- 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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Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
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A venue largely for sports, the Patriot Center is the community space for locals to enjoy basketball and hockey. The space is also used for entertainment, large groups, and concert venues.
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The focus of the 476-acre Lake Fairfax Park is the 20-acre lake itself that offers fishing and boating. There is also an on-site waterpark known as The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole with a lazy river, tunnels, slides, and an interactive water play area for children.
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14201 Woodcliff Ct, Bowie, MD 20720
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Guests can enjoy a castle and knight themed multilevel laser tag arena with fog, lights, and sounds at Castle Laser Tag. The laser tag venue also hosts birthday parties and corporate events.
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Eileen Olson Fine Art is an art gallery featuring the work of abstract expressionist painter Eileen Olson. Various oil, pastel and acrylic paintings are featured during exhibitions and art sales.
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8300 Mulberry Street, Laurel, MD 20707
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Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse covers 29 acres and hosts a wide range of community events throughout the year, especially holiday celebrations. Features of the park that are open to the public include a boat dock, hiking trails, and open play areas.
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A one-acre facility for canine recreation, the City of Bowie Dog Park provides open space with mulch, trees and benches. The park is fenced and has a separate area for small or shy dogs.
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20/20 Horsemanship is a recreational equine facility that offers private horseback riding sessions, summer camps, and educational lectures and clinics. The farm also has a boarding and training program for horses.
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Part of Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Laurel Lake is a 25 acre lake and beach area that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including swimming, electric motor boating, and fishing. The park also has hiking trails.
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Maryland City Park offers a wide range of amenities including baseball fields, paved trails, a playground and picnic areas. They also feature a dog park as well as fishing on the Patuxent River.
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South Lakes Village Center is a charming outdoor shopping center that features an array of shops and dining establishments. The center features over 15 shops, and diverse dining such as Asian cuisine, Mexican cuisine and frozen yogurt.