Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gaithersburg, MD

  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Gaithersburg, Maryland, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
  • From Seneca Creek State Park to Bohrer Park At Summit Hall Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gaithersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Frederick.
  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Gaithersburg, Maryland, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Mini Golf, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
  • From Seneca Creek State Park to Bohrer Park At Summit Hall Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gaithersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Frederick.
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19.2 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.
19.2 Miles
14% 7 votes
Bowling 15013 Baltimore Avenue North, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
AMF Laurel Lanes is a bowling alley that offers traditional bowling on 12 duckpin lanes. The alley also features a bar area, a fully stocked pro shop, off-street parking, and competitive bowling leagues.
19.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
National & State Parks Avondale Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Situated along the Patuxent River, Riverfront Park measures 30.2 acres and features wetland areas and historic dam ruins. The park provides trails for hiking and biking, a children's playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions and restroom facilities.
19.3 Miles
97% 5585 votes
Cemeteries Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Veteran soldiers who have served in every war from the American Revolution to the most recent conflicts are buried in the massive Arlington National Cemetery. More than 260,000 individuals are in this military cemetery, including John F. Kennedy.
19.3 Miles
98% 41 votes
Historic Homes 217 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg, VA 20176 MoreLess Info
Once known as Dodona Manor, The Marshall House is the former home of Nobel Peace Prize winner General George Marshall. The tour of the home provides visitors a look inside the house and the life of General Marshall.
19.3 Miles
95% 12928 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 58,000 American soldiers who passed away during the Vietnam War. The location's fixtures included the Memorial Wall, The Three Soldiers, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
19.3 Miles
93% 14 votes
Parks 7200 Dockside Ln, Columbia, MD 21046 MoreLess Info
Lake Elkhorn Park is a small park housing a 37 acre lake with an average depth of 8 feet. The lake is suitable for trout and bass fishing. The park also maintains a walking trail, picnic areas, and a playground.
19.3 Miles
88% 8 votes
Parks 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
A heavily forested area located 12 miles from Washington D.C., Greenbelt Park features 174 campground sites that include shower and bathroom facilities. The park provides nine miles of hiking trails, three picnic areas and a children's playground.
19.3 Miles
42% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 7291 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042 MoreLess Info
Loehmann's Twin Cinemas showcases movies from India in a two-theater complex that seats 900 people in total. Films are shown on extra large screens in Dolby sound and there are accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
19.4 Miles
86% 580 votes
Historic Sites Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
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