Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gaithersburg, MD

  • 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.
  • 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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47.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Kayaking 4055 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore Chesapeake Beach by kayak, paddleboard, or pedal boat with Paddle or Pedal. For visitors wanting to improve their kayak skills, the guides offer personalized lessons that go over the basics.
47.4 Miles
45% 11 votes
National & State Parks 1112 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD 21666 MoreLess Info
Located on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the Matapeake State Park. Visitors can enjoy bridge and waterfront views while enjoying the pet-friendly parks amenities, including hiking, swimming, picnicking and more. 
47.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Playgrounds 3999 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 MoreLess Info
The Chesapeake Bay Tot Lot is a playground with swings and play structures. Bridges connect the larger three structures with slides, pagodas, and climbing features. a smaller structure is available for little tots. Wheelchair accessible and ample parking on site.
47.4 Miles
97% 291 votes
City Tours 116 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Guests can experience history like never before with History Nerds Battlefield & Education Tours. Courses include subjects such as 'The Civil War Surgeon,' 'Custer's Last Stand,' and 'The Mud, The Blood, The Fear.'
47.5 Miles
94% 181 votes
Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, MD 21111 MoreLess Info
Ladew Topiary Gardens, built in 1935 by the hunstman Harvey S. Ladew, are local topiary gardens with 15 garden rooms, each having a distinct pattern, theme and plant species. The gardens also include a nature trail and a historic home.
47.5 Miles
82% 51 votes
Haunted Tours Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Miss Betty's Ghosts in Gettysburg Private Tour offers up close and personal accounts of Gettysburg's past. The night tour takes daring patrons through barns, battlefields and bridges for an unforgettable experience.
47.5 Miles
99% 298 votes
Food Tours York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can learn about the cultural history of Gettysburg at Savor Gettysburg Food Tours. Consisting of a one mile walking tour, visitors get to sample food from local eateries; which features baked goods, ciders, ice cream, and more.
47.6 Miles
73% 33 votes
Specialty Museums 4155 Meres Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 MoreLess Info
Once an abandoned railway station, the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum today, features a variety of historic railroad artifacts including a model train, a diorama, multiple photographs of vintage trains and towns and more.
47.6 Miles
93% 411 votes
History Museums 111 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to preserving the history for the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum contains educational exhibits. The exhibits display information about the battle, the hospital that cared for the wounded, and its religious history.
47.6 Miles
11% 19 votes
Scenic Railroads 106 North Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Pioneer Lines Scenic Railway takes guests through a journey of early American History. The train traverses through the picturesque countryside and offers events such as murder mystery trains and parties.