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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Restaurant serving a variety of authentic Indian dishes from India’s rich culture & culinary traditions
36.8 Miles
20% 5 votes
Bowling 1723 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 MoreLess Info
Open seven days a week, AMF Pikesville Lanes offers traditional ten pin bowling on twenty lanes. The lanes also offer an additional twenty lanes of duckpin bowling for those looking for a variation on the sport. 
36.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Art Gallery 29 Stone Gate Ct, Pikesville, MD 21208 MoreLess Info
An art gallery that offers showings of original works of art by appointment, Fine Art & Accents features oil paintings, sculpture, photographs, handmade mirrors, and tapestries, and has been in operation for more than twenty years.
36.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 1848 Reisterstown Rd Ste D, Pikesville, MD 21208 MoreLess Info
Renaissance Fine Arts houses the largest collection of art in the Mid-Atlantic region. They offer traditional and contemporary art with a diverse collection that ranges from original works on canvas and paper to sculpture with their Master Works gallery.
36.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 2717 Playfield Street, Dundalk, MD 21222 MoreLess Info
The Dundalk Heritage Park is used almost exclusively for the Dundalk Heritage Fair that is held at the beginning of July. Activities at the fair include the longest parade in the state, a fireworks show, and a three day festival.
36.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Lake 4354 Lake Brittle Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 MoreLess Info
A 77-acre lake area, Lake Brittle was built in 1953 to be a fishing lake open to the public. Visitors to the lake can fish for catfish, largemouth bass, and walleye.
37.0 Miles
27% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 10100 Mill Run Cir, Owings Mills, MD 21117 MoreLess Info
Featuring full stadium seating, AMC Owings Mills 17 is a movie theater that offers a number of amenities to its movie-goers. Visitors enjoy access to IMAX films and a full concessions menu with pizza, chicken tenders, and other hot foods.
37.0 Miles
45% 11 votes
National & State Parks 1112 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD 21666 MoreLess Info
Located on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the Matapeake State Park. Visitors can enjoy bridge and waterfront views while enjoying the pet-friendly parks amenities, including hiking, swimming, picnicking and more. 
37.1 Miles
83% 101 votes
Walking Trails 191 Coal Landing Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 MoreLess Info
Accessible only by boat, Government Island is a popular spot for outdoor time. Fishing is an enjoyed activity along the 15 miles of available shoreline. Hiking, swimming, picnicking and birdwatching are also top pastimes. Pets are allowed (leashes required).
37.1 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 191 Coal Landing Road, Stafford, VA 22555 MoreLess Info
Government Island County Park, originally a site for the quarrying of sandstone used to build the U.S. Capitol and White House, is now a public park. Visitors can walk on the trails running alongside the Potomac River.
37.2 Miles
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Sports Teams (Amateur) 8278 Bullneck Road, Dundalk, MD 21222 MoreLess Info
The Watersedge Recreation Council handles all the local amateur sports programs for the Watersedge community and its veterans. Baseball and Basketball are featured along with dance lessons and community events year-round.
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