Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gaithersburg, MD

  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Gaithersburg, Maryland, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
  • From Seneca Creek State Park to Bohrer Park At Summit Hall Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gaithersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Frederick.
  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Gaithersburg, Maryland, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
  • From Seneca Creek State Park to Bohrer Park At Summit Hall Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gaithersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Frederick.
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20.7 Miles
51% 53 votes
Laser Tag 3447 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, VA 22041 MoreLess Info
Ultra Zone Laser Tag offers high-tech laser games for up to 66 players simultaneously in a multilevel arena. Other amenities include a family video arcade and accommodations for special events like birthdays or corporate parties.
20.7 Miles
68% 22 votes
Movie Theaters Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
As the biggest IMAX screen in all of Northern Virginia, the Airbus IMAX Theatre strives to give movie-goers a unique and memorable movie experience. The movies are projected on special screens that are several stories high.
20.7 Miles
20% 10 votes
Skating Rinks 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031 MoreLess Info
Fairfax Ice Arena is the community center for everything related to ice skating. The arena has open skate, professional coaches for hockey and figure skating, and it hosts skate competitions in the spring.
20.8 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.
20.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 3601 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20724 MoreLess Info
Bacontown Park has several amenities for sports including a roller hockey court, two basketball courts, a tennis court and a baseball field. They also have a playground and a 332 ft paved trail.
20.8 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.
21.0 Miles
88% 189 votes
Movie Theaters 9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
Films which are independent or have high artistic content are the main shows presented at the Cinema Arts Theatre. The cinema itself has six screens within it and tends to have one film for each of their screens.
21.0 Miles
100% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
A variety of interactive natural exhibits are on display at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, along with live animal displays and a nature center rain garden. Little ones enjoy the puppet stage.
21.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Fairfax County, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Connecting the county from one end to the other, Fairfax County's Cross Country Trail is 40 miles of meadow, stream, vale, hills, and urban city landscapes for locals to enjoy.
21.1 Miles
91% 307 votes
Airfields George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
Guests to Gravelly Point Park are able to have great views for planespotting as planes from the Reagan Airport take off and land over the park area. There are also park-related activities like picnicking, biking, and running.
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