Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mount Vernon, VA

  • The list below includes 390 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Vernon, Virginia, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Districts, National & State Parks, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From George Washington's Mount Vernon to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Vernon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 390 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Vernon, Virginia, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Districts, National & State Parks, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From George Washington's Mount Vernon to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Vernon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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26.9 Miles
17% 12 votes
Bowling 15720 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, Bowlmor Rockville, is a family friendly alley that features a video game arcade, miniature golf, alcoholic beverages, and laser tag. The facility also has a ropes course and bocce ball.
26.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Sculpture Parks 13200 Mid-Atlantic Blvd, Laurel, MD 20708 MoreLess Info
Featuring Cretaceous-era plants and fossils, Dinosaur Park has a fenced-in fossil area where visitors can help search for fossils. The park has a garden with interpretive signs as well as a small picnic area.
27.0 Miles
97% 67 votes
423

Go Ape!

Ziplines Rock Creek Regional Park, 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure ropes course and zip line. Visitors can expect to traverse the challenging course from treetop to treetop while kept safe by a secure harness.
27.1 Miles
93% 137 votes
Malls 231 Rio Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD MoreLess Info
The Washingtonian Center is an outdoor mall area where you can shop and dine. They have a small lake with paddleboats and a multiplex theater. There are also two hotels near the place for visitors or tourists in the area.
27.1 Miles
93% 46 votes
Historic Sites 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708 MoreLess Info
Montpelier Mansion offers self-guided tours, school group tours, holiday candlelight tours, and more. They are also available for meetings, weddings, receptions, and luncheons. During the summer, they hold free concerts every other Friday evening.
27.1 Miles
72% 29 votes
Mini Golf 9116 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
An indoor miniature golf course, Monster Mini Golf features classic movie monster-themed decorations and exciting laser lighting. The facility also has party rooms for rent, and an arcade with an array of video games.
27.1 Miles
47% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 auditoriums, AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 displays first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
27.2 Miles
75% 12 votes
Dog Park Piccard Dr & Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
King Farm Dog Park provides benefits to dogs and owners alike such as a grassy running area, separate areas for large and small breeds, pools for water-loving dogs and many doggie stations. Visitors must first register their dogs.
27.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 251 Bickerstaff Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly one acre in Green Park, Gaithersburg Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with grass and gravel fields. The park offers double-gated entry, drinking water and separate small and large dog areas.
27.3 Miles
76% 50 votes
Playgrounds 44675 Cape Court, Suite 175, Ashburn, VA MoreLess Info
Both children and parents can socialize at the large Chibis Indoor Playground. Tunnels, slides, toys, play frames, hands-on activities, and ride-on cars keep the little ones thoroughly entertained while parents can enjoy their children having fun in a safe environment.
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