- The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Echo, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Amusement Parks (All Ages), Historic Sites, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Glen Echo Park to Clara Barton National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Echo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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The classic dolls receive a special boutique of their own at the American Girl Place. Visitors are able to buy both the classic and limited edition American Girl dolls along with unique clothes and accessories.
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2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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At the National Museum of Health & Medicine, visitors can study both on-site and virtual exhibits. The location contains historical, anatomical, and neuroanatomical collections as well as a historical archive and a human development anatomy center.
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5900 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852
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Offering recreational swim opportunities to the community, Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center consists of indoor lap pools, leisure pools, and water slide areas. The center has a deep water pool with different levels of diving platforms.
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A movie theater with IMAX and ETX auditoriums, AMC Tysons Corner 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, reserved seats, theater rentals and a concession area.
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The Potomac Community Recreation Center is a recreation center offering an open space for recreational and social purposes. Many classes and programs are hosted at the recreation center, and the center has rooms available for rent for various special events.
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3000 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008
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The National Zoological Park is a zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species that offers three different guided tours and a separate elephant-themed tour. There are several dining options throughout the zoo.
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A small neighborhood park, Lincoln Park features two children's play structures along with swings, a sandbox and a basketball court. It also provides a rain garden, picnic tables, shade trees and grassy areas.
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The largest shopping center in the Washington DC area is Tysons Corner Center, and it is even one of the 10 largest in the entire country. The complex offers a wide variety of major retailers and small boutiques to suit most tastes.
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Wiseacre Comedy Club & Pub is a casual comedy venue that offers laughs and refreshments. The club supports local comedians, some of which have gotten their start at the laid-back location, and generally features two to three acts per night.
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The United States Air Force and its predecessor organizations are honored at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington. It is adjacent to the Arlington National Cemetery and overlooks the Pentagon to allow for guests to view parallels between the sites.