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Best Places to Visit Near Germantown

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Cities and Localities Near Germantown

Where to go for a weekend trip near Germantown? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Germantown within a 50 mile radius.

24 milesSE

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washington d c
Washington D.C.
23 milesSE

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arlington
Arlington
18 milesNW

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frederick
Frederick
18 milesSE

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silver spring
Silver Spring
22 milesSW

Locality

chantilly
Chantilly
9.5 miSE

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rockville
Rockville
23 milesS

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fairfax
Fairfax
17 milesSE

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bethesda
Bethesda
16 milesS

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reston
Reston
17 milesW

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leesburg
Leesburg
23 milesE

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laurel
Laurel
22 milesNE

National park

morgan run natural environment area
Morgan Run Natural Environment Area
22 milesE

Locality

columbia
Columbia
18 milesS

Locality

mclean
McLean
22 milesS

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falls church
Falls Church
24 milesNW

National park

gambrill state park
Gambrill State Park
22 milesSE

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college park
College Park
5.4 miSE

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gaithersburg
Gaithersburg
19 milesS

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vienna
Vienna
18 milesS

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tysons corner
Tysons Corner
13 milesSW

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sterling
Sterling
15 milesSW

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ashburn
Ashburn
16 milesSW

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herndon
Herndon
24 milesSE

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greenbelt
Greenbelt
25 milesS

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centreville
Centreville
20 milesSE

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takoma park
Takoma Park
13 milesS

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great falls
Great Falls
15 milesSE

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kensington
Kensington
11 milesE

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olney
Olney
24 milesS

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annandale
Annandale
23 milesSE

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hyattsville
Hyattsville
15 milesSE

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wheaton
Wheaton
11 milesS

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potomac
Potomac
21 milesNW

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brunswick
Brunswick
21 milesSE

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beltsville
Beltsville
24 milesW

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purcellville
Purcellville
24 milesE

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savage
Savage
23 milesNW

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middletown
Middletown
16 milesSE

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glen echo
Glen Echo
23 milesSE

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mount rainier
Mount Rainier
21 milesW

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lovettsville
Lovettsville
14 milesNE

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mount airy
Mount Airy
20 milesNE

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sykesville
Sykesville
23 milesNE

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eldersburg
Eldersburg
25 milesE

National park

patapsco valley state park
Patapsco Valley State Park
21 milesNW

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braddock heights
Braddock Heights
23 milesSE

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berwyn heights
Berwyn Heights
4.6 miSW

National park

seneca creek state park
Seneca Creek State Park
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Attractions
Best Day Trips from Germantown

