effortless celebration with a polished event space, personalized planning, and the kind of…

5270 Randolph Rd (Rockville)

When the humidity hits like a wall, Cameron Run Regional Park delivers relief with Great Waves Waterpark, 18 holes of mini golf, and…

4001 Eisenhower Ave (Alexandria)

Trump National Golf Club Washington DC, a private spot along the Potomac, serves up 36 holes of championship golf, the Trump Golf Academy,…

20391 Lowes Island Blvd (Sterling)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

15813 Gaither Dr (Gaithersburg)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

13446 Baltimore Ave (Laurel)

Sprawling water park boasting 2 slides, a 500-gallon dumping bucket & a large swimming pool.

6060 Wilson Blvd

Membership-only country club with a golf course, pro shop, pool, and restaurant.

5111 Old Mill Rd (Alexandria)

Private, 214-acre club offering a golf course, tennis, pool, dining, and wedding facilities.

14901 Braddock Rd (Centreville)

Historic park with an 1832 stone barn museum, and a hiking trail once used by fugitive slaves.

16501 Norwood Rd (Sandy Spring)

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

14130 Sullyfield Cir Ste g (Chantilly)

Independent & foreign movies plus documentaries & film festivals in a historic theater with a cafe.

5612 Connecticut Ave NW (Washington)

Public golf course with 18-holes plus a putting green, snack bar, retail shop & the GolfDC Academy.

6100 16th St NW (Washington)

34 lanes of bowling plus bar food & burgers, cocktails, funky lighting & a pop music soundtrack.

5353 Westbard Ave (Bethesda)

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

9116 Gaither Rd (Gaithersburg)

Membership-only country club offering tennis, dining, and special events.

7900 Connecticut Ave (Chevy Chase)

Indie movie theater in a townhouse with a small bar screening documentaries & art house films.

3107 Mt Pleasant St NW (Washington)

Outdoor aqua park featuring slides & waterfalls plus shower & changing facilities.

11901 Glenn Dale Blvd (Glenn Dale)

Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.

629 Center Point Way (Gaithersburg)

Comprising 20 acres, this attraction features waterslides, pools, mini-golf & batting cages.

4001 Eisenhower Ave (Alexandria)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

15720 Shady Grove Rd (Gaithersburg)

Cinema showing second-run films & live performances in a former vaudeville theater.

535 8th St SE (Washington)

Upscale golf-based club with a restaurant and an indoor pool, plus a gym.

5601 River Rd (Bethesda)

Lively venue featuring a bar and mini-golf courses with a few holes each, and drinks served on the course.

800 F St NW (Washington)

Country club with a golf course, party venues, dining options, and opportunities for family fun.

8500 River Rd (Bethesda)

Challenging, fun attraction featuring a variety of themed, private rooms for groups to crack codes and solve puzzles.

11572 Old Georgetown Rd (North Bethesda)

Well-maintained 18-hole course featuring challenging layout, plus 9-hole executive course and practice facilities.

6724 Needwood Rd (Derwood)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

807 V St NW (Washington)

Escape room-like adventure park where groups navigate theme park-style special effects, puzzles and more.

4238 Wilson Blvd

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

7235 Woodmont Ave (Bethesda)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

14555 Potomac Mills Rd (Woodbridge)

Swimming pool that may also be categorized as a water park.

3901 Hamilton St (Hyattsville)

Bars, restaurants & ice cream parlors, plus live music, on a parklike riverside promenade.

1 Prince St (Alexandria)

Mini-golf course located on a rooftop.

1805 Capital One Dr Ste 1150 (Tysons)

Established in 1913, this members-only club offers golf, tennis, swimming, and fine dining.

1201 Rockville Pike (Rockville)

Members-only country club offering golf, tennis, and pickleball, plus meeting spaces, and dining.

6023 Fort Hunt Rd (Alexandria)

Upmarket shopping mall with designer and popular retailers, plus a food court, and a movie theater.

7101 Democracy Blvd (Bethesda)

A 27-hole course within the Montgomery County Parks system that includes a driving range & pro shop.

15711 Layhill Rd (Silver Spring)

Public course with a pro shop, driving range, and rolling terrain set on 150 acres of farmland.

10800 Falls Rd (Potomac)

Family entertainment center with trampolines, arcade games, an obstacle course, and go karts, plus birthday parties.

13348 Franklin Farm Rd (Herndon)

Built in 1939, this 18-hole golf course features rolling hills, a driving range & a restaurant.

2600 Benning Rd NE (Washington)

Upscale cinema chain with plush seating, gourmet light bites & cocktails, plus in-theater service.

11830 Grand Park Ave (North Bethesda)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

6201 Multiplex Dr (Centreville)

Founded in 1892, this exclusive country club offers members and their families recreation and social activities.

6100 Connecticut Ave (Chevy Chase)

Long-standing chain of bowling alleys featuring casual grub & pitchers, leagues & party events.

11920 Acton Ln (Waldorf)

Family-friendly country club with a signature course, driving range, swimming pool, and fitness center.

300 St Andrews Dr (Fort Washington)

A 40-ft. screen brings movies to life in this old-school theater with regular classic film nights.

129 Centerway (Greenbelt)

Movie theater featuring 3D films, reclining seats, and a concession stand, plus military discounts.

7710 Matapeake Business Dr (Brandywine)

Seasonal waterpark featuring a big pool, slides & squirters, a manmade beach & picnic areas.

6501 Pohick Bay Dr (Lorton)

Popular public golf area with 36 holes, large driving range & views of the Washington Monument.

972 Ohio Dr SW (Washington)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

320 23rd St S

Live-action adventure game where players solve puzzles and riddles to escape from themed rooms.

4936 Fairmont Ave Second Floor (Bethesda)

Country club featuring a golf course, tennis courts and a pool. Many reviews praise staff.

7601 Bradley Blvd (Bethesda)

A bright, cheerful mural of a watermelon adorns the side of this row house, a popular photo-op site.

1112 Q St NW (Washington)