Free & Cheap Things to Do in Columbia, MD

  • 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.
  • 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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31.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 11450 Glade Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the woods, the Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center is a great place to start a bird walk, a woodland hike, or learn about numerous aspects of ecology in one of the frequent classes at the Nature House.
31.6 Miles
44% 64 votes
Movie Theaters Reston Town Ctr 11, 11940 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Featuring eleven screens, Bow Tie Cinemas is a popular entertainment venue in Reston. The theatre shows the latest feature films and offers a full service snack bar, state of the art sound and comfortable luxury leather seats.
31.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Fairfax County, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Connecting the county from one end to the other, Fairfax County's Cross Country Trail is 40 miles of meadow, stream, vale, hills, and urban city landscapes for locals to enjoy.
31.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 1 Ridge Heights Drive, Reston, VA 20191 MoreLess Info
Ridge Heights Pool is a public pool and diving well. 25 meter long lap lanes are available as well as a diving board and wading pool flanked by two large grass shaded rest areas.
31.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Historic Sites 21544 Old Vestal's Gap Rd., Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Located in eastern Loudoun County is Virginia's Claude Moore Park and Lanesville Heritage Area. The park features eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions and fishing ponds while the heritage center features a historic schoolhouse and sportsplex.
31.8 Miles
15% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 5243 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21703 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX, Regal Westview Stadium 16 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, stadium seating, a game room and a snack bar.
31.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Arts Centers 12001 Market St, Ste 103, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Featuring regularly rotating exhibits of artwork, Greater Reston Arts Center offers youth and adult programs for the arts. The center hosts an annual festival for the region that features arts and crafts from over 200 artists.
31.9 Miles
94% 181 votes
Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, MD 21111 MoreLess Info
Ladew Topiary Gardens, built in 1935 by the hunstman Harvey S. Ladew, are local topiary gardens with 15 garden rooms, each having a distinct pattern, theme and plant species. The gardens also include a nature trail and a historic home.
31.9 Miles
84% 25 votes
History Museums 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Farm life of the past is put on display at the Heritage Farm Museum through several exhibits. The main displays include the interactive children's farm exhibits, the workhorse museum, and an interactive farm kitchen.
32.0 Miles
75% 48 votes
Recreation Centers 46105 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
In addition to the historic Lanesville Ordinary & Post Office, the Claude Moore Park Recreation Center features several outdoor activities. The park has eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions, two fishing ponds, and live animal displays at the Vestal's Gap Visitor Center.
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