- 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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View the city’s monuments and landmarks—including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and US Capitol—during a double-decker bus tour
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As a significant site for the early settlers of the region, Sully Historic Site consists of a main house, visitor center, and other historical buildings. Visitors can take a group tour of the main house with a guide.
21.3 Miles
Visitors to the Chantilly area can gain knowledge of the area and enjoy outdoor recreation at the Walney Visitor Center. The surrounding trails provide scenic hikes, while the indoor nature center provides entertainment for the younger crowd.
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3165 Mattawoman Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
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Located within the Trinity Memorial Gardens, Friendship Pet Memorial Park is a cemetery dedicated to the memorial of beloved pets who have passed away. Over 400 pets lie in eternal rest in the memorial park.
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Situated along the Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Ridge Park offers boating and fishing opportunities as well as a 9-hole golf course with driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course. It also has picnic tables, playgrounds and walking trails.
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A traditional bowling center, AMF Centreville Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The center has a lounge area along with flat-screen televisions showing sports programming and arcade game machines.
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5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Hosting more than 30,000 visitors each year, the Ellanor C Lawrence Park - Walney Visitors Center is a public park facility that has a wealth of information available for visitors. Located in a restored farmhouse, the center hosts exhibits, too.
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Home to a community center hosting camps and classes, Veterans Memorial Park features a skate park as well as volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. It also has a 50-meter pool, picnic facilities, a duck pond and hiking trails.
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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park serves as a wildlife preservation area. Visitors can hike, picnic, and learn more about the area in the Walney Visitor Center's refurbished 1780's farmhouse.
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Get a lesson in American History at the Stuart Mosby Civil War Cavalry Museum in Centreville. Displays include artifacts such as weapons, historical documents and artwork honoring the Stuart-Mosby Calvary.
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7175 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD 21046
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Focused exclusively on trampoline-related activities, Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park provides free jump, a foam pit, slam dunk basketball and dodgeball. Also available are fitness classes and a special toddler time for younger visitors.