Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glen Echo, MD

  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Echo, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Amusement Parks (All Ages), Historic Sites, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Glen Echo Park to Clara Barton National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Echo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Echo, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Amusement Parks (All Ages), Historic Sites, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Glen Echo Park to Clara Barton National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Echo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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7.9 Miles
Arts Centers 150 Gibbs Street, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
At VisArts at Rockville, visitors can choose from a variety of instructional art classes, from charcoal to cocktail painting. The classes are seasonal, featuring holiday classes such as gingerbread house making.
8.0 Miles
69% 398 votes
Movie Theaters 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a combination of a theater and club, where patrons can watch movies as well as live comedy shows from their tables. The theater features bar food and drinks, wine and spirits.
8.0 Miles
67% 9 votes
Historic Homes 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851 MoreLess Info
The historic Glenview Mansion is a home built in 1926 that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion sits on 153-acres of land and hosts a number of public and private events during the year.
8.0 Miles
78% 777 votes
Bus Tours 12th & Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
Specializing in walking tours, On Board Tours DC leads visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol Building, World War II Memorial, and other sites. One the DC It All Tour, visitors can enjoy a yacht ride down the Potomac River.
8.0 Miles
95% 3831 votes
Monuments Off West Basin Drive, Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the famous Depression era and World War II president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial features a life-sized sculpture of the man with his dog. The memorial features several other bronze sculptures and a waterfall.
8.1 Miles
71% 7 votes
Parks 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD MoreLess Info
Adjacent to both the Glenview Mansion and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater, Civic Center Park is spread over 153 acres with a large section of formal gardens. The park also offers outdoor fitness equipment, a nature trail, art in public spaces, a children's playground, and a wildlife sanctuary.
8.1 Miles
88% 24 votes
Art Museum Washington, DC MoreLess Info
The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture is an art museum that features both portraits and folk art works. The location contains a gift shop for those who are seeking a souvenir.
8.1 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 131 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
At 7,200 square feet, Ice Rink at the Square is the largest outdoor ice rink between Washington D.C. and Baltimore. The rink offers open skate, skate classes, hockey, birthday parties, corporate events, and more.
8.1 Miles
7% 15 votes
Arts Centers 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
Rooftop At Rockville's Town Center features a variety of entertainment, from live music to art exhibitions, on a rooftop terrace. Visitors can rent the rooftop for private events such as wedding.
8.1 Miles
70% 3966 votes
History Museums 800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
International Spy Museum is devoted to both true and fictional espionage, and accordingly visitors can see exhibits relating to real life spies as well as James Bond. Both children and adults can enjoy the many interactive exhibits.
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