- 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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            Bacontown Park has several amenities for sports including a roller hockey court, two basketball courts, a tennis court and a baseball field. They also have a playground and a 332 ft paved trail.        
    
    
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            A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.        
    
    
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                10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708
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            National Wildlife Visitor Center, a part of the Patuxent Research Refuge, is a local educational center which contains a number of informative scientific and environmental exhibits. The center also offers many outdoor recreation activities such as guided hiking trips and more.        
    
    
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            The man-made Lake Kittamaqundi offers 27 acres of water with a rough depth of around seven feet. Boating is the most popular activity on the lake as there is a large boathouse with a wooden pier located along the western shore.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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                7175 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD 21046
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            Focused exclusively on trampoline-related activities, Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park provides free jump, a foam pit, slam dunk basketball and dodgeball. Also available are fitness classes and a special toddler time for younger visitors.        
    
    
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            Quantico National Cemetery, located in Triangle, Virginia, is reserved for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Established in 1983, it houses seven memorials over 725 acres. Among the notable burials is Captain Frederick C. Branch, the first African-American officer of the Marine Corps.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            Fairwood Park offers large playgrounds for all age groups. There is a football field and soccer area for local teams and ample space for flying kites. The park also offers covered spaces with picnic tables and barbecue pits for gatherings.        
    
    
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            With a focus on the US Marine Corps, The Air Ground Museum has on display items related to the history of the US military. The museum offers guided tours and houses tanks, guns, trucks, and other items related to the military.