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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24.0 Miles
92% 12 votes
Kayaking 13600 King Charles Terrace, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Specializing in watersports adventures, Atlantic Kayak offers an array of planned outings. This includes team building activities and group tours as well as school trips that are focused upon environmental education.
24.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 5750 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046 MoreLess Info
Spanning 298-acres of land, Blandair Regional Park is a recreational park that features a playground, a pond, and several multipurpose sports fields. The fields have bleachers and there is parking available in the park.
24.1 Miles
80% 50 votes
Parks Lorton, VA MoreLess Info
The Pohick Bay Regional Park is one of only three access points to the Potomac River, which allows for free canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating. Around the water itself, visitors can hike, camp, and enjoy the picnic and playground areas.
24.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Bus Tours 7373 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD MoreLess Info
All About Town is a tour service that features sightseeing excursions around the District of Columbia. With coach buses, shuttle buses, and vans they can transport groups of varying sizes. They also serve the Federal Government's transportation needs.
24.2 Miles
83% 58 votes
Historic Homes 9118 Brandywine, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Built in 1852 as a middle-class plantation home, the Surratt House Museum recaptures life during the mid-19th century. It features an array of authentic home goods from the years 1840 to 1865 and puts a special emphasis on the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
24.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Cooking Classes 23130 Briar Patch Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117 MoreLess Info
Situated on 47 acres, Cooking Class Weekend at Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn teaches visitors how to prepare gourmet meals with the inn's chefs. The class includes a tasting of several wines from regional wineries.
24.3 Miles
91% 139 votes
History Museums 8290 Colony Seven Rd., Baltimore, MD 20701 MoreLess Info
Operated by the NSA, or National Security Agency, the National Cryptologic Museum is devoted to codebreaking and its history. The museum features an array of exhibits highlighting the importance of cryptology in American and world history.
24.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 6406 Horseshoe Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
The Mary Surratt House Museum was originally constructed in 1852, and was the farm home of John and Mary Surratt. The house has since been a restaurant, hotel, and tavern, as well as a Confederate safe house.
24.4 Miles
93% 29 votes
Parks 10000 Rt 108, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Centennial Park is a 325 acre park populated by fields, woodlands, wetlands, and a large lake. Visitors to the park can find picnic, playground, and sports areas, as well as a variety of wildlife.
24.5 Miles
72% 58 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Serving as the home field for the Harrisburg Senators, the Pfitzner Stadium is a small yet well beloved local tradition. The baseball team itself feeds into the Nationals, and fireworks are held for every Saturday game.
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