- 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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Views of the Potomac and Washington DC monuments are some of the biggest pulls for the Mount Vernon Trail. It is a multi-use recreational trail that runs for nearly 18 miles along the shoreline of the river.
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A small pocket of green in McLean, Lewinsville Park has several amenities for recreation and relaxation. The park contains baseball, soccer, basketball, and tennis as well as a small garden area.
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Featuring a permanent exhibit, Annapolis Maritime Museum is filled with artifacts detailing the ecological and maritime history of the region. The museum hosts special events like a summer concert series, art exhibits, and lectures.
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8253 Dollyhyde Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771
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The Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm is open to the general public on weekends and offers private tours of the facilities. Their on-site tap room even has live music events where guests are allowed to bring their own snacks to accompany the beer.
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Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a combination of a theater and club, where patrons can watch movies as well as live comedy shows from their tables. The theater features bar food and drinks, wine and spirits.
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A movie theater multiplex with nine auditoriums, the Regal Westminster 9 is part of the Regal Theater cinema chain. The theater features digital video and sound, and screens primarily Hollywood new releases.
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Situated along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and South River, the Quiet Waters Park is home to a wide range of outdoor activities with its miles of multi-purpose paved trails, a skating rink, playgrounds, picnic areas and kayak rentals.
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Artist owned and operated, Off Track Art Gallery is a gallery that showcases fine art and hand-made gifts. The gallery features jewelry, decorative items, and artwork in various media, and hosts special events.
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Regal Cinemas, located in Westminster's Town Mall, is a premier movie theater destination. The theater features reclining seats, state-of-the-art sound and a full service snack and drink bar.
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247 votes
1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409
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Located along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Point State Park is home to vast stretches of beach where visitors can enjoy the views of the Bay and participate in boating, fishing, picnicking and more. There are also mulitple hiking trails within the park.