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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DC Goal Coach Events 1251 H Street Northeast, Washington, DC MoreLess Info
Participants learn to paint under the supervision of instructors while relaxing with a drink of their choice
13.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Located near Andrews Air Force Base, Cosca Regional Park offers a combination of land that has been developed for recreation and natural untouched areas. A large children's playground is available in addition to a family friendly train and a boathouse that has paddleboat rentals.
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Art Gallery 6th & Constitution Ave NW, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art is the premier art museum in the country. The gallery features extensive collections of art from all eras, representing both American and European art. There is also a sculpture garden.
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Children's Museums 3rd & H Sts NE, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Capital Childrens Museum is designed primarily for children age 8 and younger. The Museum houses exhibits and programs that honor kids' voices and reflect themes that speak to them as they learn about and engage with the world around them.
13.6 Miles
23% 61 votes
Movie Theaters 199 E Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 13 screens, Regal Cinemas Rockville 13 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room and a snack bar with food and drinks.
13.7 Miles
84% 423 votes
Restaurants Rockville, MD MoreLess Info
Rockville Town Square has shops, restaurants and a movie theater, and during the colder months they have an ice rink.  It is kid-friendly and it has a water fountain area in the warmer months.
13.7 Miles
93% 14 votes
National & State Parks Mount Vernon, VA MoreLess Info
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument represents the home environment in which the first President of the United States grew up. The grounds include livestock, gardens and farm buildings. Guests can enjoy tours, special programs and a film at the visitors center.
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Arts Centers 150 Gibbs Street, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
At VisArts at Rockville, visitors can choose from a variety of instructional art classes, from charcoal to cocktail painting. The classes are seasonal, featuring holiday classes such as gingerbread house making.
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100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 7721 Painted Daisy Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 MoreLess Info
The Daventry Community Pool is a municipal pool that is home to two 25-meter lap lanes, a recreational pool basketball hoop, and a diving board. The pool is split into a shallow section and a deep end.
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Swimming Pool 9100 Burnetta Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Families can play, compete, or lounge around the pool at Long Branch Swim & Racquet Club. Amenities include a shaded baby pool, roped-off swim lanes, 12' deep end, a diving board, and a water slide.
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75% 8 votes
National & State Parks Estel Rd & Barlow Rd, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
A wooded park land, Daniels Run Park is home to wildlife like fox, deer and turtles. The park has trails for hiking and biking, a small playground and a sheltered picnic area.
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