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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14.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
With freestyle skate sessions open to the public, Wells Ice Rink offers an indoor ice rink for hockey and figure skating. The rink hosts the Wells Warriors Ice Hockey Club, a community hockey league for the local youth.
14.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
As a lifeguard protected pool, Ellen E. Linson Splash Park offers visitors a multipurpose pool for swimming. The pool has fountains, a roped off water slide, a lap area, wading pool, and more.
14.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 8310 Fort Foote Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Offering many classes, programs, and workshops throughout the year, Fort Foote Recreation Center has a gymnasium, athletic fields, playground equipment, restrooms, offices, and storage space for a variety of needs.
14.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Running/Jogging Anacostia Tributary Trail System, College Park, MD MoreLess Info
Paint Branch Trail is a 3.5-mile trail that is part of the larger Anacostia Tributary Trail System. The trial has a detour that circles Lake Artemisia and can be used for running, walking, biking.
14.2 Miles
88% 56 votes
Aviation Museums 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Run by the Smithsonian Institution, the National Air & Space Museum is a museum that houses the world's largest collection of space and aviation artifacts and memorabilia. In addition to tours, the museum also offers access to lectures and events.
14.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Mysterious Sites Algonkian Regional Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA 20165 MoreLess Info
Halloween Woods Haunted Forest is a scare destination that features a variety of costumed actors and elaborate horror set-pieces in an outdoor setting. The attraction also features a rock wall and refreshments for sale.
14.4 Miles
75% 12 votes
Visitor Centers 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Chantilly area can gain knowledge of the area and enjoy outdoor recreation at the Walney Visitor Center. The surrounding trails provide scenic hikes, while the indoor nature center provides entertainment for the younger crowd.
14.4 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.
14.4 Miles
93% 181 votes
Aviation Museums National Air & Space Museum, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
The historic Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is a museum that displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts. The museum is best known for being the home of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and the Discovery space shuttle.
14.4 Miles
30% 40 votes
Movie Theaters 45980 Regal Plz, Sterling, VA 20165 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, Regal Countryside Stadium 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a cafe with food and beverages.
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