Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wheaton, MD

  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheaton, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Brookside Gardens to Brookside Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheaton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheaton, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Brookside Gardens to Brookside Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheaton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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96% 15395 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
One of the most iconic sites in the city, the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool is the largest reflecting pool in Washington D.C. The site, located at the base of the Lincoln Memorial's steps, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.
10.4 Miles
89% 3616 votes
Parks Washington, DC 20565 MoreLess Info
The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
10.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
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Glenstone

Modern Art Museums 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glenstone is an art and architecture museum where everything from the landscaped exterior to the building itself has been carefully designed with an artistic eye. The museum specializes mostly in postwar, postmodern art and sculpture pieces.
10.4 Miles
83% 18 votes
Hiking Trails Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
As a popular biking trail, Custis Trail provides visitors with a scenic path that weaves through a wooded area. The trail follows Route 66, with local commuters often riding it.
10.4 Miles
93% 5512 votes
Monuments 17th Street NW, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington, DC 20006 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2004, the National World War II Memorial was built to honor the over 16-million individuals who served the United States during WWII. The memorial features numerous statues, displays, and pillars in honor of those veterans who served.
10.4 Miles
85% 12064 votes
Science Museums 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
10.4 Miles
83% 4188 votes
History Museums Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.
10.5 Miles
91% 3127 votes
Historic Buildings Washington, DC 20013 MoreLess Info
The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
10.5 Miles
63% 3438 votes
Bus Tours Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC MoreLess Info
Big Bus Tours Washington DC is a business that offers guests the opportunity to tour America's Capital by bus. During the tours, guests are led by experienced guides and see attractions including the White House, Capitol Hill, and Lincoln Memorial.
10.6 Miles
92% 3190 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20024 MoreLess Info
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial is dedicated to the famous Civil Rights activist that delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech in Washington, D.C. The location features a statue of King and an inscription wall.
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