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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From the merchant: We are a boutique music school located in Georgetown offering high-quality, engaging musical instruction.
16.7 Miles
50% 10 votes
Dog Park 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 MoreLess Info
All dogs are welcome at the South Run Dog Park. Let Fluffy stretch her legs among the huge fenced in area and work on training or just have fun playing with the various balls, ramps, and other toys.
16.8 Miles
94% 102 votes
Farmers Markets 9701 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, MD MoreLess Info
Located on Fort Meade Road, Laurel, the Dutch Country Farmers Market has different kinds of food to choose from. Visitors have been raving about the homemade breads, pies, cakes, fruits, vegetables, meat, and more.
16.8 Miles
47% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 auditoriums, AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 displays first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
16.8 Miles
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Movie Theaters Reston Town Ctr, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Multiplex Cinemas is one of the architectural landmarks of the community dubbed the Downtown for the twenty first century. It was taken over by Bow-Tie Cinemas and currently screens classics and blockbusters and has digital projectors & leather rocking seats.
16.9 Miles
93% 137 votes
Malls 231 Rio Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD MoreLess Info
The Washingtonian Center is an outdoor mall area where you can shop and dine. They have a small lake with paddleboats and a multiplex theater. There are also two hotels near the place for visitors or tourists in the area.
16.9 Miles
74% 19 votes
Sports Bars 1617 Washington Plaza N., Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Kalypsos Sports Tavern is a sports bar that offers multiple rooms. The sports bar features multiple big screen televisions and a wide variety of beer, wine and spirits, while the indoor dining area and patio offer a more elegant ambiance.
16.9 Miles
75% 16 votes
Dog Park 11300 Baron Cameron Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Offering separate fenced off play areas for large and small breeds, the Baron Cameron Dog Park is a popular destination for dog owners in Reston. The park offers safe, off-leash areas for dogs to run and play, as well as a water station and balls for fetching.
16.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 1639 Washington Plz N, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The Reston Museum & Shop offers learning opportunities for visitors who want to learn more about the history of the local area. The museum's features include archival materials and exhibits.
16.9 Miles
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Parks 1686 Browns Chapel Road, Reston, VA 20194 MoreLess Info
Situated conveniently across from the Lake Anne Plaza, Brown's Chapel Park has amenities including basketball courts, a small tot lot, volleyball courts, natural and paved trails, and a baseball field.
16.9 Miles
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Parks PO Box 427, Herndon, VA 20172 MoreLess Info
Herndon Parks and Recreation provides activities for the community through the provision of a wide range of parks, facilities and recreation programs. They operate the Herndon Community Center, Herndon Festival and Labor Day Festival, and oversee eleven neighborhood parks.
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