- The list below includes 289 free or cheap things to do in or near Pasadena, Maryland, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Farms & Ranches and Marinas.
- From Downs Park to John H. Downs Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pasadena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Annapolis, Laurel and Columbia.
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            Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.        
    
    
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                137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD 
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            At 70 feet long, The Awakening Sculpture is an aluminum statue depicting a giant man buried in the ground reaching towards the sky. The statue is located on the water's edge, and often has children playing on it.        
    
    
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                George Washington Memorial Parkway, McLean, VA 22101
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            The George Washington Memorial Parkway is a scenic driving route stretching 25 miles long along the Potomac River. Views of local wildlife including deer and bald eagles are featured along with trails and national landmarks.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.        
    
    
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            The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.        
    
    
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            Views of the Potomac and Washington DC monuments are some of the biggest pulls for the Mount Vernon Trail. It is a multi-use recreational trail that runs for nearly 18 miles along the shoreline of the river.        
    
    
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            An art gallery with an international and progressive focus, Art Whino showcases the works of more than 1200 artists from all around the world. The gallery features works in a wide array of media, and representing many movements.         
    
    
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                165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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            Boating In DC at National Harbor offers rentals of non-motorized boats, from three person canoes to single kayaks.  Additionally, they have classes, tours of the Potomac and children's summer camps that teach boating safety and boat navigation.        
    
    
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            Located within a modern 2,000 square-foot building, the Maris Elaine Gallery is a private art gallery featuring a variety of different artistic creations.  Artworks at the gallery include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and numerous others.