- 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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As a community park, Mill Creek Park offers visitors courts to play tennis and basketball. The park has a paved trail for joggers that leads into a longer trail that goes into the mountains.
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From public racing to racing leagues, Allsports Grand Prix provides an indoor track for go-kart racing. The track is oval shaped, with 4 main curves and turns to navigate through.
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21100 Dulles Town Circle, Sterling, VA 20166
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Cooking is made both fun and accessible at the Cookology Recreational Culinary School. The courses help the average person prepare healthy and delicious meals that can work within most budget ranges.
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Flying Dog Brewery is a small but popular brewery that makes a variety of beers, both year-round and seasonal. They offer tours of the brewery as well as tastings. Guests can purchase refillable 64-ounce Growlers, as well.
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Located near Andrews Air Force Base, Cosca Regional Park offers a combination of land that has been developed for recreation and natural untouched areas. A large children's playground is available in addition to a family friendly train and a boathouse that has paddleboat rentals.
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Horse enthusiasts can enjoy a day at the Piscataway Riding Stables. The stables offer trail rides by the hour, riding lessons and pony rentals throughout their 250 acres of beautiful horse property.
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Located on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the Matapeake State Park. Visitors can enjoy bridge and waterfront views while enjoying the pet-friendly parks amenities, including hiking, swimming, picnicking and more.
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Located on the site of a historic 18th century plantation, Ossian Hall Park is now a park and outdoor entertainment venue that is host to a variety of touring performers and festivals.
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Herndon Parks and Recreation provides activities for the community through the provision of a wide range of parks, facilities and recreation programs. They operate the Herndon Community Center, Herndon Festival and Labor Day Festival, and oversee eleven neighborhood parks.
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Located on eight acres, Wilburdale Park is situated on heavily wooded terrain that contains the northern end of Backlick Run. The park offers a children's playground, park benches, picnic areas, basketball courts and a baseball field.