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.
Showing 271-280 of 886
0.0 Miles
View Deal
Paint And Play 6925 Willow Street Northwest, (Suite 104), Washington, DC MoreLess Info
Play and explore your inner Picasso in this fun and interactive painting session
15.3 Miles
91% 32 votes
Art Museum 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The Glenstone Museum provides a collection of post-World War II and contemporary art and rotating exhibits. The location offers visitors the chance to explore the intersection of landscape, architecture, and art.
15.3 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park 16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
Located in Olney Manor Recreational Park, Olney Manor Dog Park is a one-acre park with separate play areas for large and small dogs. Open from sunrise until sunset, the park is completely fenced for off-leash exercise and play.
15.3 Miles
43% 7 votes
Swimming Pool 16605 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
The Olney Indoor Swim Center features large swimming pools, a diving well, hydrotherapy pools, and a splash play area for kids. The center also features shower and locker facilities and a sauna.
15.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
274

Glenstone

Modern Art Museums 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glenstone is an art and architecture museum where everything from the landscaped exterior to the building itself has been carefully designed with an artistic eye. The museum specializes mostly in postwar, postmodern art and sculpture pieces.
15.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Cultural Centers 13000 Laurel Bowie Road, Laurel, MD 20708 MoreLess Info
Deerfield Run Community Center features a gym, fitness room, conference room, game room, multi-purpose room, basketball court, playground and ball fields. They also host various tournaments, clubs, camps, workshops and special events for all ages.
15.4 Miles
97% 67 votes
276

Go Ape!

Ziplines Rock Creek Regional Park, 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure ropes course and zip line. Visitors can expect to traverse the challenging course from treetop to treetop while kept safe by a secure harness.
15.5 Miles
54% 13 votes
History Museums 8614 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, MD MoreLess Info
Celebrating the early history of the areas railroads and the Civil War, the Bowie Train Station Museum is popular with locomotive and history buffs alike. The museum features photographs of the town throughout history, a vintage caboose and an out of service railway tower.
15.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 700 Fallsgrove Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
With a modern facility and a list of activities that are fun, engaging, and physically beneficial, the Thomas Farm Community Center is perfect for community fitness, impromptu sporting events, and after school programs.
15.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Scenic Railroads 8614 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, MD 20715 MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Huntington Railroad Museum presents guided tours of a small complex of railroad buildings. Explore life and history of the early Huntington railroad see the machines that guide railroad operation.
15.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 9534 Orion Ct, Burke, VA 22015 MoreLess Info
Providing a lap pool for swim teams, Old Keene Mill Swim & Racquet Club has a large clubhouse area with picnic tables, grills, ping pong tables, and more. It also has tennis courts that host youth tennis leagues.
Showing 271-280 of 886
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Washington AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!