- 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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6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102
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The year of 1771 is brought to life at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run which is a living history farm. Guests can both watch and listen to stories from people in period dress who go about the average day at a historic farm.
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14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Two huge hangars compose the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Thousands of aviation and space artifacts are on display such as a Concorde and the space shuttle Discovery.
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The Rock Creek Trails is an 18.6-mile surface that is suitable for hiking, biking, or rollerblading. The location offers scenic views for those hikers who are also seeking photo opportunities.
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Little Falls Hiker-Biker Trail is a 3.5 mile trail that offers a more rustic path closer to the water's edge. The trail is good for running or cycling and also facilitates a pleasant walk.
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National Air & Space Museum, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151
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The historic Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is a museum that displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts. The museum is best known for being the home of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and the Discovery space shuttle.
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Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151
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As the biggest IMAX screen in all of Northern Virginia, the Airbus IMAX Theatre strives to give movie-goers a unique and memorable movie experience. The movies are projected on special screens that are several stories high.
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Magic Elm Skateland is an in-line skating park that features open skating as well as party and special event rentals. The park also has an arcade with video games, and serves concesssions.
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Serving the community, McLean Community Center offers visitors a variety of programs in fitness and the arts. During the summer, the center hosts camps for children that involve cooking, making crafts, and other activities.
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McLean Central Park is a large open space with lots of trees and plants. There is a community center and performance area as well as several fields and courts for relaxation and recreation.
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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.