Free & Cheap Things to Do in Potomac, MD

  • The list below includes 480 free or cheap things to do in or near Potomac, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Tennis and Swimming Pool.
  • From Billy Goat Trail to Great Falls: Billy Goat Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Potomac and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 480 free or cheap things to do in or near Potomac, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Tennis and Swimming Pool.
  • From Billy Goat Trail to Great Falls: Billy Goat Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Potomac and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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12.7 Miles
93% 5512 votes
Monuments 17th Street NW, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington, DC 20006 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2004, the National World War II Memorial was built to honor the over 16-million individuals who served the United States during WWII. The memorial features numerous statues, displays, and pillars in honor of those veterans who served.
12.7 Miles
90% 4206 votes
Monuments Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013 MoreLess Info
One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
12.8 Miles
89% 3616 votes
Parks Washington, DC 20565 MoreLess Info
The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
12.8 Miles
69% 13 votes
Parks 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Home to a large dog park and outdoor amphitheater, Mason District Park offers many amenities. Shady trees and grassy fields are surrounded by lengthy hiking trails, scenic woods and lighted tennis courts.
12.9 Miles
81% 27 votes
History Museums 10209 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
The Fairfax Museum is located within the Visitor's Center for the city. The building itself is a historical site since it was formerly the Elementary School that was built in 1873, and the museum collection features exhibitions about the city's history.
12.9 Miles
40% 40 votes
Bowling 4245 Markham Street, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Over 40 individual lanes of traditional ten pin bowling are available at the AMF Annandale Lanes. Along with open bowling times, the alley has special sessions for leagues and an adjoining video game arcade.
12.9 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.
12.9 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.
13.0 Miles
91% 908 votes
Monuments 1 Rotary road, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
There were 184 federal employees, military personnel, civilians, and flight crew members who were killed during the Pentagon attack on September 11, 2001, and the Pentagon Memorial is a way to preserve the memories of those lost. The largescale memorial statue is in the shadow of the Pentagon itself.
13.0 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.
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