- The list below includes 500 free or cheap things to do in or near Bethesda, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
- From Cabin John Regional Park to Cabin John Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bethesda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Reston.
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Restaurant specializing in seafood, mediterranean, and tapas, with a focus on simplicity, authenticity and connection to the community
4.4 Miles
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2882 votes
3000 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008
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The National Zoological Park is a zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species that offers three different guided tours and a separate elephant-themed tour. There are several dining options throughout the zoo.
4.8 Miles
At Sligo Creek Park, visitors can go hiking or biking along a 10.2-mile hard surface trail. The location contains several paved and non-paved trails that connect with other areas of the park.
4.8 Miles
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2 votes
10200 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854
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East Gate Swim & Tennis Club is a swimming pool with lanes for swimming laps, a shallow end, a diving well with two boards and a baby pool. There are also tennis courts, a basketball hoop and a field.
4.8 Miles
Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.
5.3 Miles
With art and shows dedicated to a classic age, AFI Silver Theater is preserving culture of entertainment. Events include silent cinema showcases, classic musicals such as Mary Poppins, and classic stories such as Gone with the Wind.
5.3 Miles
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12 votes
Orebaugh Ave & Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902
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The Wheaton Regional Dog Park offers pets the chance to play on a grass surface. The location also features a 6-foot chain link fence so owners can let their dogs off their leashes safely.
5.3 Miles
The Wheaton Ice Arena is a public ice skating facility that offers ice skating lessons, ice hockey classes, and skating exhibitions throughout the year. The facility contains an NHL sized ice rink and a workout center.
5.4 Miles
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42 votes
2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Miniature Train & Carousel is the major attraction at Wheaton Regional Park with its steam engine and a railway track which weaves through the woods.
5.4 Miles
The 5-acre Tallyho Swim & Tennis Club is a recreational sports club that features a heated 6-lane swimming pool, a regulation beach volleyball court, and two lighted tennis courts. The club also provides wireless Internet.
5.5 Miles
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is part of a network that connects the Potomac with the upper Ohio River basin. This trail follows the same path George Washington took as he explored the area.