- The list below includes 500 free or cheap things to do in or near Bethesda, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
 - From Cabin John Regional Park to Cabin John Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bethesda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Reston.
 
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            Traditional Thai dishes such as chicken satay, tom yum soup, and pad thai        
    
    
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                Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013
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            One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.        
    
    
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                Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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            Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.        
    
    
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            Views of the Potomac and Washington DC monuments are some of the biggest pulls for the Mount Vernon Trail. It is a multi-use recreational trail that runs for nearly 18 miles along the shoreline of the river.        
    
    
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            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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            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.        
    
    
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                Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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            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.        
    
    
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                10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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            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.        
    
    
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            Rockville Town Square has shops, restaurants and a movie theater, and during the colder months they have an ice rink.  It is kid-friendly and it has a water fountain area in the warmer months.        
    
    
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            Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.        
    
    
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            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.