Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sterling, VA

  • The list below includes 392 free or cheap things to do in or near Sterling, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Laser Tag, Family Fun Center, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From Algonkian Regional Park to Briar Patch Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sterling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 392 free or cheap things to do in or near Sterling, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Laser Tag, Family Fun Center, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From Algonkian Regional Park to Briar Patch Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sterling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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21.6 Miles
100% 50 votes
Gardens 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
A part of the Brookside Gardens, the Brookside Nature Center is home to a range of interpretive wildlife exhibits and plant gardens which help visitors understand the local ecosystem better.
21.6 Miles
93% 1093 votes
Art Museum Washington, DC 20006 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 2,500 masters from both the 19th and 20th centuries, the Phillips Collection is one of the nations Modern Art Museums. The museum features both American and European artists, including works by Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin, Monet and O'Keefe.
21.6 Miles
98% 161 votes
Movie Theaters 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
Designed in Art Deco architecture, AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center features a variety of movie formats from 16-70 mm film with digital projection. The latest films are shown in three theaters, with the largest seating 400 people.
21.6 Miles
Featuring room for 2,000 spectators, The Fillmore is a music venue that is host to a number of live performances throughout the year. The venue offers general admission standing room only seating that provides an intimate and entertaining concert experience.
21.6 Miles
80% 5 votes
Arts Centers 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
In an effort to build community through the arts, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center exists to give artists of all ages an outlet to create. Guests can enjoy glass making, paper creation, screen printing and painting classes.
21.7 Miles
30% 156 votes
Movie Theaters 900 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an IMAX auditorium, Regal Majestic Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It also offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, arcade games, party rooms and a cafe.
21.7 Miles
71% 7 votes
Skating Rinks 8523 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
During the winter season, visitors can skate in an outdoor ice rink at Silver Spring Ice Skating At Veterans Plaza. Visitors can rent ice hockey or figure skates from the pro shop.
21.7 Miles
- 3 votes
Parks 900 Jesup Blair Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
Situated on 24.2 acres, Jesup Blair Local Park is home to a 1850s mansion that was most recently used as low-income housing. The park features basketball and tennis courts, a soccer field, a playground, walking trails and picnic areas.
21.8 Miles
91% 70 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20036 MoreLess Info
The Christian Heurich House Museum is dedicated to the city's most successful brewer. The location hosts public events in its gardens and private tours for groups of ten or more.
21.8 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.
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