- The list below includes 413 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Lake, Parks and Bowling.
- From Centennial Park to Lake Kittamaqundi, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Washington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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Dedicated to preserving pop culture, Geppi's Entertainment Museum showcases memorabilia from comics, music, games, TV shows, and more. The museum has a variety of vintage movie posters and comic books decorating the walls.
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This 700 sq. foot home is the Greenbelt Museum, which was part of a planned community in the 1930's. Today it offers tours of the home with period correct furniture depicting life during the Great Depression.
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Laurel Park is a thoroughbred racetrack with a season that stretches from October through March. They host family days and a variety of festivals year-round, and feature a variety of dining options.
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7600 Ora Glen Dr, Ste 1250, Greenbelt, MD 20768
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Opened in 2006, Quick Feet Soccer Training specializes in classes and one-on-one training for youth athletes of all levels. Team classes and all day camps are available, as well as birthday parties and private lessons.
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College Park Woods Pool has dedicated areas for every type of swimmer: Six lap lanes, 25m long, 1m Diving boards, 3ft Shallow area, poolside lounge chairs, a separate shaded Infant and Toddler Wading pool, a clubhouse and changing rooms.
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One of the oldest markets in the United States is the Lexington Market which was founded in 1782. It currently occupies the original site of the historic market and continues to draw in countless vendors regularly.
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600 Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
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The centerpiece of a National Historic Landmark District, Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Park was first designed more than 200 years ago. Visitors can enjoy strolling the park, enjoying a picnic lunch, and soaking in the history of the area.
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2002 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Miniature Train & Carousel is the major attraction at Wheaton Regional Park with its steam engine and a railway track which weaves through the woods.
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Guests of the 1st Mariner Arena will be able to watch a wide variety of musical performances from artists like Slipknot and The Black Keys. Additionally, the location also hosts events like Disney on Ice and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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Opening in 1960, and designed by Benjamin C. Thompson, the two shopping plazas at Harborplace and the Gallery are known as Pratt Street Pavilion and the Light Street Pavilion, while the Gallery is operated across the street. Visitors find many restaurants and shops there that sell Maryland specific merchandise.