- 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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Featuring facilities for volleyball, basketball and tennis, Briar Patch Park measures five acres and has grass fields with a patch of trees. It offers playgrounds for three different age groups as well as a picnic pavilion with tables.
13.8 Miles
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.
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Ox Hill Battlefield Park is a historical park, as it was the setting for the only major Civil War battle of Fairfax County. Kiosks throughout the park teach visitors the history as they stroll through this peaceful area.
13.8 Miles
Situated on 6,300 acres, Seneca Creek State Park provides access to 14 miles of Seneca Creek as well as Clopper Lake for fishing and boating. The park features picnic areas, a playground, hiking trails and a restored 19th century cabin.
13.8 Miles
A 14 theater movie multiplex, the Fairfax Corner 14 + Xtreme is part of the Cinemark theater chain. The theater shows primarily first run Hollywood movies, and offers some with Xtreme digital video and sound.
13.9 Miles
Oxon Hill Farm offers a variety of ways locals can experience the region's history with features such as living history programs, hands on activities, and an evolutionary display of the park's transformation.
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The North Barnaby Pool is a is a public pool that is the home of a lily pad crossing features, a water slide, a waterfall, and an aqua climbing wall. The pool also has a wading pool and changing facilities.
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A movie theater offering first-run movies, Fairfax Corner 14 + Xtreme features auditoriums with digital projection, RealD 3D and stadium seating. The theater provides a restaurant and bar, self-service ticketing, a party room and arcade games.
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Offering first-run feature films, AMC Worldgate 9 utilizes digital projection in its nine auditoriums. The theater provides reclining chairs, stadium seating, a bar with adult beverages, reserved seats and a concession area with food and drinks.
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A pottery studio, Color Me Mine invites visitors to paint their own pieces of pottery, which the studio then fires. The studio holds events for kids and adults, and offers a variety of promotions.