Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ellicott City, MD

  • The list below includes 333 free or cheap things to do in or near Ellicott City, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Karaoke Bar and Playgrounds.
  • From Patapsco Valley State Park to Worthington Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ellicott City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Silver Spring, Laurel and Rockville.
  • The list below includes 333 free or cheap things to do in or near Ellicott City, Maryland, including 124 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Family Fun Center, Karaoke Bar and Playgrounds.
  • From Patapsco Valley State Park to Worthington Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ellicott City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Baltimore, Silver Spring, Laurel and Rockville.
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24.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Running/Jogging Wootton Parkway, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
Rockville's Carl Henn Millennium Trail is a 10 mile loop that encircles the entire city. The paved trail offers multiple changes in elevation, and is suitable for biking, running, or just strolling.
24.6 Miles
95% 104 votes
National & State Parks 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Cabin John Regional Park has a well-maintained 5-mile recreational hiking and biking trail. They also have a skating rink, campgrounds, picnic and playground areas, and outdoor tennis courts, among others.
24.6 Miles
66% 53 votes
Bowling 1101 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD MoreLess Info
Bowl America Gaithersburg in located at Clopper Road provides classic fun for families and friends. They serve nachos, pizza and french fries from their snack bar. They have well-maintained vintage equipment and lanes.
24.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 251 Bickerstaff Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly one acre in Green Park, Gaithersburg Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with grass and gravel fields. The park offers double-gated entry, drinking water and separate small and large dog areas.
24.7 Miles
86% 22 votes
Dog Park 10900 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
With fresh water and a safe environment, Cabin John Dog Park is considered a top dog park. Open sunrise to sunset, patrons can allow their pets to go leashless and mingle with other dogs while socializing with other dog lovers.
24.7 Miles
88% 8 votes
Bowling 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bldg 56, Bethesda, MD 20889 MoreLess Info
Located on WRNMMC naval base, the Bethesda Naval Bowling Center is a 20-lane bowling alley that's an inexpensive way to have some fun. The center features a pro shop, group bowling, lessons, and the famous Pin Fall Cafe.
24.7 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 12600 Falls Road, Rockville, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Located on 20 acres, Falls Road Local Park is home to Hadley's Playground, an accessible children's playground with play structures, a rope wall and swings. The park also offers sports fields and courts, a walking path and grassy fields.
24.9 Miles
58% 12 votes
Skating Rinks 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 MoreLess Info
Hosting open skate sessions, Cabin John Park Ice Rink provides three skating rinks for hockey and figure skating. The hockey rink is NHL regulation sized, while the figure skating rink is Olympics regulation sized.
24.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 5652 Oakmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Ayrlawn Park is a 14.3 acre park offering large open fields and various recreational amenities. Attractions include a multipurpose field, a playground, two tennis courts, a softball field, and a baseball field.
25.0 Miles
88% 42 votes
Farms & Ranches 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy, MD MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated Gaver Farm is a diversified farm that offers a corn maze, pick a pumpkin, and cut a Christmas tree along with many other hands on activities. They give hayrides around the farm on the weekends.
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