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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12.8 Miles
94% 123 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
The wetland area called Huntley Meadows Park is part of a large conservation and restoration project. Within the area is an educational visitor center and places for wildlife and bird watching.
12.8 Miles
75% 12 votes
Dog Park Piccard Dr & Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
King Farm Dog Park provides benefits to dogs and owners alike such as a grassy running area, separate areas for large and small breeds, pools for water-loving dogs and many doggie stations. Visitors must first register their dogs.
12.9 Miles
91% 92 votes
Lake 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Lake Needwood in Needwood Lake Circle is a great spot to relax and unwind. They have picnic sheds and barbecue grills for cookouts. Boating, fishing, ziplining, walking, hiking and jogging are just some of the activities you can do here.
12.9 Miles
97% 31 votes
Parks 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Rock Creek Regional Park features an array of trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Visitors can also rent kayaks or boats to explore the 75-acre Lake Needwood, go fishing, or go on a pontoon tour.
12.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 8829 Arley Dr, Studio 101, Springfield, VA 22153 MoreLess Info
Eileen Olson Fine Art is an art gallery featuring the work of abstract expressionist painter Eileen Olson. Various oil, pastel and acrylic paintings are featured during exhibitions and art sales.
13.0 Miles
86% 125 votes
Parks 47001 Fairway Dr., Sterling, VA 20165 MoreLess Info
Many activities are offered at the Algonkian Regional Park that is located along the Potomac shore. The site features a par-72 golf course, a large waterpark complex, trails, a boat launch, miniature golf, and picnic shelters.
13.0 Miles
66% 74 votes
Trampoline Parks 7200 Fullerton Road, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
The Flight Trampoline Park has multiple trampoline-based attractions including a large area with trampolines lining the walls as well as the floors. The facility caters to individuals wanting a special night out, birthday parties, and unique work outs.
13.1 Miles
95% 130 votes
Ziplines 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
13.1 Miles
97% 67 votes
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Go Ape!

Ziplines Rock Creek Regional Park, 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure ropes course and zip line. Visitors can expect to traverse the challenging course from treetop to treetop while kept safe by a secure harness.
13.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
Open when weather permits, Washingtonian Paddle boats offers visitors to take whimsically designed, swan-themed paddle boats out on to the waters of Lake Kittamaquandi. The facility has been in business since 2001.
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