Free & Cheap Things to Do in Silver Spring, MD

  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Silver Spring, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Sligo Creek Park to Wheaton Claridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Silver Spring and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Bethesda and Reston.
  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Silver Spring, Maryland, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Sligo Creek Park to Wheaton Claridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Silver Spring and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Bethesda and Reston.
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Great Shoals Winery 14526 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD MoreLess Info
Clients taste their way through a range of award-winning wines and ciders, all made from local ingredients and perfectly paired with cheeses
6.9 Miles
85% 403 votes
Monuments 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22204 MoreLess Info
The United States Air Force and its predecessor organizations are honored at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington. It is adjacent to the Arlington National Cemetery and overlooks the Pentagon to allow for guests to view parallels between the sites.
6.9 Miles
89% 3616 votes
Parks Washington, DC 20565 MoreLess Info
The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
6.9 Miles
93% 94 votes
Islands George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Landscaped architects transformed overgrown farmland on a small island in 1930 to become the memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island. A forest was designed to mimic the original forest on the island, and there are miles of walking trails.
6.9 Miles
85% 12064 votes
Science Museums 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
6.9 Miles
83% 4188 votes
History Museums Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.
6.9 Miles
90% 4206 votes
Monuments Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013 MoreLess Info
One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
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91% 3127 votes
Historic Buildings Washington, DC 20013 MoreLess Info
The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
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95% 12928 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 58,000 American soldiers who passed away during the Vietnam War. The location's fixtures included the Memorial Wall, The Three Soldiers, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
7.0 Miles
48% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2002, ArcLight Bethesda is a local movie theater that aims to provide a memorable movie-watching experience for its guests. The theater shows a variety of films, ranging from Hollywood hits to independent movies.
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88% 8 votes
Parks 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
A heavily forested area located 12 miles from Washington D.C., Greenbelt Park features 174 campground sites that include shower and bathroom facilities. The park provides nine miles of hiking trails, three picnic areas and a children's playground.
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