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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11.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Dog Park Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
A small, grassy field with trees, McAllister Park provides a play area for dogs with a separate area for smaller dogs. The park is fenced and double gated and provides tubes for dogs and benches for their owners.
11.9 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters Beltway Plaza Mall, 6198 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
A small discount movie theater, Academy 8 Theaters shows contemporary films. It offers a variety of concessions and refreshment combos, and runs a number of specials, including movie clubs for seniors and loyalty programs for frequent guests.
11.9 Miles
40% 40 votes
Bowling 4245 Markham Street, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Over 40 individual lanes of traditional ten pin bowling are available at the AMF Annandale Lanes. Along with open bowling times, the alley has special sessions for leagues and an adjoining video game arcade.
12.0 Miles
78% 80 votes
Parks 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The focus of the 476-acre Lake Fairfax Park is the 20-acre lake itself that offers fishing and boating. There is also an on-site waterpark known as The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole with a lazy river, tunnels, slides, and an interactive water play area for children.
12.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Fairfax County, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Connecting the county from one end to the other, Fairfax County's Cross Country Trail is 40 miles of meadow, stream, vale, hills, and urban city landscapes for locals to enjoy.
12.1 Miles
36% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 629 Center Point Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 10 auditoriums, Paragon Kentlands 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
12.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
History Museums 9 S Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
Situated in the 1884 B&O Railstation, the Gaithersburg Community Museum contains a lot of history and imagination. The museum offers tours, rentals, genealogy information, preserved pieces of the community's past, and much more.
12.1 Miles
20% 20 votes
Bowling 100 S Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
A retro styled bowling alley with a classic feel, US Bowling hosts open bowling as well as a variety of leagues and tournaments. The alley also has a snack bar that serves a variety of refreshments.
12.2 Miles
92% 62 votes
Breweries 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Located in the greater D.C. Area, Port City Brewing Company welcomes beer enthusiasts to their tasting room. At this locale, visitors can tour the facility and sample a variety of beers for a flat fee.
12.4 Miles
More than a museum to George Washington himself, the Washington Masonic National Memorial also serves as a set of collections that detail the history of the Freemasons in the United States. The institution has a research center and library as well.
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