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Visiting Sterling

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Sterling, and visitors give high marks for the shopping, fun sporting events, and top-notch restaurants. This welcoming city also attracts tourists with its museums. National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Great Falls Park, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts are some of the top sights around the area.

• There are 24 hotels and other accommodations in Sterling
• The closest major airport is in Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), 18.3 mi (29.4 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Sterling

The city is well liked for its places to shop, and Dulles Town Center is a favorite for retail therapy. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Dulles Sportsplex and Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park.

As you plan your holiday getaway, you'll find 24 hotels and other lodging options to choose from in Sterling. Here are highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Residence Inn by Marriott Dulles Airport At Dulles 28 Centre - With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an indoor pool, along with an in-room kitchen. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its overall value and pool.
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport - Our customers like the overall value and room size at this hotel. With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an indoor pool, along with free WiFi.
• HYATT house Sterling/Dulles Airport-North - This 3-star hotel features free breakfast, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Expedia customers like its family-friendly amenities and overall value.

In the surrounding area, top places to visit include National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from the heart of the city, and Great Falls Park, which is 9.6 mi/15.4 km away.

Dressing for Sterling

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 61°F during the day and 24°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 87°F, while the average at night is 38°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 88°F with nighttime averages of 50°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 73°F and nighttime averages of 24°F
• Average annual rainfall for Sterling is 41.61 inches
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 87°F, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 25°F