<h1 style="text-align: center;">Sterling, <em>Washington DC</em></h1>
<p>Sterling, VA is a census-designated place in Loudoun County, with a population of nearly 28,000, located along the Potomac River with Maryland on the opposite shore. Sterling is home to part of the Washington Dulles Airport and is the home of the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office.</p>
<p>Sterling offers a wide variety of things to do and places to see. Start with the Algonkian Regional Park. Young and old lover alike will enjoy trails. Don&rsquo;t take my word for it &ndash; just try it out. Perhaps you are more interested in making a big splash&hellip;then put Volcano Island Waterpark on your list of things to do. But if you are interested in learning more about the history of Sterling, then head on over to the Heritage Family Museum, and don&rsquo;t forget your kids; trust me. If art is your thing, then visit Waddell Art Gallery, where they have new shows quite frequently. If you are more into physical fun, then climb a rock wall at the Sportrock Climbing Center. If you are interested in learning to climb rocks, they offer classes as well.</p>
<p>When it is time to relax at the end of your busy day, take your hunger and thirst over to Sweetwater Tavern for a juicy steak or other fine American cuisine. If Asian is more your weakness, then Mokomandy is the place to dine. It serves Korean as well as Cajun and Creole dishes. Irish Pub lovers will flock to O&rsquo;Faolain&rsquo;s Irish Pub for an Irish beer, and Irish food, laced with a little Irish beer, as well.</p>