Free & Cheap Things to Do in Silver Spring, MD

  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Silver Spring, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Sligo Creek Park to Wheaton Claridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Silver Spring and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Bethesda and Reston.
  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Silver Spring, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Sligo Creek Park to Wheaton Claridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Silver Spring and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Bethesda and Reston.
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12.7 Miles
42% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 7291 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042 MoreLess Info
Loehmann's Twin Cinemas showcases movies from India in a two-theater complex that seats 900 people in total. Films are shown on extra large screens in Dolby sound and there are accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
12.8 Miles
89% 204 votes
Historic Homes 121 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
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.
12.8 Miles
91% 202 votes
History Museums 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
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.
12.8 Miles
More than a museum to George Washington himself, the Washington Masonic National Memorial also serves as a set of collections that detail the history of the Freemasons in the United States. The institution has a research center and library as well.
12.8 Miles
91% 32 votes
Art Museum 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The Glenstone Museum provides a collection of post-World War II and contemporary art and rotating exhibits. The location offers visitors the chance to explore the intersection of landscape, architecture, and art.
12.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
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Modern Art Museums 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glenstone is an art and architecture museum where everything from the landscaped exterior to the building itself has been carefully designed with an artistic eye. The museum specializes mostly in postwar, postmodern art and sculpture pieces.
12.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 12390 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
Fairwood Park offers large playgrounds for all age groups. There is a football field and soccer area for local teams and ample space for flying kites. The park also offers covered spaces with picnic tables and barbecue pits for gatherings.
12.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 3538 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA 22041 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 25 meter lap pool, Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association Pool offers visitors a chance to cool off in the sun or attend a competitive swim meet. On Thursdays, the facility hosts a float night with inflatable toys.
12.9 Miles
89% 728 votes
Arts Centers 105 N Union St., Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
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.
12.9 Miles
92% 172 votes
Specialty Museums 105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.
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