Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ellicott City, MD

  • The list below includes 333 free or cheap things to do in or near Ellicott City, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Karaoke Bar and Playgrounds.
  • From Patapsco Valley State Park to Worthington Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ellicott City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Silver Spring, Laurel and Rockville.
  • The list below includes 333 free or cheap things to do in or near Ellicott City, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Karaoke Bar and Playgrounds.
  • From Patapsco Valley State Park to Worthington Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ellicott City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Silver Spring, Laurel and Rockville.
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41.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 7721 Painted Daisy Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 MoreLess Info
The Daventry Community Pool is a municipal pool that is home to two 25-meter lap lanes, a recreational pool basketball hoop, and a diving board. The pool is split into a shallow section and a deep end.
41.5 Miles
93% 14 votes
National & State Parks Mount Vernon, VA MoreLess Info
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument represents the home environment in which the first President of the United States grew up. The grounds include livestock, gardens and farm buildings. Guests can enjoy tours, special programs and a film at the visitors center.
41.5 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks 8511 Greeley Blvd, Springfield, VA 22152 MoreLess Info
Sitting on twenty-five acres of undisturbed woodlands, Hidden Pond Nature Center is a picturesque and educational park. The center features an array of wildlife, babbling streams and walking trails, as well as event rental options.
41.6 Miles
93% 3046 votes
Historic Districts 3200 George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121 MoreLess Info
Open year round, George Washington's Mount Vernon gives visitors a peek into the life of the nation's first president. The estate includes Washington's tomb, the Mansion, a plantation and gardens, plus over a dozen original structures. Pick up a souvenir at the gift shop.
41.8 Miles
86% 14 votes
Other Sports & Fitness 511 Pintail Point Lane, Queenstown, MD MoreLess Info
Pintail Point is a local resort situated on the banks of the historic Wye River and offers comfortable lodgings in addition to a wide range of outdoor activities for all age groups.
41.8 Miles
66% 74 votes
Trampoline Parks 7200 Fullerton Road, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
The Flight Trampoline Park has multiple trampoline-based attractions including a large area with trampolines lining the walls as well as the floors. The facility caters to individuals wanting a special night out, birthday parties, and unique work outs.
42.1 Miles
98% 41 votes
Historic Homes 217 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg, VA 20176 MoreLess Info
Once known as Dodona Manor, The Marshall House is the former home of Nobel Peace Prize winner General George Marshall. The tour of the home provides visitors a look inside the house and the life of General Marshall.
42.1 Miles
94% 18 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD MoreLess Info
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail is a boardwalk trail from behind the Chesapeake Beach Water Park to the shore of Fishing Creek. Signage is placed along the trail that teaches visitors more about the area plants, animals and special features of the adjacent water.
42.1 Miles
100% 18 votes
History Museums 461 Quaker Bottom Rd., Havre de Grace, MD 21078 MoreLess Info
Steppingstone Museum is a farm museum, and features a collection of farming tools and artifacts as well as rural arts and crafts dating from 1880 to 1920. The farmhouse itself is furnished in turn-of-the-century style.
42.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Kayaking 4055 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore Chesapeake Beach by kayak, paddleboard, or pedal boat with Paddle or Pedal. For visitors wanting to improve their kayak skills, the guides offer personalized lessons that go over the basics.
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