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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48.3 Miles
63% 35 votes
Historic Sites 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 MoreLess Info
Catoctin Furnace is an old abandoned iron furnace which dates back to mid-18th century and is open for tours. Visitors can also enjoy a hike on a nearby nature trail.
48.5 Miles
77% 239 votes
National & State Parks 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 MoreLess Info
Cunningham Falls State Park features a man-made lake and the Cunningham Falls formed by it as well as the Big Hunting Creek which is one of the state's major trout streams. The park also offers many outdoor activities including boating, fishing, camping and more.
48.5 Miles
95% 119 votes
Bridges 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Featuring a stone arch bridge across Antietam Creek, Burnside's Bridge is a historic landmark of the Civil War. Visitors can walk along the bridge and enjoy the forest scenery surrounding the creek.
48.7 Miles
- 2 votes
Art Gallery 112 N Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663 MoreLess Info
Frivolous Fibers is a store, gallery, class room, and social event space for those who love knitting, crocheting, and stitching. Store events include weekly crochet and knit sessions as well as occasional sheep sheering events.
48.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 8566 Shepherdstown Pike, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 MoreLess Info
Featuring works from a number of local artists, The Bridge Fine Art & Framing Gallery is an art gallery that contains a variety of creative productions available to view or purchase. The gallery also offers framing services and canvas stretching.
48.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches Berryville, VA MoreLess Info
Hosting a variety of equestrian activities, JBiT Ranch provides lessons for beginners hoping to learn the basics of horseback riding. The ranch is situated on 1000 acres of land that has several riding trails.
48.8 Miles
89% 9 votes
Cultural Centers 95 Chalmers Court, P.O. Box 738, Berryville, VA 22611 MoreLess Info
Shaped like a traditional barn, Barns of Rose Hill is a performing arts venue that features bluegrass and folk bands. The venue also hosts craft exhibitions, such as a quilt expo.
48.9 Miles
93% 691 votes
Specialty Museums 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663 MoreLess Info
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is home to a collection of diverse marine artifacts, demonstrations and a variety of small boats including crabbing skiffs, canoes and more. The museum also offers boat rides on Miles River.
48.9 Miles
96% 112 votes
Lighthouses St. Michaels, MD MoreLess Info
In 1879, the screwpile lighthouse was constructed to light the way for boats using Hooper Strait to enter Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Sound, and Deals Island. The lighthouse was moved to its current location where visitors can visitors can climb the sea hatch and tend the lens.
48.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Art Gallery 23 East Main Street, Berryville, VA 22611 MoreLess Info
An art gallery showcasing work by more than 50 Virginia area artists, The Fire House Gallery is named for its location, which is in a 1930s era fire house. The gallery maintains a permanent collection, and hosts traveling exhibits.
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