Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bethesda, MD

  • 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.
  • 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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8.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 12511 Circle Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glen Hills Local Park is a popular community park of the Potomac area. The park features a children's playground, softball and baseball fields, a lighted tennis court and picnic areas.
8.3 Miles
50% 62 votes
Bowling 140 S Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 MoreLess Info
Featuring cosmic bowling, Bowl America Falls Church offers shoe rentals and a selection of house balls to bowl with. Its snack bar sells pizza, hot dogs, onion rings, nachos, and more.
8.3 Miles
66% 35 votes
Shopping Districts 6751-6799 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044 MoreLess Info
Eden Center is a large shopping area that is a cross between a mall and an entire district, reminiscent to Chinatown but representing many Far East countries, especially Vietnam. It includes restaurants, grocery stores, jewelry and gift shops.
8.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 7100 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
The National Museum of Language has officially become a virtual museum. Rather than a physical space, the museum has exhibits, lectures, language summer camps, and workshops that are offered through their website.
8.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 50 Southlawn Ct, Rockville, MD 20847 MoreLess Info
The Rockville Ice Arena is a popular place for locals to have parties, learn how to skate, or join a league. The arena offers public skate, hockey camps, skating clinics, and more.
8.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Running/Jogging Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
Rockville's Carl Henn Millennium Trail is a 10 mile loop that encircles the entire city. The paved trail offers multiple changes in elevation, and is suitable for biking, running, or just strolling.
8.4 Miles
56% 16 votes
Art Gallery 360 S Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046 MoreLess Info
Quinn's Auction Galleries is an auction house that deals in fine art, antiques, jewelry, furniture and many other rare items. They hold treasure auctions on Wednesdays with artwork, coins, silver, rugs, glassware and more.
8.5 Miles
69% 398 votes
Movie Theaters 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a combination of a theater and club, where patrons can watch movies as well as live comedy shows from their tables. The theater features bar food and drinks, wine and spirits.
8.5 Miles
76% 67 votes
Visitor Centers 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
Group and walking tours take visitors through an exploration of the effects and lifecycles of illegal drugs, and the history of the country's Drug Enforcement Agency, at the DEA Museum & Visitors Center.
8.5 Miles
88% 198 votes
Malls 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
The largest shopping center in the Washington DC area is Tysons Corner Center, and it is even one of the 10 largest in the entire country. The complex offers a wide variety of major retailers and small boutiques to suit most tastes.
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