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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Festival goers can sample over 50 craft beer selections, over 40 different wines, live music, and tastings from the best local food trucks
11.0 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters Beltway Plaza Mall, 6198 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
A small discount movie theater, Academy 8 Theaters shows contemporary films. It offers a variety of concessions and refreshment combos, and runs a number of specials, including movie clubs for seniors and loyalty programs for frequent guests.
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Parks 7990 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Located on the site of a historic 18th century plantation, Ossian Hall Park is now a park and outdoor entertainment venue that is host to a variety of touring performers and festivals.
11.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 4162 Accotink Parkway, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
As a community park, Mill Creek Park offers visitors courts to play tennis and basketball. The park has a paved trail for joggers that leads into a longer trail that goes into the mountains.
11.3 Miles
91% 109 votes
Visitor Centers Code 130, Greenbelt, MD 20771 MoreLess Info
Goddard Visitor Center, named after Dr. Robert H. Goddard, houses a large variety of informative exhibits which showcase NASA's work in various fields such as astrophysics, communications and more, in addition to many model and vintage artifacts.
11.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 8650 Bells Mill Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The 5-acre Tallyho Swim & Tennis Club is a recreational sports club that features a heated 6-lane swimming pool, a regulation beach volleyball court, and two lighted tennis courts. The club also provides wireless Internet.
11.5 Miles
97% 160 votes
Hiking Trails 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD MoreLess Info
Billy Goat Trail is a popular hiking trail located on and around the Potomac River and offers both a strenous rocky terrain as well as flat ground to suit hikers with varying skills.
11.5 Miles
94% 48 votes
Historic Sites 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308 MoreLess Info
Located on 25 acres of scenic land, River Farm is a gardening area that the American Horticultural Society calls home. The farm is also popular for a number of event rentals, including weddings and business gatherings.
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Art Gallery 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
Established in 1993, the Virginia Art Expo is an art gallery and custom framing company that sells original artwork, prints, posters, and oil paintings. The company also does repairs and makes custom mirrors.
11.6 Miles
92% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 6859 Springfield Mall, Springfield Town Ctr, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
With comfortable seating and an array of concessions, Regal Cinemas-Springfield Town Center 12 shows the latest movies. And with several theaters such as those showing IMAX and/or 3D films, there are many movies to choose from.
11.8 Miles
85% 13 votes
Recreation Centers 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose facility, the Wakefield Park Recreation Center offers both indoor and outdoor activities. Along with an indoor pool, it is further equipped with a gymnasium, fitness and other activity rooms. Outdoors there are athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts.
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