Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oakland, MD

  • The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, Maryland, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, National & State Parks and Bowling.
  • From Swallow Falls State Park to Deep Creek Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Davis, Grantsville and Cumberland.
  • The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, Maryland, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, National & State Parks and Bowling.
  • From Swallow Falls State Park to Deep Creek Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Davis, Grantsville and Cumberland.
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24.4 Miles
91% 53 votes
Historic Sites Grantsville, MD MoreLess Info
Spruce Forest Artisan Village is a local store which features a range of traditional crafts including wood sculptures, spinning & weaving works, pottery, stained glass works and more.
26.6 Miles
87% 45 votes
Horseback Riding 255 Freeland Road, Davis, WV MoreLess Info
Mountain Trail Rides provides guided riding through the Canaan Valley and is open throughout the year with no off season. At the start point of the tours, there is also a petting zoo, gemstone mine, and gift shop.
28.5 Miles
100% 17 votes
Off Road & ATV 1001 LaFayette Drive, Farmington, PA 15437 MoreLess Info
Offered through the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, the Off-Road Driving Academy uses 20 miles of rugged trails as its course for a guided lesson and opportunity to drive a Jeep Rubicon with up to four passengers through off-road terrain.
29.0 Miles
86% 51 votes
Botanical Gardens Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV 26508 MoreLess Info
The West Virginia Botanical Gardens offers visitors the chance to see plants in their natural environments. To accomplish this, visitors can walk on the .5-mile forest trail, the .3-mile Tibbs Crossing Trail, the .25- Farside trail or the .3-mile Wetland Loop Trail.
29.3 Miles
63% 8 votes
Natural History Museums 1 Mont Chateau Road, Morgantown, WV MoreLess Info
A large variety of geologic specimens and exhibits are on display at the Museum of Geology & Natural History. Visitors to the museum learn about local natural history and view a multitude of neat fossils, rocks, and other natural specimens.
29.7 Miles
89% 179 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Elkins, WV MoreLess Info
Spread across three counties, the 17,371-acre Dolly Sods Wilderness's location in the Monongahela National Forest contains Red Creek drainage. The wilderness contains 47 miles of hiking paths for back country backpacking.
30.8 Miles
96% 1039 votes
National & State Parks Dinner Bell Rd, Ohiopyle, PA 15470 MoreLess Info
With more than 20,000 acres of natural woodlands within a short drive of major metropolitan areas, Ohiopyle State Park, is the ideal location for escaping to nature. The park features over 79 miles of hiking/biking trails, camping, fishing, and picnic areas.
31.0 Miles
84% 32 votes
Specialty Museums 19 Depot St, Cumberland, MD MoreLess Info
The Trasher Carriage Museum is a little carriage museum at the train station in the area. They have a selection of old horse-drawn vehicles and assorted period amenities displays on two floors.
31.5 Miles
89% 44 votes
National & State Parks Rt. 1 Box 260, Grafton, WV 26354 MoreLess Info
Tygart Lake at Tygart Lake State Park is a 10-mile long, 1,750-acre lake. The park is popular with kayakers, canoers, picnickers, while anglers enjoy catching walleye, musky, crappie, perch, bullhead catfish, carp, northern pike in the lake's coves.
31.8 Miles
92% 134 votes
Waterfalls Ohiopyle Road, Ohiopyle, PA 15470 MoreLess Info
Cucumber Falls is a waterfall with a 30 foot drop that visitors can climb in behind. The waterfall is a part of Ohiopyle State Park and the pool at its base is a popular swimming and relaxing spot.
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