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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23.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake 10026 Hyla Brook Road, Columbia, MD 21044 MoreLess Info
Established in 1966, Wilde Lake is a man-made drainage reservoir that collects water runoff from 1140-acres of land. The lake has a 27-foot by 200-foot wide dam across the Patuxent River.
23.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Situated along the Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Ridge Park offers boating and fishing opportunities as well as a 9-hole golf course with driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course. It also has picnic tables, playgrounds and walking trails.
23.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Kids will love the dark wood of the park and equipment at Fantasy Playground, it will feel like they're playing in a tree house. There is equipment that children can climb on, over, and under for limitless fun.
23.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 6800 High Bridge Road, Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
The wooded High Bridge Park has park facilities for all visitors to enjoy. Amenities at the park include a basketball court, two playgrounds, a football field, a soccer field, and a baseball diamond.
23.6 Miles
44% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 9161 Commerce Center Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, UA Snowden Square Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
23.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5876 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Owned and managed by the local community, the Columbia Ice Rink provides visitors with daily open skating sessions. The rink is also used for skating instruction, and features a pro shop and refreshment bar as well.
23.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Museum 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
As an 18th century mansion, Hillwood Museum & Gardens offers visitors a Colonial building filled with Russian and French art. The gardens surrounding the mansions consists of courtyards, overlooks, rose gardens, and more.
23.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 10406 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Featuring 13.4 miles of hiking trails, the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area is a recreational area popular among nature enthusiasts. The area also offers seven miles of horseback riding trails as well as over 800 acres of forest area.
23.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 10775 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Horse enthusiasts can enjoy a day at the Piscataway Riding Stables. The stables offer trail rides by the hour, riding lessons and pony rentals throughout their 250 acres of beautiful horse property. 
23.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Marinas 13600 King Charles Ter, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Located on the Potomac River, Fort Washington Marina offers boat services and slips available for lease. From the pier, visitors have panoramic views of the river and can see a variety of boats docked.
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