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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At this laid-back nighttime 5K, runners are covered in colorful UV neon glow powder, which leaves them glowing under the blacklights
14.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 7019 Ashbury Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 MoreLess Info
The Rolling Valley Swim & Tennis Club has three pools of varying depth, swim lesson availability, a swim team, grills for cooking out, free Wi-Fi, and covered pavilions for the comfort and relaxation of guests.
15.0 Miles
93% 46 votes
Historic Sites 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708 MoreLess Info
Montpelier Mansion offers self-guided tours, school group tours, holiday candlelight tours, and more. They are also available for meetings, weddings, receptions, and luncheons. During the summer, they hold free concerts every other Friday evening.
15.0 Miles
71% 7 votes
National & State Parks 5236 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 MoreLess Info
The bulk of Lakeside Park is dedicated to a general open play area that can be used for athletics, relaxing, or other types of recreation. Visitors can of course enjoy the nearby lake with fishing and a two-mile long walking path.
15.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 6800 High Bridge Road, Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
The wooded High Bridge Park has park facilities for all visitors to enjoy. Amenities at the park include a basketball court, two playgrounds, a football field, a soccer field, and a baseball diamond.
15.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Swimming Pool 8070 Edinburgh Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 MoreLess Info
With a separate time just for tots, Saratoga Pool Club provides a safe place for little ones to enjoy splashing and learn how to swim. Guests can also host birthday parties at the pool.
15.2 Miles
90% 50 votes
Visitor Centers 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708 MoreLess Info
National Wildlife Visitor Center, a part of the Patuxent Research Refuge, is a local educational center which contains a number of informative scientific and environmental exhibits. The center also offers many outdoor recreation activities such as guided hiking trips and more.
15.3 Miles
91% 92 votes
Lake 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Lake Needwood in Needwood Lake Circle is a great spot to relax and unwind. They have picnic sheds and barbecue grills for cookouts. Boating, fishing, ziplining, walking, hiking and jogging are just some of the activities you can do here.
15.3 Miles
95% 130 votes
Ziplines 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
15.3 Miles
Owned and operated by George Mason University, the Center for the Arts serves the entire community as well as students of the university. Plays, dance performances, concerts, and shows of the Virginia Opera Company are regularly held.
15.3 Miles
97% 31 votes
Parks 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Rock Creek Regional Park features an array of trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can also rent kayaks or boats to explore the 75-acre Lake Needwood, go fishing, or go on a pontoon tour.
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