- 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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Artists of all ages slap canvases with provided acrylics at open-house studio; of-age artists can sip beer, wine, or champagne
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647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center sits on a 2,650-acre site that includes forests, wetlands, marshes and 12 miles of protected shoreline. Visitors can hike their many trails, go kayaking, see wildlife and enjoy educational programs.
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6655 Rose Hill Road, Port Tobacco, MD
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The Thomas Stone National Historic Site was home to Thomas Stone, a Revolutionary War hero and signer of the Declaration of Independence. It offers programs on history and culture as well as science and nature.
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A number of trees provide shade for comfortable outdoor fun at Ashburn Park. Little ones enjoy the prehistoric-themed playground. There's also a covered picnic area and several adjacent walking trails.
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Featuring slips that accommodate a variety of boat sizes, Liberty Marina offers visitors waterfront views and direct access to South River. The marina also has jet ski rentals that visitors can take out on the river.
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Long Gate Playground is a playground location that offers a number of fun and entertaining facilities to those who visit. A large play structure, a rock climbing wall, tennis courts, and baseball fields are among the amenities available.
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Established in 1954, the Oak Grove Marina is a public marina that is open 7 days a week and offers wet slips, lift slips, and boatel slips. The facility also has a fuel dock that offers 89-octane gasoline.
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24950 Riding Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20152
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The South Riding Skatepark is over 7,000 feet of concrete skating jungle. The park packs a lot in to its space with several stairs, pads, ledges, 4 quarter pipes, hubbas, and pump jumps.
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300 Governor Stone Parkway, Severna Park, MD 21108
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At Shipley's Choice Park, visitors can use the site's baseball and multipurpose fields for group athletic activities. The location also includes a paved trail for those who wish to go hiking.
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Multiple wooded areas are located within the 415 acres of Rockburn Branch Park. Divided into two sections, the park offers over seven miles of trails, 10 ball diamonds, six multipurpose turf fields, and an 18-hole disc golf course.
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10311 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA
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The Ben Lomond Manor House & Old Rose Garden is a combination historic site which is open for public tours. The house itself is known for its Federal architecture and the role played in the Civil War while the garden holds a variety of roses developed before the 20th century.