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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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
17.5 Miles
60% 15 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 4209 Fairfax Corner Ave E, Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
A pottery studio, Color Me Mine invites visitors to paint their own pieces of pottery, which the studio then fires. The studio holds events for kids and adults, and offers a variety of promotions.
17.6 Miles
89% 369 votes
Malls 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The diverse and cultured Reston Town Center is a location for shopping and dining in the area. Hotels, cinema, ice-skating and other various activities are available to accommodate many interests and needs.
17.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Camping Site 11004 Harding Road, Laurel, MD 20723 MoreLess Info
The Scott's Cove Recreation Area is a park area adjacent to a large reservoir. The area offers fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities, and is a nice spot for a picnic.
17.6 Miles
33% 6 votes
Skating Rinks 1818 Discovery Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Reston Town Center Ice Rink is an outdoor skating rink open from November to March each year. Both figure and hockey skates are available to rent and they offer skating classes as well.
17.6 Miles
44% 64 votes
Movie Theaters Reston Town Ctr 11, 11940 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Featuring eleven screens, Bow Tie Cinemas is a popular entertainment venue in Reston. The theatre shows the latest feature films and offers a full service snack bar, state of the art sound and comfortable luxury leather seats.
17.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 11450 Glade Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the woods, the Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center is a great place to start a bird walk, a woodland hike, or learn about numerous aspects of ecology in one of the frequent classes at the Nature House.
17.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 11300 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
A public park, Reston North Park features a playground for kids with slides, swings, and climbing structures. The park also features a baseball diamond and a soccer field, as well as walking trails.
17.7 Miles
89% 19 votes
Mini Golf 510 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
Gaithersburg Miniature Golf is a 18 hole miniature golf course in Bohrer Park. The course is lined with many waterfalls, streams, and ponds -- and is within walking distance of a water park.
17.7 Miles
50% 10 votes
National & State Parks 506 S Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
As a community recreations center, Bohrer Park At Summit Hall Farm offers a miniature golf course, swimming pool, and fitness center for visitors to enjoy. The center has a waterpark with a three-story slide, shallow pool, and water playground.
17.8 Miles
82% 11 votes
Mini Golf 514 S Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
Located in a park setting, Gaithersburg Miniature Golf At Bohrer Park features an 18-hole miniature golf course with waterfalls, streams and ponds. It has changing hole locations and can be used for private parties.
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