- The list below includes 152 free or cheap things to do in or near Frederick, Maryland, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Parks.
- From Baker Park to Carrol Creek Linear Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Frederick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, Harpers Ferry and Leesburg.
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1195 Baltimore Pike (Route 97), Gettysburg, PA 17325
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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…
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297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Visitors can view artifacts, interactive displays, 3D productions, and historical documents related to the events during, before, and after the battle of Gettysburg at the American Civil War Museum.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.
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229 E. Martin Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401
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Dedicated to the history of West Virginia, For the Kids, By George Children's Museum provides connections to George Washington's activities in the area. The museum offers a virtual bike tour, furnished log cabin, railroad exhibit and general store.
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Originally built in 1874, the Triple Brick Museum was used as housing for B&O Railroad employees passing through Martinsburg. The museum now stands as a historical tribute to the areas railroad history.
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Built in the colonial era, the Adam Stephen House is exemplary of colonial architecture. Now a museum, it features collections of art and artifacts, including fossils and primitive stone tools unearthed from the caverns beneath the house.
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The historical B & O Roundhouse is a museum with the goal of preserving, collecting, and restoring railway equipment in order to educate the public. The museum can hold up to 10 stalls.
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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.
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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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Land of Little Horses is an interactive farm attraction featuring miniature horses, performing animals, a Western Town, and play areas for young children. The site includes a cafe, and picnic areas for families who pack a lunch.
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Benjamin Reed Boyd originally constructed the Greek Revival home known as the Belle Boyd Home. Today, the home houses the Berkeley County Museum, operated by the Berkeley County Historical Society.