Free & Cheap Things to Do in Columbia, MD

  • 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.
  • 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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26.0 Miles
93% 166 votes
Bike Paths Along Shoreline, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Views of the Potomac and Washington DC monuments are some of the biggest pulls for the Mount Vernon Trail. It is a multi-use recreational trail that runs for nearly 18 miles along the shoreline of the river.
26.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
A small pocket of green in McLean, Lewinsville Park has several amenities for recreation and relaxation. The park contains baseball, soccer, basketball, and tennis as well as a small garden area.
26.2 Miles
75% 64 votes
Specialty Museums 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 MoreLess Info
Featuring a permanent exhibit, Annapolis Maritime Museum is filled with artifacts detailing the ecological and maritime history of the region. The museum hosts special events like a summer concert series, art exhibits, and lectures.
26.3 Miles
75% 16 votes
Breweries 8253 Dollyhyde Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771 MoreLess Info
The Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm is open to the general public on weekends and offers private tours of the facilities. Their on-site tap room even has live music events where guests are allowed to bring their own snacks to accompany the beer.
26.5 Miles
69% 398 votes
Movie Theaters 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a combination of a theater and club, where patrons can watch movies as well as live comedy shows from their tables. The theater features bar food and drinks, wine and spirits.
26.5 Miles
24% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 400 N Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex with nine auditoriums, the Regal Westminster 9 is part of the Regal Theater cinema chain. The theater features digital video and sound, and screens primarily Hollywood new releases.
26.6 Miles
94% 370 votes
Parks 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 MoreLess Info
Situated along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and South River, the Quiet Waters Park is home to a wide range of outdoor activities with its miles of multi-purpose paved trails, a skating rink, playgrounds, picnic areas and kayak rentals.
26.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 11 Liberty Street, Westminster, MD 21157 MoreLess Info
Artist owned and operated, Off Track Art Gallery is a gallery that showcases fine art and hand-made gifts. The gallery features jewelry, decorative items, and artwork in various media, and hosts special events.
26.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Movie Theaters 400 N Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157 MoreLess Info
Regal Cinemas, located in Westminster's Town Mall, is a premier movie theater destination. The theater features reclining seats, state-of-the-art sound and a full service snack and drink bar.
26.8 Miles
57% 247 votes
National & State Parks 1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409 MoreLess Info
Located along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Point State Park is home to vast stretches of beach where visitors can enjoy the views of the Bay and participate in boating, fishing, picnicking and more. There are also mulitple hiking trails within the park.
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