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

Top rated Historic sites in Rockville

Experience the best that Rockville 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 181 places from Historic site category.

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The Abraham Trostle Farm

Historical place

👍👍 Well maintained historical farm from the Civil War.

4.90 (71 reviews) (~80.48 km from centre)

Shoaff's Mill

Historical place

👍👍 Lovely old mill... Great to get here on weekends 1-3 when it is running... Living history!

4.90 (42 reviews) (~152.72 km from centre)

Colonial National Historical Park

State park

👍 Details of those working over 30 years for the preservation of history. Amazing.

4.90 (39 reviews) (~206.83 km from centre)

Lincoln Memorial

Monument

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

4.80 (48.5K reviews) (~23.14 km from centre)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Historical place

Family-friendly destination with hiking trails & museums, plus living history presentations.

4.80 (11.2K reviews) (~58.48 km from centre)

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Park

Trolley & ranger-led walking tours are offered at this Revolutionary War site with miles of trails.

4.80 (7.7K reviews) (~184.85 km from centre)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Historical place

Sprawling park includes Gettysburg Battlefied & more historic land, plus a Civil War museum.

4.80 (6K reviews) (~80.81 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) (~53.24 km from centre)

Batsto Village

Historical place

Historic village featuring dozens of restored 19th-century structures, a museum & a nature center

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~224.09 km from centre)

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

Historical place

17-acre park honoring the American abolitionist with a visitor center, exhibits & a picnic pavilion.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~112.54 km from centre)

Antietam National Battlefield

Historical place

Historic site of the famous 1862 Civil War battle features tours, interpretive programs & park land.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~66.09 km from centre)

The Rotunda

Historical place

Iconic university building, designed by Thomas Jefferson, known for its Palladian architecture.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~165.37 km from centre)

Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center

Visitor center

Part of the national military park, this center offers exhibits & seasonal guided walking tours.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~91.81 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) (~28.24 km from centre)

Chatham Manor

Historical place

This 18th-century planation was the site of a slave rebellion & a former Civil War headquarters.

4.80 (786 reviews) (~89.94 km from centre)

Washington Monument Grounds

National reserve

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

4.80 (443 reviews) (~23.79 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) (~22.83 km from centre)

Cairnwood Estate

Wedding venue

👍👍 We recently had our wedding at Cairnwood Estate and it was absolutely stunning! Our photos were beautiful and you really do not have to spend a ton on florals or décor as the venue is breathtaking on its own. Throughout the planning process, the staff was always very responsive and kind. They allowe...

4.80 (333 reviews) (~213.96 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) (~38.57 km from centre)

Lincoln Highway Experience

History museum

👍👍 Step back in time at the Lincoln Highway Experience! This place is a hidden gem. The exhibits were great and the children's play area was loads of fun for our toddler, but they saved the best for last with the restored diner, replica roadside motel, gas station, and mint vintage auto. The diner expe...

4.80 (169 reviews) (~230.67 km from centre)

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Top rated Historic sites in Rockville, United States