- 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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            The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.        
    
    
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            The Alexandria neighborhood of Old Town is a preserved historic district that used to be the hometown of George Washington. The modern aspects of the area embrace local art, high-style boutiques, and restaurants.        
    
    
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                1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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            Visitors head to the Alexandria National Cemetery to honor and pay tribute to their loved ones. As one of the first 14 national cemeteries, it is home to many fallen soldiers who fought for our country.        
    
    
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                105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 
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            Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.        
    
    
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            The Lyceum is essentially a history museum that was founded in 1839 by a group calling themselves the Alexandria Lyceum in conjunction with the Alexandria Library Company. Local history collections, school programs, concerts, and lectures are offered within the museum.        
    
    
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                305 S. St. Asaph St. Suite 4, Alexandria, VA 22314
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            The metropolitan area of Washington DC features a wide variety of cuisine options that are highlighted through DC Metro Food Tours. The company takes guests along walking tours of specific neighborhoods to visit and taste items at locally owned and operated establishments.        
    
    
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            Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.        
    
    
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            Providing tours of the property, Crumland Farms offers visitors an authentic farm with barnyard animals and fresh produce. During the fall season, visitors can tour a pumpkin patch and a haunted farm.        
    
    
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            Modern farm life is on display at the Ticonderoga Farms that covers over 1,000 acres of fields and forest. Farm related activities like hayrides, slides, bonfires, pumpkin picking, picnics, and fresh produce are frequently held.        
    
    
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                6201 Multiplex Drive, Centreville, VA 20121
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            Centreville's Cinemark theater screens first-run movies, ranging from Hollywood blockbusters to its Cinearts series of foreign and art films. The theater features reclining seats, serves a variety of refreshments, and offers a number of discounts and deals.