- The list below includes 413 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, Parks and Bowling.
- From Centennial Park to Lake Kittamaqundi, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Washington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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National Aquarium in Baltimore is an aquatic education and conservation center whose permanent collection on display features a wide range of animal species in their naturalistic habitats. They also host daily dolphin shows and a 4D Immersion Theater.
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Goddard Visitor Center, named after Dr. Robert H. Goddard, houses a large variety of informative exhibits which showcase NASA's work in various fields such as astrophysics, communications and more, in addition to many model and vintage artifacts.
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1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21250
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Located in a restored oyster cannery, the Baltimore Museum of Industry explores the history of industry in the city over the past 100 years. There are several interactive exhibits and an extensive gift shop.
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12621 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
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At Wheaton Glenmont Outdoor Pool, visitors can swim laps in lap pool or enjoy recreational swimming in a general play pool. The facility has a zero depth entry pool for children with a water playground.
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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.
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An eight-acre park with significant wooded areas, Towsers Branch Park features an open grass field as well as basketball and tennis courts. Also available are picnic areas including a pavilion and a children's playground.
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Visitors who are interested in attending live music events may enjoy what the Baltimore Soundstage has to offer. This location hosts performances from artists like the Butcher Babies and The Budos Band.
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35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Full of informative exhibits aimed at kids, the Port Discovery Children's Museum offers a variety of educational, hands-on activities. It features permanent exhibits as well as visiting exhibits, and hosts special events and educational programs.
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Guests of Rams Head Live will have the opportunity to attend a variety of musical performances. Additionally, the location also hosts standup comedy tours that features artists like Dave Attell.
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1332 Londontown Blvd, Suite 103, Eldersburg, MD 21784
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A great experience for kids of all ages, the Stratosphere Trampoline Park features arenas made of trampolines for safe, jumping fun. Open for birthdays and special events, as well as dodgeball leagues, the facility also features an arcade room.