- The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Gaithersburg, Maryland, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
 - From Seneca Creek State Park to Bohrer Park At Summit Hall Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gaithersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Frederick.
 
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                371 Armstrong Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707
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            Visitors can enjoy scares and thrills at Laurels House Of Horror, a haunted house. The haunted house resides on the site of the Old Movie Theater in Laurel's historic district.        
    
    
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            With freestyle skate sessions open to the public, Wells Ice Rink offers an indoor ice rink for hockey and figure skating. The rink hosts the Wells Warriors Ice Hockey Club, a community hockey league for the local youth.        
    
    
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            A wooded 24 acre site is home to the American Center For Physics, which features a huge archive of physics materials along with rotating science and art exhibits. Four different physics societies can be located inside.        
    
    
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                5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740
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            As a lifeguard protected pool, Ellen E. Linson Splash Park offers visitors a multipurpose pool for swimming. The pool has fountains, a roped off water slide, a lap area, wading pool, and more.        
    
    
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            Eden Center is a large shopping area that is a cross between a mall and an entire district, reminiscent to Chinatown but representing many Far East countries, especially Vietnam. It includes restaurants, grocery stores, jewelry and gift shops.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            The Decatur House offers the chance to rent its carriage house, a courtyard, and entertaining parlors for special events. The location, which has hosted festivities for over 180 years, is a suitable location for weddings, conferences, and receptions.        
    
    
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            The man-made Lake Kittamaqundi offers 27 acres of water with a rough depth of around seven feet. Boating is the most popular activity on the lake as there is a large boathouse with a wooden pier located along the western shore.        
    
    
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            Established in 1966, Wilde Lake is a man-made drainage reservoir that collects water runoff from 1140-acres of land. The lake has a 27-foot by 200-foot wide dam across the Patuxent River.        
    
    
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            Monocacy National Battlefield marks the site of the famous 'Battle That Saved Washington' fought during the American Civil War. Visitors can explore the field through its numerous walking trails and view interactive exhibits at the visitor center.