- 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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                5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
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            Hosting more than 30,000 visitors each year, the Ellanor C Lawrence Park - Walney Visitors Center is a public park facility that has a wealth of information available for visitors. Located in a restored farmhouse, the center hosts exhibits, too.        
    
    
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                9100 Burnetta Drive, Annandale, VA 22003
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            Families can play, compete, or lounge around the pool at Long Branch Swim & Racquet Club. Amenities include a shaded baby pool, roped-off swim lanes, 12' deep end, a diving board, and a water slide.        
    
    
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            Howery Field Park is a sports complex that was erected in the memory of the servicemen who died onsite while volunteering to create the park. The area includes several baseball diamonds and a memorial.        
    
    
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            Ellanor C. Lawrence Park serves as a wildlife preservation area. Visitors can hike, picnic, and learn more about the area in the Walney Visitor Center's refurbished 1780's farmhouse.        
    
    
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                8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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            At Howard County Welcome Center, visitors can learn about the cultural and historic landmarks of the region through knowledgeable staff and brochures. The staff can help visitors schedule tours with various attractions in the area.        
    
    
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                8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 
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            In business for over a decade, Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City offers spooky tours of the city's historic areas that are both entertaining and informative. Tours are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides.        
    
    
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                3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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            A 46,000-square-foot facility, Roger Carter Community Center features athletic courts, swimming pools and a fitness room with cardio and strength training equipment. The center also hosts community events and offers facility rentals, swimming lessons and a climbing wall.        
    
    
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                8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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            The Howard County Historical Society Museum celebrates the rich history of Ellicott City from its days of European settlement through modern times. The museum houses hundreds of unique artifacts and items, as well as document and photography archives.        
    
    
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                20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln, Leesburg, VA 20175
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            Oatlands Historic House & Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and offers daily tours of the mansion and terraced gardens. They also host an afternoon tea in the carriage house with advance reservations. Available for weddings and special events.        
    
    
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                24950 Riding Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152
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            The South Riding Skatepark is over 7,000 feet of concrete skating jungle. The park packs a lot in to its space with several stairs, pads, ledges, 4 quarter pipes, hubbas, and pump jumps.