What to do in Charles County, MD

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

CA $42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.

CA $42
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
Alexandria: American Revolution Guided Walking Tour

Alexandria: American Revolution Guided Walking Tour

CA $42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alexandria: American Revolution Guided Walking Tour
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

CA $42
per adult
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission
Alexandria: Walking Through George Washington's Alexandria

Alexandria: Walking Through George Washington's Alexandria

CA $42
per adult
Alexandria: Walking Through George Washington's Alexandria
Ghosts of Old Town Alexandria: Haunted Graveyards & History

Ghosts of Old Town Alexandria: Haunted Graveyards & History

CA $78
per adult
Ghosts of Old Town Alexandria: Haunted Graveyards & History
Cobblestone streets, colonial charm, and stories around every corner - discover why Old Town Alexandria is one of America’s most enchanting historic districts.

Old Town Alexandria (Entry to Gadsby's Tavern & Christ Church)

CA $50
per adult
Old Town Alexandria (Entry to Gadsby's Tavern & Christ Church)
Step into America's most extraordinary cemetery complex, where 35,000 stories of revolution, war, and triumph await discovery just minutes from Old Town Alexandria.

Journey Through America's Most Historic Cemetery Complex

CA $42
per adult
Journey Through America's Most Historic Cemetery Complex
Admission and Guided Tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria

Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour with Historian Guide

CA $139
per adult
Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Tour with Historian Guide
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White Plains Golf Course

6.8/10 (49 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in St. Charles at White Plains Golf Course. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
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Day trip destinations from Charles County

Outdoor cafe seating with tables and chairs, a storefront with a sign, and a brick building in the background.

Alexandria

A historic white building with a sign for a post office and a painting office, a white picket fence, a bench, and a large tree.

Dumfries

A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a small shelter at the end.

Woodbridge

A calm lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

Lorton

A stone archway leading into a historic fortification with a wooden bridge and a clear blue sky.

Waldorf

A dirt road flanked by cornfields under a partly cloudy sky.

Port Tobacco

A river with a waterfall surrounded by rocky terrain and a forested landscape.

Quantico

A lake surrounded by dense forests and residential areas.

Cobb Island