- 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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The main house of the Sully Plantation is considered to be the primary attraction at the site as it contains the small museum, gift shop, and historic exhibits in the home. Guests can also take the Forgotten Roads Tour which includes outdoor walking and exploration of the slave quarters.
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The 100 acre Piney Orchard Nature Preserve has 5 miles of walking and biking trails through wetlands, woodlands, stream beds and ponds. Paved, manicured and boardwalk trails enable visitors a first hand look at the local wildlife in varied habitats.
20.4 Miles
A traditional bowling center, AMF Centreville Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The center has a lounge area along with flat-screen televisions showing sports programming and arcade game machines.
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Get a lesson in American History at the Stuart Mosby Civil War Cavalry Museum in Centreville. Displays include artifacts such as weapons, historical documents and artwork honoring the Stuart-Mosby Calvary.
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Piney Orchard Ice Arena is an indoor ice hockey rink. The rink offers skating lessons, clinics, hockey league play, and hockey camps. There is also a well-equipped pro shop on the premises.
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Owned and managed by the local community, the Columbia Ice Rink provides visitors with daily open skating sessions. The rink is also used for skating instruction, and features a pro shop and refreshment bar as well.
20.6 Miles
The name for the Lost Rhino Brewing Co. comes from the surfer term rhino chaser. Their on-site tasting room offers a wide range of craft beers, light fare from locally sourced ingredients, and live music events on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Established in 1966, Wilde Lake is a man-made drainage reservoir that collects water runoff from 1140-acres of land. The lake has a 27-foot by 200-foot wide dam across the Patuxent River.
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Bubble Soccer DC is indoor soccer where players run around wearing giant, inflated bubbles that look like see-through beach balls. The clear bubble covers players' top halves while legs stick out the bottom allowing players to run, kick or jostle.
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Opened in 2013, Kidz Plaza is a playground location featuring a number of fun attractions for its young guests to enjoy. Large inflatables, slides, and ball pits are among the many amenities enjoyed at the playground.