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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Smartphone-guided adventure involves following checkpoints on smartphone, answering clues, and performing challenges
16.4 Miles
17% 12 votes
Bowling 15720 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, Bowlmor Rockville, is a family friendly alley that features a video game arcade, miniature golf, alcoholic beverages, and laser tag. The facility also has a ropes course and bocce ball.
16.4 Miles
Visitors can enjoy scares and thrills at Laurels House Of Horror, a haunted house. The haunted house resides on the site of the Old Movie Theater in Laurel's historic district.
16.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 2608 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716 MoreLess Info
Home to over 50,000 residents, the City of Bowie is a town featuring a number of entertaining locations to stop by when visiting. Shopping, visiting local parks, or visiting museums are among the many activities enjoyed in the city.
16.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 17721 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
Known for its shallow, kid friendly pools, Hallowell Pool has a variety of pools that are 3.5 to 5 feet deep. The pool can be used for wading or swimming laps.
16.5 Miles
75% 12 votes
Dog Park Piccard Dr & Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
King Farm Dog Park provides benefits to dogs and owners alike such as a grassy running area, separate areas for large and small breeds, pools for water-loving dogs and many doggie stations. Visitors must first register their dogs.
16.5 Miles
14% 7 votes
Bowling 15013 Baltimore Avenue North, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
AMF Laurel Lanes is a bowling alley that offers traditional bowling on 12 duckpin lanes. The alley also features a bar area, a fully stocked pro shop, off-street parking, and competitive bowling leagues.
16.5 Miles
100% 8 votes
Paddleboarding Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy standup paddle boarding on Lake Audubon and Lake Anne with Surf Reston LLC. They offer 1.5 to 2 hour lessons for groups of up to 5 people.
16.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Children's Play Area Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Sammy's Bounce House provides inflatable bounce houses to the community within the Dulles Toll Road Corridor. They are a small family owned and operated business that offers a free bubble machine with the bounce houses.
16.5 Miles
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Swimming Pool 1 Ridge Heights Drive, Reston, VA 20191 MoreLess Info
Ridge Heights Pool is a public pool and diving well. 25 meter long lap lanes are available as well as a diving board and wading pool flanked by two large grass shaded rest areas.
16.6 Miles
72% 29 votes
Mini Golf 9116 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
An indoor miniature golf course, Monster Mini Golf features classic movie monster-themed decorations and exciting laser lighting. The facility also has party rooms for rent, and an arcade with an array of video games.
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