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.
Showing 461-470 of 893
22.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Children's Play Area 8940 Rte 108, Ste F, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
With the focus on child development, Child Playtime & Swellness Center offers several play areas for young children to explore. Visitors can rent the facility for their child's birthday party.
22.4 Miles
67% 6 votes
Laser Tag 9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Shadowland Laser Adventures provides an entertaining and memorable laser tag experience to those who play there. The center contains a misty, multi-level playing arena for guests to play laser tag in.
22.4 Miles
86% 74 votes
463

Cox Farms

Farms & Ranches 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, VA 20120 MoreLess Info
Cox Farms is a seasonal pumpkin patch that features a hayride, a volcano slide, potato sack slides, and sponge pits. The farm also sells pumpkins and holds live musical performances on occasion.
22.5 Miles
82% 22 votes
National & State Parks 20375 Claibourne Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147 MoreLess Info
The Trailside Park in Ashburn is a recreational facility owned and operated by Loudoun County. The park itself covers 20 acres and holds three lit baseball fields, a snack bar, and an in-line skate hockey court.
22.5 Miles
95% 78 votes
City Tours 1423 Knightsbridge Turn, Crofton, MD 21114 MoreLess Info
Taking visitors to the major historic landmarks in the area, Washington Urban Adventures-Day Tours offers buggy tours to the important sites of the capital. Sites that can be visited are the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Capitol Hill, and more.
22.6 Miles
53% 15 votes
Skating Rinks 1200 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD 21113 MoreLess Info
With a large indoor skating auditorium, Wheels Skating Center offers guests a chance to try out their skating skills to a wide range of musical selections. Leather and plastic skates can be rented at the facility.
22.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Family Fun Center 9133 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Play N' Learn's Playground Superstores is a playset shopping center and playground area. Try-before-you-buy swing sets and jungle gyms are prominently featured, along with special group parties, trampolines and arcade games.
22.7 Miles
The senior statesman and author of Virginia's Declaration of Rights George Mason called Gunston Hall Plantation his home. The site has been preserved and restored with authentic artifacts that detail his life and times at the plantation.
22.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 2295 Davidsonville Road, Crofton, MD 21114 MoreLess Info
A county park, Crofton Park features an array of amenities for visitors. There are five ball fields, paved and natural walking and biking trails, a picnic area, a playground, and an amphitheater. Fishing is available, as well.
22.8 Miles
67% 15 votes
Bowling 8246 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD 21113 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling alley with electronic scoring, bumpers, and glow bowling on offer, Greenway Bowl offers open bowling, tournament play, and a variety of leagues. The facility is available for party rentals.
Showing 461-470 of 893
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Bethesda AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!