- 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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One Loudoun Dog Park is a dog park in a large wooded area. The park offers many tennis balls and sticks for dogs to play with, and although there are no water stations, visitors can utilize a nearby stream.
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10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
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Guests of the Merriweather Post Pavilion will have the opportunity to watch musical performances from artists like Bastille and The Afghan Wings. This site, which features a Music Pinball Arcade and a large kitchen, has played host to artists like Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.
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5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Hosting more than 30,000 visitors each year, the Ellanor C Lawrence Park - Walney Visitors Center is a public park facility that has a wealth of information available for visitors. Located in a restored farmhouse, the center hosts exhibits, too.
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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park serves as a wildlife preservation area. Visitors can hike, picnic, and learn more about the area in the Walney Visitor Center's refurbished 1780's farmhouse.
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Featuring a large indoor ice rink, the Ashburn Ice House has many ice skating related activities. Guests can learn to skate, play hockey, figure skate, or simply participate in the open public skating sessions.
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A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
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The man-made Lake Kittamaqundi offers 27 acres of water with a rough depth of around seven feet. Boating is the most popular activity on the lake as there is a large boathouse with a wooden pier located along the western shore.
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Covering 93 acres, Cedar Lake Park is a quality sports complex and recreation area. It includes two lighted turf fields, four lighted ball diamonds, bocce courts, tennis courts, playground equipment, and outdoor fitness equipment.
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A city park along the Patuxent River Greenway, Patuxent Ponds Park features two ponds, and allows catch and release fishing only. The area also features hiking trails with scenic woodland views.