- 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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Private music lessons taught by rock musicians; four tickets to a student show; student and adult lounge access; unlimited studio time
6.7 Miles
Situated along the Patuxent River, Riverfront Park measures 30.2 acres and features wetland areas and historic dam ruins. The park provides trails for hiking and biking, a children's playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions and restroom facilities.
6.9 Miles
Once busy with trolley cars, the #9 Trolley Trail is now paved for the enjoyment of hikers and bicyclists. Highlighting the 1.5-mile trail is a boardwalk and access to a nearby museum.
7.0 Miles
Old tires offer a unique play place for kids ages five to 12 at the tire park of Patapsco Valley State Park. The park offers tires for climbing and swinging and is covered in soft, recycled tire mulch.
7.1 Miles
Bacontown Park has several amenities for sports including a roller hockey court, two basketball courts, a tennis court and a baseball field. They also have a playground and a 332 ft paved trail.
7.4 Miles
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187 votes
8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Patapsco Valley State Park offers guests the opportunity to go hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback riding, and cycling. Visitors may also go hunting at this site, which features an 'OPERATION: CAMPOUT!' program.
7.4 Miles
371 Armstrong Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707
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Visitors can enjoy scares and thrills at Laurels House Of Horror, a haunted house. The haunted house resides on the site of the Old Movie Theater in Laurel's historic district.
7.5 Miles
AMF Laurel Lanes is a bowling alley that offers traditional bowling on 12 duckpin lanes. The alley also features a bar area, a fully stocked pro shop, off-street parking, and competitive bowling leagues.
7.6 Miles
Located on Fort Meade Road, Laurel, the Dutch Country Farmers Market has different kinds of food to choose from. Visitors have been raving about the homemade breads, pies, cakes, fruits, vegetables, meat, and more.
7.7 Miles
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139 votes
8290 Colony Seven Rd., Baltimore, MD 20701
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Operated by the NSA, or National Security Agency, the National Cryptologic Museum is devoted to codebreaking and its history. The museum features an array of exhibits highlighting the importance of cryptology in American and world history.
7.8 Miles
A 24-screen theater, Cinemark Egyptian 24 and XD offers first-run feature films using digital projection, RealD 3D and High Frame Rate 3D. The theater provides arcade games, a private event room and a concession area with food and drinks.