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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26.9 Miles
96% 2102 votes
National & State Parks 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
Great Falls National Park is a waterfall area and riparian preserve just outside the city. The preserve area is filled with natural beauty and the falls are peaceful and beautiful. It is a great place for hiking and exploring.
26.9 Miles
97% 29 votes
Arts Centers 91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 MoreLess Info
Specializing in visual and performing arts, Carroll Arts Center offers visitors rotating gallery exhibits featuring local and national artists. The center has an Art Deco style theater that hosts children's theatrical performances.
27.1 Miles
27% 30 votes
Bus Tours 1000 Ohio Drive, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with ANC Tours/Martz gray Line – Day Tours. The guided bus tour travels from the welcome centre to Arlington House, with stops at the gravesites of the Kennedys, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, and the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
27.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 5000 Wheeler Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
The North Barnaby Pool is a is a public pool that is the home of a lily pad crossing features, a water slide, a waterfall, and an aqua climbing wall. The pool also has a wading pool and changing facilities.
27.2 Miles
92% 37 votes
Parks 601 North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA 22203 MoreLess Info
Bluemont Park is favored by local families and runners. The park features a 4 mile long stream that is nestled against scenic jogging paths, a shaded playground, basketball courts and picnic areas.
27.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Other Entertainment 2128 Mckay Street, Falls Church, VA 22043 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1990, the World Children's Choir is a choral group that performs at a variety of events. Notable past performances include shows for Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Queen Sofia of Spain, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
27.3 Miles
74% 19 votes
Dog Park 301 S Harrison Street, Arlington, VA 22204 MoreLess Info
Featuring a wooded area and creek, Glencarlyn Dog Park offers visitors an outdoor space for their dogs to swim and run off-leash. The park also has a quarter mile trail for walking.
27.4 Miles
77% 440 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 MoreLess Info
Many musical careers in the country genre were founded at the music hall known as The Birchmere. The venue still has many popular performances during the week and maintains a full-service restaurant.
27.4 Miles
78% 54 votes
Parks 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 20117 MoreLess Info
A wooded park area, Upton Hill Regional Park features a miniature golf course, swimming pool and batting cages. The park can be used for hiking and picnicking and includes a children's playground.
27.4 Miles
94% 17 votes
Science Museums 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD MoreLess Info
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center sits on a 2,650-acre site that includes forests, wetlands, marshes and 12 miles of protected shoreline. Visitors can hike their many trails, go kayaking, see wildlife and enjoy educational programs.
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