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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47.3 Miles
80% 112 votes
National & State Parks 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713 MoreLess Info
Greenbrier State Park is home to a large man-made freshwater lake complete with a beach and a separate swim area, accompanied with a number of multi-purpose nature trails, campsites, picnic areas and more.
47.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Fishing Rock Hall, MD 21661 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 42 foot glass diesel powered charter boat with six-person capacity, Misty Charters leads fishing trips in Chesapeake Bay. The company can accommodate casual trips as well as customized tournament fishing trips.
47.4 Miles
89% 137 votes
National & State Parks 6602 Foxville Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788 MoreLess Info
Catoctin Mountain Park, established in 1954, is a part of the Catoctin Mountain Ridge and offers scenic views of the nearby Monocacy Valley as well as a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, skiing and more.
47.4 Miles
90% 10 votes
History Museums Boonsboro, MD MoreLess Info
Notable pieces on display at Boonsborough Museum of History include a chair used in the Lincoln White House and a collection of carved bullets from the Civil War. Open Sundays May through September (year round by special appointment).
47.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Inline Skating RR 7, Berryville, VA 22611 MoreLess Info
In operation for 50 years, Berryville Roller Rink is a fitness facility that hosts open skate sessions on week nights. In addition to rollerskating, the rink offers instructional classes for gymnastics and other fitness activities.
47.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Historic Buildings Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
A schoolhouse in which the first free African American children received an education after the end of the Civil War, Tolson's Chapel is rich with history. Visitors can tour the inside of the small building.
47.8 Miles
93% 74 votes
Cemeteries Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Antietam National Cemetery, a part of the Antietam National Battlefield, is the final resting place of many Union soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam, as well as other war veterans.
47.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 15 Eyler Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 MoreLess Info
Eyler Road Park is located on 32 acres of well-kept grounds and includes a beach volleyball court, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields. The Picnic Pavilion and Tot Playground round out this park to make it a family-friendly day trip.
48.2 Miles
97% 1850 votes
Historic Sites Maryland Highway 65, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Antietam National Battlefield is a designated area along the Antietam River which marks the location of the historic Battle of Antietam fought in 1862. The site consists of the battlefield, a military cemetery, a visitor center, and the famous Burnside's Bridge.
48.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Marinas 21979 Kelleys Park Road, Rock Hall, MD 21661 MoreLess Info
Grays Inn Creek Marina offers boat storage, maintenance, and docking services, as well as slip rentals with electric service. The Marina offers a prime fishing location and conditions, as well as access to scenic secluded inlets.