Free & Cheap Things to Do in Potomac, MD

  • The list below includes 480 free or cheap things to do in or near Potomac, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Tennis and Swimming Pool.
  • From Billy Goat Trail to Great Falls: Billy Goat Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Potomac and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 480 free or cheap things to do in or near Potomac, Maryland, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Tennis and Swimming Pool.
  • From Billy Goat Trail to Great Falls: Billy Goat Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Potomac and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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10.1 Miles
27% 30 votes
Bus Tours 1000 Ohio Drive, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with ANC Tours/Martz gray Line – Day Tours. The guided bus tour travels from the welcome centre to Arlington House, with stops at the gravesites of the Kennedys, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, and the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
10.1 Miles
96% 2102 votes
National & State Parks 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
Great Falls National Park is a waterfall area and riparian preserve just outside the city. The preserve area is filled with natural beauty and the falls are peaceful and beautiful. It is a great place for hiking and exploring.
10.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 1101 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
Wheaton Park Stables is an equestrian facility that provides youth summer camps, private horseback riding lessons, group lessons, and pony rides. The site also offers escorted year-round trail rides to beginners.
10.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks Town of Herndon Line, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
With nearly six miles of interconnected pathways, the paved Sugarland Stream Valley Run Trail winds through marshes, streams and scenic woodlands. Outdoor opportunities here include walking, hiking, biking or observing nature.
10.1 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.
10.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 750 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
A community art gallery, ArtSpace Herndon is dedicated to cultivating local and aspiring artists in the Herndon area. Exhibits include local pieces by budding high school seniors, Fine Art Photography, and Technology Changing Arts among many others.
10.2 Miles
86% 95 votes
Movie Theaters 8200 Strawberry Lane, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
Along with being a popular first-run theater, the Angelika Film Center serves as an arthouse site with independent film showings and special discussions. There is also an adjoining café where debates about the movies are encouraged.
10.2 Miles
80% 218 votes
Movie Theaters 2911 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031 MoreLess Info
Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic is a movie theater that shows both independent and blockbuster films, with a cafe that serves alcohol and has a unique menu. They have assigned seating so seats can be reserved.
10.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
Recreation Centers 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20172 MoreLess Info
A health, exercise, and recreation facility, the Herndon Community Center offers a variety of amenities. The facility has a 25 yard indoor pool, three racquetball courts, a full-size gym, and a fitness room, and offers a variety of classes.
10.4 Miles
79% 2882 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3000 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008 MoreLess Info
The National Zoological Park is a zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species that offers three different guided tours and a separate elephant-themed tour. There are several dining options throughout the zoo.
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