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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13.2 Miles
95% 3769 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Jefferson Memorial features a shallow dome and a portico. The site contains a bronze statue and excerpts of Thomas Jefferson's famous document on the southwest interior wall.
13.2 Miles
70% 23 votes
Dog Park 2101 S Pollard Street, Arlington, VA 22204 MoreLess Info
Spread across nearly four acres of space, the Fort Barnard Park features standard park amenities like a children's playground, picnic shelter, and a walking path. This park also maintains a complete baseball field with player benches and a basketball court.
13.2 Miles
85% 12064 votes
Science Museums 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
13.3 Miles
76% 67 votes
Visitor Centers 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
Group and walking tours take visitors through an exploration of the effects and lifecycles of illegal drugs, and the history of the country's Drug Enforcement Agency, at the DEA Museum & Visitors Center.
13.3 Miles
94% 6663 votes
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Newseum

History Museums Washington, DC 20001 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
13.4 Miles
100% 12 votes
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Bles Park

National & State Parks 44830 Riverside Pkwy, Ashburn, VA 20148 MoreLess Info
Created for the community, Bles Park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Along with soccer fields, the park is equipped with a playground and hiking trails offering scenic views of nature and wildlife.
13.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 21155 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD 20874 MoreLess Info
Spanning 56 acres, Ridge Road Recreational Park features a variety of amenities. There are various sports fields, tennis and volleyball courts, and an inline hockey rink, as well as an enclosed dog area and picnic facilities.
13.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 7990 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Located on the site of a historic 18th century plantation, Ossian Hall Park is now a park and outdoor entertainment venue that is host to a variety of touring performers and festivals.
13.4 Miles
79% 675 votes
Art Gallery Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is an art museum featuring several permanent and temporary art exhibits. The sculpture garden houses over twenty unique sculptures. The museum also hosts various educational programs and offers guided tours on request.
13.5 Miles
92% 13204 votes
Aviation Museums Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. The location's collections celebrate flight in popular culture and the site also hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
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