- The list below includes 456 free or cheap things to do in or near Bowie, Maryland, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Laser Tag and Playgrounds.
- From Allen Pond to High Bridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bowie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Washington, Arlington and Silver Spring.
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One of the most beautiful indoor gardens in the nation is the United States Botanic Garden. The garden includes a rose garden, the First Ladies water garden, a jungle habitat and more.
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Multiple wooded areas are located within the 415 acres of Rockburn Branch Park. Divided into two sections, the park offers over seven miles of trails, 10 ball diamonds, six multipurpose turf fields, and an 18-hole disc golf course.
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Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
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The National Museum of Crime & Punishment covers the country's incarceration system, offering interactive learning experiences on topics like the judicial system and consequences of crime. The museum also offers forensic science workshops for guests who wish to learn about CSI techniques.
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The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture is an art museum that features both portraits and folk art works. The location contains a gift shop for those who are seeking a souvenir.
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The Thomas Viaduct Obelisk is a 15 foot tall obelisk housed on top of the relay end of the Thomas Viaduct, a stone masonry railroad bridge. The obelisk designates the government and railroad officials connected to the bridge project.
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A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Within close proximity of George Fox Middle School, Pasadena's Havenwood Park is equipped with four baseball fields. It also includes paved trails for walking, jogging and bike rides.
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International Spy Museum is devoted to both true and fictional espionage, and accordingly visitors can see exhibits relating to real life spies as well as James Bond. Both children and adults can enjoy the many interactive exhibits.
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At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. The location's collections celebrate flight in popular culture and the site also hosts events and temporary exhibitions.