Free & Cheap Things to Do in McLean, VA

  • The list below includes 482 free or cheap things to do in or near McLean, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Great Falls National Park to Clemyjontri Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McLean and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 482 free or cheap things to do in or near McLean, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Great Falls National Park to Clemyjontri Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McLean and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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5.3 Miles
42% 12 votes
Recreation Centers 7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 MoreLess Info
Providence Recreation Center is a recreation center featuring a variety of recreational amenities. Attractions include a 25 meter pool, 2 spas, racquetball and wallyball courts, a fitness center, and a dance room.
5.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 7200 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
At Caroline Freeland Urban Park, visitors can bring their children to a playground with slides, swing sets, and a climbing structure. Next to the playground is a covered picnic area with tables for family picnics.
5.4 Miles
39% 23 votes
Dog Park 1299 N Herndon Street, Arlington, VA 22201 MoreLess Info
The Clarendon Dog Park is a community-based neighborhood park that is covered in a mix of soft gravel and grass. One of the most popular features of the dog park are large fountains that the canines can run through and play in.
5.5 Miles
81% 129 votes
Movie Theaters 7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema is perfect for a more upscale movie-watching experience. With a full bar, refreshments, reserved seating and cozy reclining seats, you'll feel completely at home.
5.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Botanical Gardens 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
The McCrillis Gardens have been renovated to become a premier shade garden. The selected trees, shrubs, and flowers were expertly selected to provide color and texture year round and the garden is cared for by the botanical art students.
5.6 Miles
42% 81 votes
Children's Play Area 7000 Wisconsin Avenue - Lower Level, Bethesda, MD 20815 MoreLess Info
Be With Me Playseum is located on the main street on Wisconsin Avenue. They have fun rooms with cute concepts such the pizza room and mini grocery room, among others.
5.6 Miles
5% 63 votes
Movie Theaters 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 10 screens, Regal Bethesda 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing as well as a concession area with food and drinks.
5.6 Miles
97% 30 votes
Kayaking 9812 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
5.7 Miles
95% 38 votes
Comedy Clubs 7400 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815 MoreLess Info
Laugh Riot at the Hyatt is a live stand-up comedy show hosted at Hyaat Regency Bethesda Hotel featuring three different comedians. The 'non-com' participants are also invited to share the stage and compete for a cash prize.
5.7 Miles
74% 19 votes
Dog Park 301 S Harrison Street, Arlington, VA 22204 MoreLess Info
Featuring a wooded area and creek, Glencarlyn Dog Park offers visitors an outdoor space for their dogs to swim and run off-leash. The park also has a quarter mile trail for walking.
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