- 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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            A sports complex, Arrowhead Park is located behind an elementary school and provides lighted fields for soccer, football and baseball. The park has bleachers, restroom facilities and walking paths leading to each of the fields.        
    
    
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            Featuring open green space, Rock Hill District Park is home to athletic fields used mainly for soccer. The park also provides an off-leash dog park that is fenced and provides separate areas for larger and smaller dogs.        
    
    
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                2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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            The B&O Railroad Station Museum at Elicott City is the country's oldest existing railroad station and is home to a number of historic structures and reconstructed locomotives such as freight cars, caboose and more.        
    
    
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            The large and prestigious site known as Oatlands Plantation contains a restored country home that is fully furnished with 19th century items. The attached garden is well-maintained and available for public viewing after a tour of the house itself.        
    
    
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                20217 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
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            With 15 courses to choose from, Hogback Mountain Paintball offers visitors speedball and scenario courses nestled in the woods. The castle field features wooden wall obstacles in the shape of a castle.        
    
    
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            Displaying an array of artwork from paintings to jewelry and other attire, Cotton Duck Art & Apparel is more than an art gallery. Along with works created by the store owner Jerome Scott, other artists periodically display their works here.        
    
    
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            A retro styled bowling alley with a classic feel, US Bowling hosts open bowling as well as a variety of leagues and tournaments. The alley also has a snack bar that serves a variety of refreshments.        
    
    
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                8419 Baltimore Nat'l. Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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            A 32-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone - Normandy offers open and league bowling with widescreen monitors. The center provides a snack bar, a pro shop, a full bar with adult beverages, arcade games and a billiard table.        
    
    
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                5505 Montgomery Street, Springfield, VA 22151
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            Edsall Park Swim Club Inc is a place dedicated to the strength and improvement of the community. Children also have the opportunity to compete in the pool with the Dolphins Swim Team.        
    
    
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            The Old Town Waterfront is centered mostly around the marina and parks, allowing for outdoor activities like boating, fishing, biking, and walking. The district also features many shops, restaurants, and historic sites.