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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46.5 Miles
92% 95 votes
National & State Parks 4122 Wilkinson Road, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 MoreLess Info
Running, camping and hiking are some of the activities you can do at Susquehanna State Park. They have plenty wooden benches and covered areas to sit and eat. There is also a play area for children.
46.5 Miles
93% 15 votes
Swimming Pool 130 Auto Drive, Prince Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
Edward T Hall Aquatic Center offers aquatic programs for people of all ages and abilities. The facility features a 50-meter competition pool, a leisure pool, a therapy pool, hot tub and fitness room with all pools compliant with ADA regulations.
46.6 Miles
93% 594 votes
Bridges Waterworks Road (TR 509/TR 405), Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Sachs Covered Bridge spans 100 feet over March Creek in Gettysburg. The bridge is a historic and beautiful piece of the cities history with its stone entrances and deep red wood panels.
46.6 Miles
81% 16 votes
Historic Homes 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191 MoreLess Info
The oldest house remaining in Prince William County, Woodbridge's' Rippon Lodge Historic Site is a popular tourist destination. The lodge was originally a tobacco plantation and is now a home museum open to the public for tours of the house and grounds.
46.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 14300 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193 MoreLess Info
Located within a 36,000 square-foot facility, the Dale City Recreation Center is a facility offering a number of amenities for its visitors. These include a full fitness center, a heated indoor pool, batting cages, and a playground structure.
46.8 Miles
98% 1241 votes
Cemeteries 97 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg is the site where Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address. Visitors can hike or ride bikes through the cemetery, as well as see the monument dedicated to soldiers from the Civil War through the Vietnam War.
46.9 Miles
99% 5726 votes
Historic Sites 1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97), Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
The Gettysburg National Military Park is built on the site of the deadliest battle during the American Civil War when 51,000 people were killed. The park offers a visitor's center with films and information, a museum, bookstore, refreshments in a Civil War restaurant, guided tours, and living history reenactmen…
46.9 Miles
90% 502 votes
Bus Tours 778 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA MoreLess Info
Offering a historical journey through the largest battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours takes guests through the major historical sites of the area. The bus guide narrates the history of the battle in the 2-hour tour.
47.0 Miles
90% 262 votes
History Museums 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum. It borders the Gettysburg National Military Park battlefield.
47.0 Miles
83% 555 votes
Battlefields 241 Steinwehr Avenute, Gettysburg, PA 17325 MoreLess Info
A popular stop before any battlefield tour is a visit to the Gettysburg Diorama. The unique small-scale depiction of the battlefield features over 20,000 hand-painted 3D miniatures and helps visitors understand the history visually while a guide tells a story of the three-day battle.
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