White House23 milesSEWhite House
Washington D.C., United States
Iconic home of America's president
MuseumHistory museum
National Gallery of Art24 milesSENational Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
American and European art in 2 buildings
MuseumArt museum
Washington Monument24 milesSEWashington Monument
Washington D.C., United States
Towering tribute to George Washington
TowerMemorial
National Air and Space Museum24 milesSENational Air and Space Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe
MuseumScience museum
National World War II Memorial23 milesSENational World War II Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Memorial
National Museum of Natural History24 milesSENational Museum of Natural History
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned collection of natural wonders
MuseumNatural history museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum24 milesSEUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
MuseumHistory museum
National Mall24 milesSENational Mall
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museums and the White House
Park
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center21 milesSWSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, United States
Aviation museum with many aircraft
Specialty museumMuseum
National Portrait Gallery24 milesSENational Portrait Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Art depicting historic American figures
MuseumGreek Revival architecture
Smithsonian American Art Museum23 milesSESmithsonian American Art Museum
Washington D.C., United States
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
MuseumArt museum
Jefferson Memorial24 milesSEJefferson Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Monuments and statues
Freer Gallery of Art24 milesSEFreer Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumArt museum
United States Capitol24 milesSEUnited States Capitol
Washington D.C., United States
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
Greek Revival architecturePalladian architecture
Lincoln Memorial23 milesSELincoln Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Marble monument to the 16th president
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
Washington National Cathedral20 milesSEWashington National Cathedral
Washington D.C., United States
Gothic-style church with music and views
ChurchGothic Revival architecture
Newseum24 milesSENewseum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
MuseumHistory museum
National Museum of African Art24 milesSENational Museum of African Art
Washington D.C., United States
Colorful African artwork and gifts shop
MuseumArt museum
L'Enfant Plan24 milesSEL'Enfant Plan
Washington D.C., United States
Park
National Museum of the American Indian24 milesSENational Museum of the American Indian
Washington D.C., United States
Native American culture and history
MuseumHistory museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden24 milesSEHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase
MuseumArt museum
West Potomac Park23 milesSEWest Potomac Park
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Smithsonian Institution Building24 milesSESmithsonian Institution Building
Washington D.C., United States
National landmark and information center
MuseumGothic Revival architecture
Smithsonian Institution24 milesSESmithsonian Institution
Washington D.C., United States
Vast museum, zoo and research complex
MuseumHistory museum
Marine Corps War Memorial23 milesSEMarine Corps War Memorial
Arlington, United States
Statue honoring World War II marines
Monuments and statuesMemorial site
Vietnam Veterans Memorial23 milesSEVietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Somber monument to U.S. service members
MemorialMonuments and statues
Great Falls13 milesSGreat Falls
McLean, United States
Dramatic whitewater rapids and waterfalls
NatureNatural attraction
Reston Town Center16 milesSReston Town Center
Reston, United States
ShoppingShopping centre
National Zoological Park21 milesSENational Zoological Park
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
ParkZoo
National Museum of Health and Medicine16 milesSENational Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver Spring, United States
Collection of medical specimens
MuseumScience museum
National Building Museum24 milesSENational Building Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Architecture and engineering exhibits
MuseumNeo-renaissance architecture
National Museum of American History24 milesSENational Museum of American History
Washington D.C., United States
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection
MuseumHistory museum
United States Botanic Garden24 milesSEUnited States Botanic Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Exotic plants and glass-domed conservatory
Botanical gardenPark
National Museum of African American History and Culture24 milesSENational Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits
MuseumHistory museum
Korean War Veterans Memorial23 milesSEKorean War Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Homage to those who served in Korean War
MemorialMonuments and statues
Enid A. Haupt Garden24 milesSEEnid A. Haupt Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkGarden
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame23 milesSEJohn F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Arlington, United States
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier23 milesSETomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, United States
Marble monument in national cemetery
MemorialHistoric walking areas
National Archives Building24 milesSENational Archives Building
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site24 milesSEPennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Lafayette Square23 milesSELafayette Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Washington Harbour22 milesSEWashington Harbour
Washington D.C., United States
SailingHistoric walking areas
Statue of Freedom24 milesSEStatue of Freedom
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden24 milesSENational Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkVernacular architecture
Union Square24 milesSEUnion Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Pentagon Memorial24 milesSEPentagon Memorial
Arlington, United States
Benches honor the victims of Flight 77
MemorialMonuments and statues
The Phillips Collection22 milesSEThe Phillips Collection
Washington D.C., United States
Intimate setting for modern art
MuseumArt museum
Columbus Fountain24 milesSEColumbus Fountain
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statuesFountain
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery24 milesSEArthur M. Sackler Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork
MuseumArt museum
Zero Milestone23 milesSEZero Milestone
Washington D.C., United States
MemorialHistorical place
Martin Luther King24 milesSEMartin Luther King
Washington D.C., United States
Monument to civil rights leader
MemorialMonuments and statues
International Spy Museum24 milesSEInternational Spy Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive exhibits about espionage
MuseumHistory museum
The Three Soldiers23 milesSEThe Three Soldiers
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool23 milesSELincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington D.C., United States
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
German-American Friendship Garden23 milesSEGerman-American Friendship Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Park
The Ellipse23 milesSEThe Ellipse
Washington D.C., United States
Park
St. Dominic Church24 milesSESt. Dominic Church
Washington D.C., United States
ChurchSacred and religious sites
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette23 milesSEStatue of the Marquis de Lafayette
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Museum of Crime and Punishment24 milesSENational Museum of Crime and Punishment
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
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