- 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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Join artist Rajan Sedalia on this graffiti art tutorial with workshop that will expand your definition of what true art really is
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Glen Hills Local Park is a popular community park of the Potomac area. The park features a children's playground, softball and baseball fields, a lighted tennis court and picnic areas.
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Sitting on twenty-five acres of undisturbed woodlands, Hidden Pond Nature Center is a picturesque and educational park. The center features an array of wildlife, babbling streams and walking trails, as well as event rental options.
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9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039
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Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
14.4 Miles
The Rockville Ice Arena is a popular place for locals to have parties, learn how to skate, or join a league. The arena offers public skate, hockey camps, skating clinics, and more.
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Tactical Airsoft Arena provides a safe indoor environment with over 3,500 square feet for simulated military and law-enforcement style Airsoft combat play. The exclusive Airsoft-only arena features 8 foot tall modular walls with nine rooms and multiple hallways.
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Featuring Cretaceous-era plants and fossils, Dinosaur Park has a fenced-in fossil area where visitors can help search for fossils. The park has a garden with interpretive signs as well as a small picnic area.
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A 20 acre city park, Van Dyck Park features a variety of amenities. In addition to a large open field, the park has a lighted basketball court, a picnic pavilion, four tennis courts, three sand volleyball courts, and a trail.
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Rockville's Carl Henn Millennium Trail is a 10 mile loop that encircles the entire city. The paved trail offers multiple changes in elevation, and is suitable for biking, running, or just strolling.
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The Fairfax Museum is located within the Visitor's Center for the city. The building itself is a historical site since it was formerly the Elementary School that was built in 1873, and the museum collection features exhibitions about the city's history.