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Best Places to Visit Near Kensington

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Cities and Localities Near Kensington

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

9.8 miS

City

washington d c
Washington D.C.
10 milesS

City

arlington
Arlington
16 milesS

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alexandria
Alexandria
3.4 miSE

Village

silver spring
Silver Spring
21 milesSW

Locality

chantilly
Chantilly
5.2 miNW

City

rockville
Rockville
17 milesSW

City

fairfax
Fairfax
3.4 miS

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bethesda
Bethesda
16 milesW

Locality

reston
Reston
17 milesS

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national harbor
National Harbor
13 milesE

City

laurel
Laurel
17 milesNE

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columbia
Columbia
8.4 miSW

Locality

mclean
McLean
12 milesSW

City

falls church
Falls Church
7.9 miE

City

college park
College Park
9.4 miNW

City

gaithersburg
Gaithersburg
13 milesSW

Town

vienna
Vienna
15 milesNW

Locality

germantown
Germantown
11 milesSW

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tysons corner
Tysons Corner
18 milesS

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springfield
Springfield
18 milesW

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sterling
Sterling
22 milesS

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mount vernon
Mount Vernon
19 milesE

City

bowie
Bowie
21 milesNE

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elkridge
Elkridge
17 milesW

Town

herndon
Herndon
11 milesE

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greenbelt
Greenbelt
5 miSE

City

takoma park
Takoma Park
12 milesW

Locality

great falls
Great Falls
8.6 miN

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olney
Olney
15 milesSW

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annandale
Annandale
8.6 miSE

City

hyattsville
Hyattsville
1.5 miNE

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wheaton
Wheaton
20 milesSE

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clinton camp springs
Clinton-Camp Springs
7.2 miW

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potomac
Potomac
21 milesNE

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hanover
Hanover
8.6 miE

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beltsville
Beltsville
15 milesNE

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savage
Savage
20 milesSW

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burke
Burke
5.4 miSW

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glen echo
Glen Echo
8.7 miSE

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mount rainier
Mount Rainier
15 milesSE

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largo
Largo
20 milesE

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crofton
Crofton
11 milesSE

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cheverly
Cheverly
20 milesE

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odenton
Odenton
12 milesSE

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new carrollton
New Carrollton
15 milesSE

