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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35.5 Miles
90% 104 votes
Specialty Museums 200 N. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Roads & Rails Museum offers reasonable admission rates. They have a gift shop where visitors can buy souvenirs and toy trains. Kids and adults will surely love their scavenger hunt.
35.5 Miles
70% 20 votes
Historic Sites 154 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
A reconstruction of Barbara Fritchie's original Civil War dwelling, the Barbara Fritchie House and Museum documents Civil War history. Artifacts and antiques on display include furniture, clothing, chinaware, original documents, and manuscripts.
35.5 Miles
83% 29 votes
History Museums 24 E. Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
The history of the local area is put on display at the museum controlled by the Historical Society of Frederick County. The primary focus of the exhibits revolve around the early 1800s, and guided tours are conducted regularly.
35.5 Miles
97% 122 votes
Visitor Centers 151 S. East Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Frederick Visitor Center provides guests with a range of activities as well as information. The Center offers gift cards, souvenirs, bike racks, maps, guides and information on attractions along with a state of the art theater featuring an orientation film.
35.6 Miles
95% 176 votes
Parks 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Baker Park has easy walking trails, water features, baseball fields, picnic tables, and benches. Visitors can walk, jog, run, play tennis, or hang out anytime. They also usually hold concerts every July 4th.
35.6 Miles
100% 57 votes
Restaurants 124 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Taste Frederick is a local tour operator which organizes guided walking tours of the historic downtown Frederick through some of the best restaurants and specialty shops in the area coupled with informative talks with the owners and chefs.
35.6 Miles
83% 101 votes
Walking Trails 191 Coal Landing Rd., Stafford, VA 22554 MoreLess Info
Accessible only by boat, Government Island is a popular spot for outdoor time. Fishing is an enjoyed activity along the 15 miles of available shoreline. Hiking, swimming, picnicking and birdwatching are also top pastimes. Pets are allowed (leashes required).
35.6 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 840 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146 MoreLess Info
Severna Park Lanes offers guests the chance to go bowling or enjoy a 'glow bowling' experience. The location, which also features a restaurant and bar, sells pizza and other refreshments.
35.6 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 191 Coal Landing Road, Stafford, VA 22555 MoreLess Info
Government Island County Park, originally a site for the quarrying of sandstone used to build the U.S. Capitol and White House, is now a public park. Visitors can walk on the trails running alongside the Potomac River.
35.7 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 12 W College Ter, Frederick, MD 21701 MoreLess Info
Featuring 36 synthetic lanes and electronic scoring, Terrance Lanes Tenpin Center hosts open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The alley features effects like glow lights and a techno sound system, as well.
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