Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fort Washington, MD

  • The list below includes 339 free or cheap things to do in or near Fort Washington, Maryland, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Recreation Centers and Horse Races.
  • From Betty Blume Park to Fort Washington National Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fort Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 339 free or cheap things to do in or near Fort Washington, Maryland, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Recreation Centers and Horse Races.
  • From Betty Blume Park to Fort Washington National Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fort Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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21.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 10000 Woodland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
General Getty Neighborhood Park offers visitors park amenities like community chess tables, picnic areas, walking paths, and more. The playground has a pirate themed climbing structure with ropes and slides.
21.7 Miles
100% 27 votes
Specialty Museums 2608 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD MoreLess Info
The National Capital Radio and Television Museum shows visitors a chronological history of receivers used by radio listeners and television watchers over the years. Docent-guided, one-hour tours are offered. Open Fridays through Sundays. Admission is free.
21.7 Miles
100% 16 votes
History Museums 10B Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD MoreLess Info
This 700 sq. foot home is the Greenbelt Museum, which was part of a planned community in the 1930's. Today it offers tours of the home with period correct furniture depicting life during the Great Depression.
21.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Botanical Gardens 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
The McCrillis Gardens have been renovated to become a premier shade garden. The selected trees, shrubs, and flowers were expertly selected to provide color and texture year round and the garden is cared for by the botanical art students.
21.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 2608 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716 MoreLess Info
Home to over 50,000 residents, the City of Bowie is a town featuring a number of entertaining locations to stop by when visiting. Shopping, visiting local parks, or visiting museums are among the many activities enjoyed in the city.
21.8 Miles
87% 39 votes
Parks 555 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD MoreLess Info
Located on Maryland's Greenbelt, Buddy Attick Park features a man-made lake and extensive walking, hiking, and bike trails. Picnicking and seasonal events like fireworks displays and Easter egg hunts are also draws.
21.8 Miles
79% 14 votes
National & State Parks West Ox Rd., Chantilly, VA MoreLess Info
Ox Hill Battlefield Park is a historical park, as it was the setting for the only major Civil War battle of Fairfax County. Kiosks throughout the park teach visitors the history as they stroll through this peaceful area.
21.8 Miles
88% 16 votes
Movie Theaters 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
P & G's Old Greenbelt Theatre is a currently a movie theater that has also served as a community and performing arts theater in the past. It is a single screen theater that features a Cinemascope screen.
21.9 Miles
97% 160 votes
Hiking Trails 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD MoreLess Info
Billy Goat Trail is a popular hiking trail located on and around the Potomac River and offers both a strenous rocky terrain as well as flat ground to suit hikers with varying skills.
21.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 3600 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716 MoreLess Info
A one-acre facility for canine recreation, the City of Bowie Dog Park provides open space with mulch, trees and benches. The park is fenced and has a separate area for small or shy dogs.
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