- The list below includes 413 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, Parks and Bowling.
- From Centennial Park to Lake Kittamaqundi, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Washington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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All-natural burgers made from award winning beef blend or vegetarian-friendly versions made with black beans, oats, brown rice, and molasses
12.3 Miles
Pleasantville Park is a county park featuring large green fields enclosed by light woodland. The park offers a baseball field as well as two basketball courts. Visitors will also find a paved walking trail.
12.4 Miles
With a large indoor skating auditorium, Wheels Skating Center offers guests a chance to try out their skating skills to a wide range of musical selections. Leather and plastic skates can be rented at the facility.
12.4 Miles
At Marley Station Movies, visitors can see the latest films and blockbuster hits. On Wednesdays, all tickets are $6. The theater offers discounted ticket rates for seniors, students, children, and military.
12.5 Miles
Located in Olney Manor Recreational Park, Olney Manor Dog Park is a one-acre park with separate play areas for large and small dogs. Open from sunrise until sunset, the park is completely fenced for off-leash exercise and play.
12.5 Miles
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4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832
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Featuring activities such as the Paintball Apocalypse, the Hades Hayride, and the Trail of Terror, Field of Screams Maryland is a multi-haunt venue. The company offers fast passes and also sells food.
12.5 Miles
The Olney Indoor Swim Center features large swimming pools, a diving well, hydrotherapy pools, and a splash play area for kids. The center also features shower and locker facilities and a sauna.
12.6 Miles
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10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
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National Wildlife Visitor Center, a part of the Patuxent Research Refuge, is a local educational center which contains a number of informative scientific and environmental exhibits. The center also offers many outdoor recreation activities such as guided hiking trips and more.
12.6 Miles
North Glen Park features a wide range of recreational activities. They offer a multipurpose field, 3 baseball fields, 3 basketball courts, playgrounds, a paved trail, natural trails and a seasonal concession stand.
12.7 Miles
The 100 acre Piney Orchard Nature Preserve has 5 miles of walking and biking trails through wetlands, woodlands, stream beds and ponds. Paved, manicured and boardwalk trails enable visitors a first hand look at the local wildlife in varied habitats.
12.9 Miles
Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Rink is a public, outdoor skating facility that provides both figure skating and ice skating lessons for beginners and intermediate skaters. Glen Burnie also offers birthday parties and gift certificates.