- 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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151 Saint George Boulevard, Oxon Hill, MD
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National Children's Museum is a small place located at Saint George Boulevard with rooms that have different arts and crafts, and has a separate area for infants and toddlers. There is a parking garage and outdoor space nearby for a picnic, and several restaurant options.
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Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.
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An outdoor recreational space in Pasadena, Downs Park offers trails for both nature walks and bicycling. The park further provides basketball courts, a playground, picnic area and amphitheater for added enjoyment.
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Opened in 2002, ArcLight Bethesda is a local movie theater that aims to provide a memorable movie-watching experience for its guests. The theater shows a variety of films, ranging from Hollywood hits to independent movies.
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The Downs Park & Dog Beach features a number of amenities for community members and their furry friends to enjoy, including kayaking amenities, picnic equipment, a fishing pier, basketball courts, and 5 miles of paved trails for jogging and biking.
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Cabin John Regional Park has a well-maintained 5-mile recreational hiking and biking trail. They also have a skating rink, campgrounds, picnic and playground areas, and outdoor tennis courts, among others.
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National Harbor is a multi-purpose waterfront area which is home to a wide range of attractions including the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, a marina, a children's museum, multiple nightlife and dining destinations and more.
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The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
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The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
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105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA
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Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.