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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28.9 Miles
94% 17 votes
Science Museums 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD MoreLess Info
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.
29.0 Miles
The Maryland Science Center in Baltimore comprises of a planetarium, an observatory and a hands-on exhibit featuring dinosaur skeletons, scientific demonstrations, astronomical exhibits and more.
29.0 Miles
42% 257 votes
Food Shops 400 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 MoreLess Info
One of the oldest markets in the United States is the Lexington Market which was founded in 1782. It currently occupies the original site of the historic market and continues to draw in countless vendors regularly.
29.0 Miles
100% 7 votes
Dog Park 13000 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Founded in honor of a fallen police dog, the K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park provides a large area for pets to socialize and exercise together. The park provides clean-up bags for the dogs' waste as well as agility equipment.
29.1 Miles
94% 32 votes
National & State Parks 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Large numbers of outdoor activities and programs are held at the Mason Neck State Park which is a short drive from Washington DC. Guests can access multi-use trails, large picnic areas, a playground, a canoe launch site, and even a visitor orientation center.
29.1 Miles
41% 78 votes
Music Venue 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 MoreLess Info
Guests of the 1st Mariner Arena will be able to watch a wide variety of musical performances from artists like Slipknot and The Black Keys. Additionally, the location also hosts events like Disney on Ice and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
29.1 Miles
92% 409 votes
Parks Warren Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 MoreLess Info
Offering views of the harbor, Federal Hill Park features cannons that were used during the Civil War at Fort Federal Hill. The park provides a basketball court, a children's playground, benches, picnic areas, open green space and a plaza.
29.1 Miles
70% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 8890 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
Within the Manassas 4 Cinemas, visitors can enjoy presentations within four individual auditoriums. Popular first-run films are shown at the movie theater which offers discount Tuesday ticket prices for all shows.
29.1 Miles
50% 12 votes
Mini Golf 8902 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
The Magic Putting Place is a miniature golf course featuring two different courses with 36 holes in total to play on. The course offers night-golf after dark as well as many concessions options to enjoy.
29.2 Miles
91% 1307 votes
Art Museum 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230 MoreLess Info
American Visionary Art Museum features unique and intricate work of visionary art by a range of visionary artists who lack formal training with some of them also being physically challenged.
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