Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bethesda, MD

  • The list below includes 500 free or cheap things to do in or near Bethesda, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • From Cabin John Regional Park to Cabin John Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bethesda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Reston.
  • The list below includes 500 free or cheap things to do in or near Bethesda, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • From Cabin John Regional Park to Cabin John Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bethesda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Reston.
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9.6 Miles
60% 5 votes
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Modern Art Museums 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glenstone is an art and architecture museum where everything from the landscaped exterior to the building itself has been carefully designed with an artistic eye. The museum specializes mostly in postwar, postmodern art and sculpture pieces.
9.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3039 Fairland Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 MoreLess Info
Featuring a cricket field, Calverton-Galway Local Park offers visitors a variety of lighted fields for baseball, soccer, and softball. In addition to the sports fields, there are open fields for general recreation and a playground for children.
9.7 Miles
83% 137 votes
Dog Park 2601 S Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206 MoreLess Info
Situated next to a stream, Shirlington Park has a large play area for dogs to socialize in. The dogs like to sit and swim in the stream. They also have a fenced area for smaller dogs.
9.9 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park 16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
Located in Olney Manor Recreational Park, Olney Manor Dog Park is a one-acre park with separate play areas for large and small dogs. Open from sunrise until sunset, the park is completely fenced for off-leash exercise and play.
9.9 Miles
43% 7 votes
Swimming Pool 16605 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
The Olney Indoor Swim Center features large swimming pools, a diving well, hydrotherapy pools, and a splash play area for kids. The center also features shower and locker facilities and a sauna.
9.9 Miles
80% 25 votes
Mini Golf 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042 MoreLess Info
Golfing activities allow Jefferson District Park to stand out among the area's community centers. Visitors can enjoy a landscaped, 9-hole, executive golf course or mini-golf in addition to standard activities such as basketball or tennis.
10.0 Miles
42% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 7291 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042 MoreLess Info
Loehmann's Twin Cinemas showcases movies from India in a two-theater complex that seats 900 people in total. Films are shown on extra large screens in Dolby sound and there are accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
10.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 12311 Stoney Creek Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
20/20 Horsemanship is a recreational equine facility that offers private horseback riding sessions, summer camps, and educational lectures and clinics. The farm also has a boarding and training program for horses.
10.2 Miles
77% 440 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 MoreLess Info
Many musical careers in the country genre were founded at the music hall known as The Birchmere. The venue still has many popular performances during the week and maintains a full-service restaurant.
10.3 Miles
42% 52 votes
Bowling 15720 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
300 Shady Grove is a bowling alley and indoor entertainment complex that features a variety of amusements. The alley has open bowling as well as league and tournament play, cosmic bowling, games, including laser tag, and a restaurant and bar.
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