Free & Cheap Things to Do in Germantown, MD

  • The list below includes 412 free or cheap things to do in or near Germantown, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Swimming Pool and Hiking Trails.
  • From Ridge Road Recreational Park to Cedar Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Germantown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Frederick and Silver Spring.
  • The list below includes 412 free or cheap things to do in or near Germantown, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Swimming Pool and Hiking Trails.
  • From Ridge Road Recreational Park to Cedar Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Germantown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Frederick and Silver Spring.
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27.1 Miles
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Tennis 9534 Orion Ct, Burke, VA 22015 MoreLess Info
Providing a lap pool for swim teams, Old Keene Mill Swim & Racquet Club has a large clubhouse area with picnic tables, grills, ping pong tables, and more. It also has tennis courts that host youth tennis leagues.
27.2 Miles
74% 34 votes
Horseback Riding 921 Hoffmaster Road, Knoxville, MD 21758 MoreLess Info
Elk Mountain Trails in Knoxville has well-mannered horses that are good for kids and beginners. The trail ride was easy and the guides are friendly. They have horseback rides on the C&O canal and the adjoining woodlands.
27.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters, 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
The Appalachian Trail is a famous, 2000 mile trail that allows hikers to explore the Appalachia region of New England. The trail is strung with a variety of lakes, streams, forests, stone structures, and wildlife.
27.3 Miles
90% 50 votes
Visitor Centers 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708 MoreLess Info
National Wildlife Visitor Center, a part of the Patuxent Research Refuge, is a local educational center which contains a number of informative scientific and environmental exhibits. The center also offers many outdoor recreation activities such as guided hiking trips and more.
27.4 Miles
100% 23 votes
Hiking Trails Potomac Street Extended, Harpers Ferry, WV MoreLess Info
Running along an old canal, Armory Canal Trail offers placards with historical information and views of old factories and ruins. The trail can be used for hiking and has wildlife like birds, fish and turtles that can be seen.
27.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
History Museums 300 Oella Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 MoreLess Info
The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum is a historical museum focused on educating the public on the life of Benjamin Banneker, a renowned scientist and abolitionist. Attractions include educational exhibits, horticultural demonstration areas, and walking trails.
27.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Historic Sites 2406 Chestnut Grove Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 MoreLess Info
Now a National Historic Landmark, The Kennedy Farm was built in the 1850s by Dr. Robert F. Kennedy. It was once rented by John Brown, of the Harper's Ferry Raid. The building has been thoroughly restored.
27.6 Miles
93% 70 votes
Hiking Trails Harpers Ferry Center, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,184-mile long public footpath that was constructed by volunteers over the course of 16 years. The Appalachian Conservatory Trail was organized to help protect the trail.
27.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Edmonson Avenue & Stonewall Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 MoreLess Info
Once busy with trolley cars, the #9 Trolley Trail is now paved for the enjoyment of hikers and bicyclists. Highlighting the 1.5-mile trail is a boardwalk and access to a nearby museum.
27.7 Miles
More than a museum to George Washington himself, the Washington Masonic National Memorial also serves as a set of collections that detail the history of the Freemasons in the United States. The institution has a research center and library as well.
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