- 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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            Overlooking the Potomac River, Jefferson Rock is a rock formation along the Appalachian trail. The rock offers stunning panoramic views of the river and surrounding wilderness areas, and is accessible by hiking.        
    
    
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            Lovers of equestrian, angling, and field sports can learn more about their passion at the National Sporting Library. Guests can explore the research facility, manuscripts, works of art, and a free library.        
    
    
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                171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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            Costumed park staff and volunteers present historical vignettes throughout Harpers Ferry National Park on some days, while on other days, visitors can take classes to learn to knit, raise a garden, and bake bread. Visitors can also hike and fish at the park.        
    
    
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                6th & Constitution Ave NW, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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            Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art is the premier art museum in the country. The gallery features extensive collections of art from all eras, representing both American and European art. There is also a sculpture garden.         
    
    
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                7606 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735
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            Poplar Hill On His Lordship's Kindness was built in the 1780s and today hosts public tours as a historic house museum and an example of late Georgian architecture. The property is surrounded by a 130-acre operating horse farm.        
    
    
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            Capital Childrens Museum is designed primarily for children age 8 and younger. The Museum houses exhibits and programs that honor kids' voices and reflect themes that speak to them as they learn about and engage with the world around them.        
    
    
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                500 N Pendleton Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
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            Guests can coast along the forest canopy at Salamander Tree Top Zip Tour. Packages include zip lining on the 20 acres of land, a rappelling adventure, survival 101, and a leadership odyssey.        
    
    
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                102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117
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            Home to over 26,000 books, National Sporting Library & Fine Arts Museum is open to the general public for research or personal use. Visitors can peruse books specialized in sporting and animal books from year 1500 to 2000.        
    
    
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                Roosevelt Island DC to Allegheny Highlands PA, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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            Potomac Heritage Trail offers visitors outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking, rafting, and boating. The trail goes through forests, has rocky terrain, and passes by streams. There are also views of the Potomac River.        
    
    
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            Elk Mountain Trails in Knoxville has well-mannered horses that are good for kids and beginners. The trail ride was easy and the guides are friendly. They have horseback rides on the C&O canal and the adjoining woodlands.