Top rated Historic sites in Crofton, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Historic sites in Crofton

Experience the best that Crofton has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 37 places from Historic site category.

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Lincoln Memorial

Monument

Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.

4.80 (48.5K reviews) (~33.77 km from centre)

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Historical landmark

Fort whose War of 1812 victory inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.

4.80 (5.7K reviews) (~30.59 km from centre)

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

Historical place museum

👍👍 A hopeful and inspiring place for all Americans as Frederick Douglass was born into slavery yet became free an spent his life working for the rights of African Americans and also women's rights.. Amazing view of DC cityscape and the capital. If you have kids, bring them to see this American hero's...

4.80 (887 reviews) (~30.01 km from centre)

Washington Monument Grounds

National reserve

Outdoor theater & a friendship garden in parkland surrounding the landmark Washington Monument.

4.80 (443 reviews) (~32.61 km from centre)

National Academy of Sciences

Historical place

Meeting place for prominent science groups, with public lectures & displays, plus a gift shop.

4.80 (390 reviews) (~33.42 km from centre)

Belmont Manor & Historic Park

Event venue

Built in 1738, this 85-acre manor house hosts weddings, programs & other events throughout the year.

4.80 (218 reviews) (~25.43 km from centre)

Government House of Maryland

Historical place

Built in 1870, this brick building serves as the residence of the governor of Maryland.

4.80 (54 reviews) (~17.08 km from centre)

Garrett Jacobs Mansion

Historical place

👍👍 Rich history and a great place to meet engineers and learn about their work and impact on our lives and communities! 😊

4.80 (32 reviews) (~33.4 km from centre)

Green Spring Gardens

Park

Extensive grounds with historic house for tea & tours, plus garden shops, plant education & library.

4.70 (828 reviews) (~45.14 km from centre)

Peirce Mill

Historical landmark

👍👍 I love this spot! Great trails that take you into rock creek park, picnic tables, restrooms, water fountains…and plenty of parking. The mill itself is also a great place to explore — a lot of history

4.70 (290 reviews) (~32.24 km from centre)

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

Historical place

👍👍 So historical. This definitely made me feel like I was there. What a true joy for the family

4.70 (224 reviews) (~31.51 km from centre)

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Historical place

290-mi. hiking & biking trail commemorating the Chesapeake Campaign of the War of 1812.

4.70 (107 reviews) (~30.75 km from centre)

C&O Canal Lock 6

Historical place

👍👍 Beautiful place to visit. We got lucky it was a lovely weather. Definitely worth a try.

4.70 (61 reviews) (~38.16 km from centre)

Khalil Gibran Memorial

Memorial park

This peaceful memorial features a bronze sculpture & bench in honor of the Lebanese-American writer.

4.70 (32 reviews) (~33.58 km from centre)

United States Capitol

Federal government office

Iconic, domed classical building housing the U.S. Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.

4.60 (4.6K reviews) (~30.46 km from centre)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Memorial park

Curving marble wall inscribed with the names of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~30.85 km from centre)

Hampton National Historic Site

Historical place

Preserved 18th-century plantation with Georgian architecture, period furnishings & formal gardens.

4.60 (517 reviews) (~46.89 km from centre)

Petersen House

Historical place

Preserved 1900s guest house where Abraham Lincoln died after being shot at Ford's Theater, opposite.

4.60 (237 reviews) (~31.54 km from centre)

Garfield Monument

Historical landmark

😐 Found on the Capital grounds near the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial and Capital Reflecting Pool is the Statue of former President James Garfield, who was unfortunately assassinated in 1881 after just a few months in office. The statue was sculpted by John Quincy Adams Ward in 1887, who also notably cre...

4.60 (196 reviews) (~30.77 km from centre)

Cherry Hill Farmhouse

Historical place museum

Quaint, mid-19th-century home & farm with antiques, vintage tools & seasonal Victorian tea events.

4.60 (137 reviews) (~43.97 km from centre)

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Top rated Historic sites in Crofton, United States