- 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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Eyler Road Park is located on 32 acres of well-kept grounds and includes a beach volleyball court, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields. The Picnic Pavilion and Tot Playground round out this park to make it a family-friendly day trip.
41.6 Miles
Snyder's of Hanover is a pretzel factory producing a number of pretzel snack varieties. A free tour is part history, and part manufacturing process, from the raw materials warehouse to the packing room.
41.7 Miles
Catoctin Mountain Park, established in 1954, is a part of the Catoctin Mountain Ridge and offers scenic views of the nearby Monocacy Valley as well as a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, skiing and more.
41.8 Miles
Run by the Hanover Area Historical Society, Warehime-Myers Mansion is a Greek Revival structure built in the early 1900s. Visitors can tour the first and second floors on Wednesday and Saturday.
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20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln, Leesburg, VA 20175
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Oatlands Historic House & Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and offers daily tours of the mansion and terraced gardens. They also host an afternoon tea in the carriage house with advance reservations. Available for weddings and special events.
42.0 Miles
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15 votes
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Mount St. Mary's College and Seminary is a historic Catholic liberal arts college nestled in the Catoctin Mountains. A large golden statue of the Virgin Mary provides a memorable landmark. It also hosts a seminary and St. Mary's Grotto.
42.1 Miles
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62 votes
16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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Built in 1981, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was constructed as a tribute to the firefighters who lost their lives while on duty. Located within the campus of the National Fire Academy, the memorial also contains a separate monument for the 9/11 firefighters.
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The large and prestigious site known as Oatlands Plantation contains a restored country home that is fully furnished with 19th century items. The attached garden is well-maintained and available for public viewing after a tour of the house itself.
42.1 Miles
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20217 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
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With 15 courses to choose from, Hogback Mountain Paintball offers visitors speedball and scenario courses nestled in the woods. The castle field features wooden wall obstacles in the shape of a castle.
42.3 Miles
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103 votes
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
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The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, dating back to late 19th century, is one of the oldest surviving American replicas of the French shrine and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.