Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, VA 20164, 703-421-5322, The museum is dedicated to collecting, housing, researching, and presenting exhibits on the history of 300 years of farming and rural life in Loudoun County. The grounds include farm animals, barns, and an 18th century farm house. more... 

Lovettsville Museum and Historical Society 4 East Pennyslvania Avenue, Sterling, VA 20180, Located in Lovettsville, Only 23 Miles Away, 540-822-5499, Visit Lovettsville's quaint museum which offers unique displays of the town's history, as well as information regarding genealogy, such as history of families, homes, and businesses. more...

Algonkian Regional Park 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA 20165, 703-450-4655, The perfect place for an afternoon of fun in the sun, a family vacation, or even your wedding, this popular park is situated on the scenic Potomac shore and it includes many amenities such as an 18 hole, par 72 golf course with driving range and pro shop, a meeting center, riverfront vacation cottages, boat and rv storage space, picnic shelters, a miniature golf course, a water park, a children's playground, two mile nature trail, fishing opportunities, and a boat ramp. more...