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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Paint Nite 14405 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD MoreLess Info
Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
11.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skate Parks 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Filled with ramps, rails, and quarter pipes, Wakefield Skate Park offers visitors the opportunity to skateboard, roller skate, or bike in an outdoor course. The park hosts several weekly classes and summer camps for kids of all skill levels.
11.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3039 Fairland Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 MoreLess Info
Featuring a cricket field, Calverton-Galway Local Park offers visitors a variety of lighted fields for baseball, soccer, and softball. In addition to the sports fields, there are open fields for general recreation and a playground for children.
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83% 119 votes
Parks 7500 Accotnik Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
Lake Accotink Park offers outdoor activities for all ages, including an antique carousel, miniature golf and bike and boat rentals. Picnic areas with grills are available, as well as a four-mile loop hiking and biking trail. Swimming is prohibited.
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Bus Tours 7373 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD MoreLess Info
All About Town is a tour service that features sightseeing excursions around the District of Columbia. With coach buses, shuttle buses, and vans they can transport groups of varying sizes. They also serve the Federal Government's transportation needs.
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Swimming Pool Braddock Road, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
Ravensworth Farm Swim & Racquet Club is more than just a place to beat the heat. In addition to pool facilities, the club also hosts special events including pizza day, hot dog night, and ice cream sundae events.
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Swimming Pool 4627 Holborn Avenue, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Wakefield Chapel Recreation Association, the Wakefield Chapel Pool is a community pool open during the warmer months of the year. In addition to swimming, guests also have access to a snack bar while at the pool.
12.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Tennis 10601 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
4 Star Tennis Academy is a tennis training facility. The academy is dedicated to producing competitive athletes by offering intensive tennis training programs for a variety of age and skill levels.
12.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 10601 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Organizing adult leagues and programs, The BEST Clinic offers two clinics, one for fitness and the other for training. During these clinics, visitors can improve their tennis technique and get a workout at the same time.
12.4 Miles
83% 58 votes
Historic Homes 9118 Brandywine, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Built in 1852 as a middle-class plantation home, the Surratt House Museum recaptures life during the mid-19th century. It features an array of authentic home goods from the years 1840 to 1865 and puts a special emphasis on the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
12.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 10775 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Horse enthusiasts can enjoy a day at the Piscataway Riding Stables. The stables offer trail rides by the hour, riding lessons and pony rentals throughout their 250 acres of beautiful horse property. 
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