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suitland
Suitland
9.1 miE

Locality

berwyn heights
Berwyn Heights
14 milesNW

National park

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

White House9.3 miSWhite House
Washington D.C., United States
Iconic home of America's president
MuseumHistory museum
National Gallery of Art9.9 miSNational Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
American and European art in 2 buildings
MuseumArt museum
Washington Monument9.8 miSWashington Monument
Washington D.C., United States
Towering tribute to George Washington
TowerMemorial
National Air and Space Museum10 milesSNational Air and Space Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe
MuseumScience museum
National World War II Memorial9.8 miSNational World War II Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Memorial
National Museum of Natural History9.8 miSNational Museum of Natural History
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned collection of natural wonders
MuseumNatural history museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum10 milesSUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
MuseumHistory museum
National Mall9.9 miSNational 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 Gallery9.4 miSNational Portrait Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Art depicting historic American figures
MuseumGreek Revival architecture
Smithsonian American Art Museum9.4 miSSmithsonian American Art Museum
Washington D.C., United States
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
MuseumArt museum
Jefferson Memorial10 milesSJefferson Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Monuments and statues
Freer Gallery of Art10 milesSFreer Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumArt museum
United States Capitol10 milesSUnited States Capitol
Washington D.C., United States
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
Greek Revival architecturePalladian architecture
Lincoln Memorial9.8 miSLincoln Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Marble monument to the 16th president
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
Washington National Cathedral6.8 miSWashington National Cathedral
Washington D.C., United States
Gothic-style church with music and views
ChurchGothic Revival architecture
Newseum9.8 miSNewseum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
MuseumHistory museum
National Museum of African Art10 milesSNational Museum of African Art
Washington D.C., United States
Colorful African artwork and gifts shop
MuseumArt museum
L'Enfant Plan10 miSL'Enfant Plan
Washington D.C., United States
Park
National Museum of the American Indian10 milesSNational Museum of the American Indian
Washington D.C., United States
Native American culture and history
MuseumHistory museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden10 milesSHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase
MuseumArt museum
West Potomac Park9.8 miSWest Potomac Park
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Smithsonian Institution Building10 miSSmithsonian Institution Building
Washington D.C., United States
National landmark and information center
MuseumGothic Revival architecture
Smithsonian Institution10 miSSmithsonian Institution
Washington D.C., United States
Vast museum, zoo and research complex
MuseumHistory museum
Marine Corps War Memorial9.5 miSMarine Corps War Memorial
Arlington, United States
Statue honoring World War II marines
Monuments and statuesMemorial site
Vietnam Veterans Memorial9.6 miSVietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Somber monument to U.S. service members
MemorialMonuments and statues
Great Falls9.8 miWGreat Falls
McLean, United States
Dramatic whitewater rapids and waterfalls
NatureNatural attraction
Reston Town Center16 milesWReston Town Center
Reston, United States
ShoppingShopping centre
National Zoological Park7 miSNational Zoological Park
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
ParkZoo
National Museum of Health and Medicine1.8 miSENational Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver Spring, United States
Collection of medical specimens
MuseumScience museum
National Building Museum9.5 miSNational Building Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Architecture and engineering exhibits
MuseumNeo-renaissance architecture
The Capital Wheel17 milesSThe Capital Wheel
National Harbor, United States
AmusementGame and entertainment center
National Museum of American History9.8 miSNational Museum of American History
Washington D.C., United States
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection
MuseumHistory museum
United States Botanic Garden10 milesSUnited States Botanic Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Exotic plants and glass-domed conservatory
Botanical gardenPark
National Museum of African American History and Culture9.7 miSNational Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits
MuseumHistory museum
Korean War Veterans Memorial9.8 miSKorean War Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Homage to those who served in Korean War
MemorialMonuments and statues
Mount Vernon Trail22 milesSMount Vernon Trail
Alexandria, United States
CyclingBike trail
Mount Vernon22 milesSMount Vernon
Mount Vernon, United States
Restored estate of the first president
MuseumHistorical place
Enid A. Haupt Garden10 milesSEnid A. Haupt Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkGarden
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame10 milesSJohn F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Arlington, United States
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier11 milesSTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, United States
Marble monument in national cemetery
MemorialHistoric walking areas
National Archives Building9.8 miSNational Archives Building
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site9.7 miSPennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Lafayette Square9.1 miSLafayette Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Washington Harbour8.8 miSWashington Harbour
Washington D.C., United States
SailingHistoric walking areas
Statue of Freedom10 milesSStatue of Freedom
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden9.9 miSNational Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkVernacular architecture
Union Square10 milesSUnion Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Pentagon Memorial11 milesSPentagon Memorial
Arlington, United States
Benches honor the victims of Flight 77
MemorialMonuments and statues
George Washington Masonic National Memorial15 milesSGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, United States
MemorialMonuments and statues
The Phillips Collection8.2 miSThe Phillips Collection
Washington D.C., United States
Intimate setting for modern art
MuseumArt museum
Columbus Fountain9.8 miSColumbus Fountain
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statuesFountain
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery10 milesSArthur M. Sackler Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork
MuseumArt museum
Zero Milestone9.4 miSZero Milestone
Washington D.C., United States
MemorialHistorical place
Martin Luther King9.9 miSMartin Luther King
Washington D.C., United States
Monument to civil rights leader
MemorialMonuments and statues
International Spy Museum9.5 miSInternational Spy Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive exhibits about espionage
MuseumHistory museum
The Three Soldiers9.6 miSThe Three Soldiers
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool9.7 miSLincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington D.C., United States
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
German-American Friendship Garden9.7 miSGerman-American Friendship Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Park
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