Free & Cheap Things to Do in Frederick, MD

  • The list below includes 152 free or cheap things to do in or near Frederick, Maryland, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Parks.
  • From Baker Park to Carrol Creek Linear Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Frederick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, Harpers Ferry and Leesburg.
  • The list below includes 152 free or cheap things to do in or near Frederick, Maryland, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Parks.
  • From Baker Park to Carrol Creek Linear Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Frederick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, Harpers Ferry and Leesburg.
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39.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 3720 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
A 20 acre city park, Van Dyck Park features a variety of amenities. In addition to a large open field, the park has a lighted basketball court, a picnic pavilion, four tennis courts, three sand volleyball courts, and a trail.
39.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 7100 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
The National Museum of Language has officially become a virtual museum. Rather than a physical space, the museum has exhibits, lectures, language summer camps, and workshops that are offered through their website.
39.5 Miles
96% 2102 votes
National & State Parks 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
Great Falls National Park is a waterfall area and riparian preserve just outside the city. The preserve area is filled with natural beauty and the falls are peaceful and beautiful. It is a great place for hiking and exploring.
39.5 Miles
70% 27 votes
Parks Laurel, MD MoreLess Info
Laurel Park is a thoroughbred racetrack with a season that stretches from October through March. They host family days and a variety of festivals year-round, and feature a variety of dining options.
39.6 Miles
27% 30 votes
Bus Tours 1000 Ohio Drive, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with ANC Tours/Martz gray Line – Day Tours. The guided bus tour travels from the welcome centre to Arlington House, with stops at the gravesites of the Kennedys, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, and the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
39.6 Miles
75% 8 votes
National & State Parks Estel Rd & Barlow Rd, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
A wooded park land, Daniels Run Park is home to wildlife like fox, deer and turtles. The park has trails for hiking and biking, a small playground and a sheltered picnic area.
39.6 Miles
82% 22 votes
Hiking Trails McLean, VA MoreLess Info
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.
39.7 Miles
Aviation Museums 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
College Park Aviation Museum is located on the site of the world's oldest operating airport and houses a variety of aviation artifacts and replicas which depict the rich history of the airfield.
39.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums Centreville, VA MoreLess Info
Get a lesson in American History at the Stuart Mosby Civil War Cavalry Museum in Centreville. Displays include artifacts such as weapons, historical documents and artwork honoring the Stuart-Mosby Calvary.
39.7 Miles
87% 39 votes
Parks 555 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD MoreLess Info
Located on Maryland's Greenbelt, Buddy Attick Park features a man-made lake and extensive walking, hiking, and bike trails. Picnicking and seasonal events like fireworks displays and Easter egg hunts are also draws.
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