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The Atlas Obscura Guide To McLean

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in McLean, Virginia

Updated May 19, 2022

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McLean, Virginia

CIA Museum

A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.

McLean, Virginia

Patowmack Canal

The semi-reclaimed ruins of this canal were once part of an ambitious plan to reroute the mighty potomac.

McLean, Virginia

Burling Cabin Site

The local community brought back this land to transform it into a nature preserve.
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Falls Church, Virginia

'The Man Slopping Pigs'

This eye-catching sculpture of rural life seems a bit out of place at a suburban intersection in front of a car dealership.
2 miles from McLean

Bethesda, Maryland

Naval Surface Warfare Center

This massive swimming pool is the high tech home to the human-powered submarine races.
2 miles from McLean

Falls Church, Virginia

'Mr. Dixie'

This local mascot has been a presence in the area since the 1960s.
2 miles from McLean

Bethesda, Maryland

Glen Echo Amusement Park

Once home to seven different roller coasters, Glen Echo has undergone many transformations since its founding in 1891.
3 miles from McLean
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