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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14.2 Miles
85% 27 votes
National & State Parks 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
Situated on 6,300 acres, Seneca Creek State Park provides access to 14 miles of Seneca Creek as well as Clopper Lake for fishing and boating. The park features picnic areas, a playground, hiking trails and a restored 19th century cabin.
14.2 Miles
33% 6 votes
Skating Rinks 1818 Discovery Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Reston Town Center Ice Rink is an outdoor skating rink open from November to March each year. Both figure and hockey skates are available to rent and they offer skating classes as well.
14.2 Miles
79% 70 votes
Mini Golf 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Owned by former PGA golfer Woody Fitzhugh, Woody's Golf Range offers a variety of amenities for golfers. There is a driving range with turf mats and targets at various distances, as well as a miniature golf course.
14.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 3720 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
A 20 acre city park, Van Dyck Park features a variety of amenities. In addition to a large open field, the park has a lighted basketball court, a picnic pavilion, four tennis courts, three sand volleyball courts, and a trail.
14.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 11450 Glade Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the woods, the Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center is a great place to start a bird walk, a woodland hike, or learn about numerous aspects of ecology in one of the frequent classes at the Nature House.
14.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks PO Box 427, Herndon, VA 20172 MoreLess Info
Herndon Parks and Recreation provides activities for the community through the provision of a wide range of parks, facilities and recreation programs. They operate the Herndon Community Center, Herndon Festival and Labor Day Festival, and oversee eleven neighborhood parks.
14.3 Miles
44% 64 votes
Movie Theaters Reston Town Ctr 11, 11940 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Featuring eleven screens, Bow Tie Cinemas is a popular entertainment venue in Reston. The theatre shows the latest feature films and offers a full service snack bar, state of the art sound and comfortable luxury leather seats.
14.4 Miles
80% 1293 votes
Marinas 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
National Harbor is a multi-purpose waterfront area which is home to a wide range of attractions including the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, a marina, a children's museum, multiple nightlife and dining destinations and more.
14.4 Miles
85% 13 votes
Farmers Markets 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Open during Saturday's in May through September, the American Market at National Harbor is a marketplace featuring a large selection of local vendors. Fresh produce, foods, and handmade artworks are among the items available.
14.4 Miles
83% 301 votes
Landmarks 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD MoreLess Info
At 70 feet long, The Awakening Sculpture is an aluminum statue depicting a giant man buried in the ground reaching towards the sky. The statue is located on the water's edge, and often has children playing on it.
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