Free & Cheap Things to Do in McLean, VA

  • The list below includes 482 free or cheap things to do in or near McLean, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Great Falls National Park to Clemyjontri Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McLean and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 482 free or cheap things to do in or near McLean, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Great Falls National Park to Clemyjontri Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McLean and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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13.4 Miles
75% 48 votes
Recreation Centers 46105 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
In addition to the historic Lanesville Ordinary & Post Office, the Claude Moore Park Recreation Center features several outdoor activities. The park has eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions, two fishing ponds, and live animal displays at the Vestal's Gap Visitor Center.
13.4 Miles
85% 13 votes
Farmers Markets 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Open during Saturday's in May through September, the American Market at National Harbor is a marketplace featuring a large selection of local vendors. Fresh produce, foods, and handmade artworks are among the items available.
13.4 Miles
36% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 629 Center Point Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 10 auditoriums, Paragon Kentlands 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
13.4 Miles
83% 301 votes
Landmarks 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD MoreLess Info
At 70 feet long, The Awakening Sculpture is an aluminum statue depicting a giant man buried in the ground reaching towards the sky. The statue is located on the water's edge, and often has children playing on it.
13.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Balmoral Avenue, Fort Washington, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Betty Blume Park is a nature park that has opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, and freshwater fishing. The park also has spaces that can be used for soccer games and football games.
13.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 4718 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Maintained by the Fairfax County Parks Department, Poplar Tree Park is a public recreational complex filled with numerous sports fields available for use. Four baseball/softball fields, two soccer fields, and restroom facilities are among the amenities at the park.
13.5 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.
13.5 Miles
84% 25 votes
History Museums 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Farm life of the past is put on display at the Heritage Farm Museum through several exhibits. The main displays include the interactive children's farm exhibits, the workhorse museum, and an interactive farm kitchen.
13.5 Miles
92% 12 votes
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Art Whino

Art Gallery 174 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
An art gallery with an international and progressive focus, Art Whino showcases the works of more than 1200 artists from all around the world. The gallery features works in a wide array of media, and representing many movements.
13.5 Miles
100% 11 votes
Paddleboarding 165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Boating In DC at National Harbor offers rentals of non-motorized boats, from three person canoes to single kayaks. Additionally, they have classes, tours of the Potomac and children's summer camps that teach boating safety and boat navigation.
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