Free & Cheap Things to Do in McLean, VA

  • The list below includes 482 free or cheap things to do in or near McLean, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Great Falls National Park to Clemyjontri Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McLean and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 482 free or cheap things to do in or near McLean, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Great Falls National Park to Clemyjontri Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McLean and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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9.3 Miles
91% 32 votes
Art Museum 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The Glenstone Museum provides a collection of post-World War II and contemporary art and rotating exhibits. The location offers visitors the chance to explore the intersection of landscape, architecture, and art.
9.3 Miles
92% 1812 votes
Botanical Gardens Washington, DC 20001 MoreLess Info
One of the most beautiful indoor gardens in the nation is the United States Botanic Garden. The garden includes a rose garden, the First Ladies water garden, a jungle habitat and more.
9.3 Miles
71% 7 votes
Skating Rinks 8523 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
During the winter season, visitors can skate in an outdoor ice rink at Silver Spring Ice Skating At Veterans Plaza. Visitors can rent ice hockey or figure skates from the pro shop.
9.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
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Glenstone

Modern Art Museums 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glenstone is an art and architecture museum where everything from the landscaped exterior to the building itself has been carefully designed with an artistic eye. The museum specializes mostly in postwar, postmodern art and sculpture pieces.
9.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 10000 Woodland Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
General Getty Neighborhood Park offers visitors park amenities like community chess tables, picnic areas, walking paths, and more. The playground has a pirate themed climbing structure with ropes and slides.
9.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 12511 Circle Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glen Hills Local Park is a popular community park of the Potomac area. The park features a children's playground, softball and baseball fields, a lighted tennis court and picnic areas.
9.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks PO Box 427, Herndon, VA 20172 MoreLess Info
Herndon Parks and Recreation provides activities for the community through the provision of a wide range of parks, facilities and recreation programs. They operate the Herndon Community Center, Herndon Festival and Labor Day Festival, and oversee eleven neighborhood parks.
9.4 Miles
88% 43 votes
Monuments Washington, DC MoreLess Info
The National Japanese American Memorial is dedicated to Japanese-Americans who fought in World War II and those who were sent to internment camps. The location features two Japanese cranes standing on a tall pedestal.
9.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 9100 Burnetta Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Families can play, compete, or lounge around the pool at Long Branch Swim & Racquet Club. Amenities include a shaded baby pool, roped-off swim lanes, 12' deep end, a diving board, and a water slide.
9.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Tennis 1325 N Village Road, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The Reston Association is a group dedicated to bettering the community and the facilities located within it. The group organizes architectural work and other forms of maintenance on facilities located throughout the community.
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