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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Experienced guide shows visitors famous landmarks, picturesque cherry blossoms, and obscure sites, such as cafes frequented by politicians
29.0 Miles
64% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 1600 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy first run films at a 12 screen movie theater at Cobb Village 12 Cinemas. The theater features digital projection and stadium seating and hosts birthday parties and other special events.
29.1 Miles
79% 34 votes
National & State Parks 43098 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park, Leesburg, has several miles of wooded trails winding to the Potomac River and scenic overlook. The river trail offers easy walking. Other trails include minor hills in this well maintained park.
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Sports Facilities/Fields 850 S Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 MoreLess Info
Stocked with a multitude of amenities, Catonsville Family Center Y has a 4,300 fitness center with weights, cardio machines, bikes, and other equipment. The Y has an indoor pool where visitors can swim laps.
29.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Edmonson Avenue & Stonewall Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 MoreLess Info
Once busy with trolley cars, the #9 Trolley Trail is now paved for the enjoyment of hikers and bicyclists. Highlighting the 1.5-mile trail is a boardwalk and access to a nearby museum.
29.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 830 Cedar Branch Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 MoreLess Info
Pleasantville Park is a county park featuring large green fields enclosed by light woodland. The park offers a baseball field as well as two basketball courts. Visitors will also find a paved walking trail.
29.3 Miles
94% 370 votes
Parks 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 MoreLess Info
Situated along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and South River, the Quiet Waters Park is home to a wide range of outdoor activities with its miles of multi-purpose paved trails, a skating rink, playgrounds, picnic areas and kayak rentals.
29.3 Miles
56% 9 votes
Parks 830 E Pasadena Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose, outdoor recreational space, Lake Waterford Park is a county facility in Pasadena. Park visitors can enjoy an array of sports including baseball, basketball and tennis, along with a playground, picnic area and nearby walking trails.
29.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 4150 Honeysuckle Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037 MoreLess Info
Available for use only by permission, Mayo Beach Park is a popular venue for weddings and other occasions. The park provides access to the river for fishing, boating and swimming. Additionally, the space is equipped with a playground and restrooms.
29.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Horseback Riding 8399 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Pasadena, MD 21122 MoreLess Info
Triple Turn Farm is an equestrian facility offering a number of services for horses and their owners to enjoy. Horse boarding, riding lessons, and birthday party hosting are among the services offered at the facility.
29.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 1209 Furnace Branch Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 MoreLess Info
As a community park, Arundel Hills Park offers visitors a full court basketball court, grass fields, a playground, and more. The park has a short paved trail that weaves in between the fields for joggers and bikers.
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