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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View the city’s monuments and landmarks—including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and US Capitol—during a double-decker bus tour
30.4 Miles
75% 64 votes
Specialty Museums 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 MoreLess Info
Featuring a permanent exhibit, Annapolis Maritime Museum is filled with artifacts detailing the ecological and maritime history of the region. The museum hosts special events like a summer concert series, art exhibits, and lectures.
30.4 Miles
93% 27 votes
National & State Parks 1990 Governor Ritchie Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
For outdoor time, pay a visit to Jonas Green State Park, located on the Severn River. At the end of the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail, the park offers a cartop boat launch site. Fishing is a popular pastime.
30.5 Miles
55% 97 votes
Beaches 8916 Chesepeak Avenue, North Beach, MD MoreLess Info
North Beach is a small town bordering the Chesapeake Bay whichi features a number of local attrcations including a boardwalk which offers scenic views of the water, a water-themed amusement park as well as the Herrington Harbor which is counted among America's best marinas.
30.5 Miles
39% 18 votes
Bowling 6322 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 MoreLess Info
Glen Burnie Bowl is a 30 lane center that offers duckpin bowling, galaxy bowling, bowling leagues and youth programs. The facility provides arcade games and a snack bar serving draft and bottle beer and wine coolers.
30.5 Miles
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Parks 7923 Outing Avenue, Pasadena, MD 21122 MoreLess Info
Within close proximity of George Fox Middle School, Pasadena's Havenwood Park is equipped with four baseball fields. It also includes paved trails for walking, jogging and bike rides.
30.7 Miles
85% 34 votes
Battlefields Balls Bluff Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the Civil War, Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park is a popular historical site in Leesburg. The park offers guided tours of the battlefield to aid in educating both children and adults about the war.
30.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Military Museums Manassas, VA MoreLess Info
With a focus on the US Marine Corps, The Air Ground Museum has on display items related to the history of the US military. The museum offers guided tours and houses tanks, guns, trucks, and other items related to the military.
30.7 Miles
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Playgrounds 3999 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 MoreLess Info
The Chesapeake Bay Tot Lot is a playground with swings and play structures. Bridges connect the larger three structures with slides, pagodas, and climbing features. a smaller structure is available for little tots. Wheelchair accessible and ample parking on site.
30.8 Miles
94% 18 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD MoreLess Info
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail is a boardwalk trail from behind the Chesapeake Beach Water Park to the shore of Fishing Creek. Signage is placed along the trail that teaches visitors more about the area plants, animals and special features of the adjacent water.
30.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Kayaking 4055 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore Chesapeake Beach by kayak, paddleboard, or pedal boat with Paddle or Pedal. For visitors wanting to improve their kayak skills, the guides offer personalized lessons that go over the basics.
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