Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glen Echo, MD

  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Echo, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Amusement Parks (All Ages), Historic Sites, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Glen Echo Park to Clara Barton National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Echo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Echo, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Amusement Parks (All Ages), Historic Sites, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Glen Echo Park to Clara Barton National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Echo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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11.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Arts Centers 12001 Market St, Ste 103, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Featuring regularly rotating exhibits of artwork, Greater Reston Arts Center offers youth and adult programs for the arts. The center hosts an annual festival for the region that features arts and crafts from over 200 artists.
11.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 5100 Glen Park Road, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Howery Field Park is a sports complex that was erected in the memory of the servicemen who died onsite while volunteering to create the park. The area includes several baseball diamonds and a memorial.
12.0 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.
12.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 5016-5084 State, Rte 710, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Canterbury Woods Park is an outdoor park that is home to a swing set, multiple children's playgrounds, a creek, and a trail. The trail can be used for walking, hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching.
12.1 Miles
81% 27 votes
History Museums 10209 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
The Fairfax Museum is located within the Visitor's Center for the city. The building itself is a historical site since it was formerly the Elementary School that was built in 1873, and the museum collection features exhibitions about the city's history.
12.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
History Museums 9 S Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
Situated in the 1884 B&O Railstation, the Gaithersburg Community Museum contains a lot of history and imagination. The museum offers tours, rentals, genealogy information, preserved pieces of the community's past, and much more.
12.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 417 Queens Row Street, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Hunters Creek Swim & Racquet Club is an open membership pool and swim club that focuses on group events. Swimming lessons are available as well as two regulation sized tennis courts on-site.
12.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3039 Fairland Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 MoreLess Info
Featuring a cricket field, Calverton-Galway Local Park offers visitors a variety of lighted fields for baseball, soccer, and softball. In addition to the sports fields, there are open fields for general recreation and a playground for children.
12.5 Miles
91% 202 votes
History Museums 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
12.5 Miles
93% 110 votes
Cemeteries 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
Visitors head to the Alexandria National Cemetery to honor and pay tribute to their loved ones. As one of the first 14 national cemeteries, it is home to many fallen soldiers who fought for our country.
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