Free & Cheap Things to Do in Washington, DC

  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
  • From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
  • From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
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BMW i8 rental in Washington DC; photoshoot and chauffeur services also available (please call for rates)
19.5 Miles
59% 17 votes
Bowling 46940 Woodson Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Bowl America Dranesville offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides synthetic lanes, arcade games, cosmic bowling and a snack bar with food and drinks.
19.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, MD 21113 MoreLess Info
The 100 acre Piney Orchard Nature Preserve has 5 miles of walking and biking trails through wetlands, woodlands, stream beds and ponds. Paved, manicured and boardwalk trails enable visitors a first hand look at the local wildlife in varied habitats.
19.7 Miles
57% 7 votes
Recreation Centers 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20172 MoreLess Info
A health, exercise, and recreation facility, the Herndon Community Center offers a variety of amenities. The facility has a 25 yard indoor pool, three racquetball courts, a full-size gym, and a fitness room, and offers a variety of classes.
19.8 Miles
14% 7 votes
Bowling 11920 Acton Lane, Waldorf, MD 20601 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center with 32 lanes, AMF Waldorf Lanes offers open and league bowling with an on-site pro shop. The center also provides a snack bar with food and drinks, arcade games and a bar with televisions.
19.8 Miles
- 3 votes
Ice Skating 8781 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, MD 21113 MoreLess Info
Piney Orchard Ice Arena is an indoor ice hockey rink. The rink offers skating lessons, clinics, hockey league play, and hockey camps. There is also a well-equipped pro shop on the premises.
19.8 Miles
70% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 13025 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Offering first-run feature films, AMC Worldgate 9 utilizes digital projection in its nine auditoriums. The theater provides reclining chairs, stadium seating, a bar with adult beverages, reserved seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
20.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1719 Reynolds Street, Crofton, MD 21114 MoreLess Info
The Crofton Swim & Tennis Club is a recreational club that features a basketball court, a ping-pong table, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a club house. The pool has low and high diving boards.
20.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Hiking Trails 4515 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail is 3.4 miles of various surfaces including asphalt and stonedust. The trail crosses over a stream and traversing it may require the use of bridges, fairweather crossings and paved swales.
20.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 1200 Alabama Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Alabama Drive park covers 10 open acres behind a neighborhood development. A tot lot jungle gym provides fun for the little ones while others will enjoy lighted basketball courts and fields for soccer and baseball.
20.1 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.
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