Free & Cheap Things to Do in Germantown, MD

  • The list below includes 412 free or cheap things to do in or near Germantown, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Swimming Pool and Hiking Trails.
  • From Ridge Road Recreational Park to Cedar Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Germantown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Frederick and Silver Spring.
  • The list below includes 412 free or cheap things to do in or near Germantown, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Swimming Pool and Hiking Trails.
  • From Ridge Road Recreational Park to Cedar Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Germantown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Frederick and Silver Spring.
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12.0 Miles
98% 121 votes
Hiking Trails 11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Designed for more experienced hikers, the Great Falls Billy Goat Trail is 4 miles of natural beauty. Tucked away from the fast paced city, the hiking trail offers views of still pools, white rapids and lush foliage.
12.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
Swimming Pool 5900 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852 MoreLess Info
Offering recreational swim opportunities to the community, Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center consists of indoor lap pools, leisure pools, and water slide areas. The center has a deep water pool with different levels of diving platforms.
12.2 Miles
48% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
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.
12.5 Miles
94% 48 votes
Mini Golf 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Perils of the Lost Jungle Miniature Golf is an 18-hole outdoor course for all ages. Smoke machines, lighting and sound effects round out the experience of this course, themed from jungle adventure movies.
12.5 Miles
79% 70 votes
Mini Golf 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Owned by former PGA golfer Woody Fitzhugh, Woody's Golf Range offers a variety of amenities for golfers. There is a driving range with turf mats and targets at various distances, as well as a miniature golf course.
12.5 Miles
59% 17 votes
Bowling 46940 Woodson Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Bowl America Dranesville offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides synthetic lanes, arcade games, cosmic bowling and a snack bar with food and drinks.
12.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Playgrounds 1400 Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Featuring facilities for volleyball, basketball and tennis, Briar Patch Park measures five acres and has grass fields with a patch of trees. It offers playgrounds for three different age groups as well as a picnic pavilion with tables.
12.6 Miles
46% 26 votes
Cooking Classes 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Sterling, VA 20166 MoreLess Info
Cooking is made both fun and accessible at the Cookology Recreational Culinary School. The courses help the average person prepare healthy and delicious meals that can work within most budget ranges.
12.7 Miles
97% 30 votes
Kayaking 9812 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
12.9 Miles
90% 20 votes
Historic Sites 21544 Old Vestal's Gap Rd., Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Located in eastern Loudoun County is Virginia's Claude Moore Park and Lanesville Heritage Area. The park features eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions and fishing ponds while the heritage center features a historic schoolhouse and sportsplex.
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