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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2.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Elm Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of just over 2 acres, Elm Street Park is a small urban park offering guests a number of amenities. These include a playground area, picnic tables, and a unique 'Girl with Hoop' statue by artist Jenny Read.
2.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 7200 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
At Caroline Freeland Urban Park, visitors can bring their children to a playground with slides, swing sets, and a climbing structure. Next to the playground is a covered picnic area with tables for family picnics.
2.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 671 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
Fort Marcy Park is one of several remaining Civil War forts originally erected to protect the nation's capital. It was originally constructed to protect the Chain Bridge and today protects the surrounding wildlife.
2.6 Miles
81% 129 votes
Movie Theaters 7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema is perfect for a more upscale movie-watching experience. With a full bar, refreshments, reserved seating and cozy reclining seats, you'll feel completely at home.
2.7 Miles
5% 63 votes
Movie Theaters 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 10 screens, Regal Bethesda 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
2.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Botanical Gardens 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
The McCrillis Gardens have been renovated to become a premier shade garden. The selected trees, shrubs, and flowers were expertly selected to provide color and texture year round and the garden is cared for by the botanical art students.
2.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 4960 Battery Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
Battery Lane Park is an urban park that lies along a trolley line trail and offers typical amenities like a playground, park benches, and maintained restrooms. A basketball court and two fenced-in tennis courts are also available for use.
2.8 Miles
42% 81 votes
Children's Play Area 7000 Wisconsin Avenue - Lower Level, Bethesda, MD 20815 MoreLess Info
Be With Me Playseum is located on the main street on Wisconsin Avenue. They have fun rooms with cute concepts such the pizza room and mini grocery room, among others.
2.8 Miles
95% 38 votes
Comedy Clubs 7400 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815 MoreLess Info
Laugh Riot at the Hyatt is a live stand-up comedy show hosted at Hyaat Regency Bethesda Hotel featuring three different comedians. The 'non-com' participants are also invited to share the stage and compete for a cash prize.
2.8 Miles
69% 84 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club is a small concert hall that that can seat up to 500 people. The facility has a 40-foot bar and lounge area and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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