Free & Cheap Things to Do in College Park, MD

  • The list below includes 512 free or cheap things to do in or near College Park, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Tennis, Swimming Pool, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Paint Branch Trail to American Center For Physics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in College Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Annapolis.
  • The list below includes 512 free or cheap things to do in or near College Park, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Tennis, Swimming Pool, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
  • From Paint Branch Trail to American Center For Physics, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in College Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Annapolis.
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10.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
Swimming Pool 5900 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20852 MoreLess Info
Offering recreational swim opportunities to the community, Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center consists of indoor lap pools, leisure pools, and water slide areas. The center has a deep water pool with different levels of diving platforms.
10.6 Miles
91% 908 votes
Monuments 1 Rotary road, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
There were 184 federal employees, military personnel, civilians, and flight crew members who were killed during the Pentagon attack on September 11, 2001, and the Pentagon Memorial is a way to preserve the memories of those lost. The largescale memorial statue is in the shadow of the Pentagon itself.
10.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Specialty Museums 2835 Belair Drive, Bowie, MD 20715 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1907 by William Woodward, the building that now houses the Belair Stable Museum has been home to an impressive series of champion horses over the years. The museum features exhibits that highlight this legacy.
10.7 Miles
97% 5585 votes
Cemeteries Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Veteran soldiers who have served in every war from the American Revolution to the most recent conflicts are buried in the massive Arlington National Cemetery. More than 260,000 individuals are in this military cemetery, including John F. Kennedy.
10.8 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.
10.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 671 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
Fort Marcy Park is one of several remaining Civil War forts originally erected to protect the nation's capital. It was originally constructed to protect the Chain Bridge and today protects the surrounding wildlife.
10.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Botanical Gardens 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
The McCrillis Gardens have been renovated to become a premier shade garden. The selected trees, shrubs, and flowers were expertly selected to provide color and texture year round and the garden is cared for by the botanical art students.
10.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 3600 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716 MoreLess Info
A one-acre facility for canine recreation, the City of Bowie Dog Park provides open space with mulch, trees and benches. The park is fenced and has a separate area for small or shy dogs.
11.0 Miles
91% 45 votes
Historic Sites 5801 Oxford Rd., Glen Echo, MD MoreLess Info
Clara Barton National Historic Site is the first of its kind being dedicated to the life and accomplishments of a woman. It preserves the historic home of Clara Barton who founded the American Red Cross.
11.0 Miles
87% 60 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 MoreLess Info
Glen Echo Park is a local art and culture center where visitors can participate in a number of workshops for visual and performing arts. The park also contains many attractions such as a Spanish-style ballroom, an antique carousal, children's theaters and more.
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