Sterling Things to Do

A donation of 100 acres (40 hectares) of farmland created the only national park dedicated to the performing arts. Given along with the land were the funds to build a 6800-seat indoor/outdoor theater. From May through October,... more

Established in 1758, Leesburg was named for Thomas Lee, governor of Virginia from 1749-50. When Washington was burned during the War of 1812, several wagon loads of official documents arrived for safekeeping in Leesburg. Nearby... more

A venture of Grilled Concepts, Daily Grill serves classic American cuisine. Steaks, seafood, grills and pasta, name it and you get it at this eatery. Located in the Tyson's Galleria, a mall, drop by before or after an adventuro... more

When in Reston, head right here for a cosmopolitan setting and contemporary American cuisine. Nestled in Hyatt Regency, the wait staff is amicable and solicitous. From starters to desserts, the carefully prepared dishes are exo... more

On display in this large complex—Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, are aviation and space vehicles, equipment and other machinery that are too large to fit in the National Mall. Visitors can explore the aviation and space hangars an... more

Visits to Lightfoot are great culinary experiences though you won't be leaving light-footed. The grand piano at the Piano Bar and the classic, rustic architecture in contemporary tones welcome you. Try the blue ridge spinach sa... more

This upscale eatery serves some of the best steak dishes in the city. Porterhouse, Double Porterhouse, Double Cut Filet Mignon, New York Strip—all feature on the menu. You can whet your appetite beforehand with the seafood appe... more

One of the premier venues for concerts and musical programs, Barns, at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, is renowned for its originality. As the name suggests, Barns is a barn, complete with wood and the works. The... more

Great Falls Park, straddling both banks of the Potomac River, offers stunning views. The more attractive side of the park lies in Virginia rather than Maryland. Rushing whitewater pours through steep, jagged crevices into a nar... more