Free & Cheap Things to Do in Washington, DC

  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
  • From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
  • From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
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Hip-hop superstar Sisqó hosts an evening of DJ-spun hits from the ’80s to the early 2010s in a venue with three dance floors
7.7 Miles
17% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 6075 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
AMC Rivertowne 12 Theatres, having been remodeled in 2015, features reclining seats and accommodating, friendly staff. The theater plays the latest movie titles and offers a full service concession stand.
7.8 Miles
Aviation Museums 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
College Park Aviation Museum is located on the site of the world's oldest operating airport and houses a variety of aviation artifacts and replicas which depict the rich history of the airfield.
7.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Tennis 5200 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
The Junior Tennis Champions Center specializes in competitive tennis training programs for junior tennis players. A variety of programs are offered, including tennis programs for adults. The center also hosts an annual summer training camp.
7.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Tennis 5200 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
Members can choose from 32 indoor and outdoor tennis courts to play on at College Park Tennis Club. In addition to the courts, there is a fitness facility with exercise equipment and a yoga studio.
7.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 10000 Woodland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
General Getty Neighborhood Park offers visitors park amenities like community chess tables, picnic areas, walking paths, and more. The playground has a pirate themed climbing structure with ropes and slides.
7.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
With freestyle skate sessions open to the public, Wells Ice Rink offers an indoor ice rink for hockey and figure skating. The rink hosts the Wells Warriors Ice Hockey Club, a community hockey league for the local youth.
7.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
As a lifeguard protected pool, Ellen E. Linson Splash Park offers visitors a multipurpose pool for swimming. The pool has fountains, a roped off water slide, a lap area, wading pool, and more.
7.9 Miles
94% 16 votes
Hiking Trails Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail, Oxon Hill, MD MoreLess Info
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail is a 3.5-mile trail that gains 200-ft in elevation as the trail progresses. The trail can be used for running, walking, in-line skating, and mountain biking.
7.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 5652 Oakmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Ayrlawn Park is a 14.3 acre park offering large open fields and various recreational amenities. Attractions include a multipurpose field, a playground, two tennis courts, a softball field, and a baseball field.
7.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Other Entertainment 1350 Beverly Rd, Ste 115, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
The McLean Symphony is an all-volunteer orchestra that is under the guidance of Maestro Dingwall Fleary. The symphony presents concerts at the McLean Community Center and receives grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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