- The list below includes 502 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, D.C., including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, History Museums, Art Museum and Bus Tours.
- From National Mall to Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Reston.
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Annual pageant celebrates social advocacy in the black community, and develops leadership skills while awarding a scholarship to the winner
9.7 Miles
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12 votes
Orebaugh Ave & Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902
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The Wheaton Regional Dog Park offers pets the chance to play on a grass surface. The location also features a 6-foot chain link fence so owners can let their dogs off their leashes safely.
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The Wheaton Ice Arena is a public ice skating facility that offers ice skating lessons, ice hockey classes, and skating exhibitions throughout the year. The facility contains an NHL sized ice rink and a workout center.
9.8 Miles
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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Golfing activities allow Jefferson District Park to stand out among the area's community centers. Visitors can enjoy a landscaped, 9-hole, executive golf course or mini-golf in addition to standard activities such as basketball or tennis.
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The classic dolls receive a special boutique of their own at the American Girl Place. Visitors are able to buy both the classic and limited edition American Girl dolls along with unique clothes and accessories.
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The waterfall hike trail through Scott's Run Nature Preserve is the closest one to the Metro DC area. The main trail is a 2.2 mile loop, but there are also many interconnecting trails along the 384 acres that make up the park.
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6 votes
7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20743
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An outdoor family pool with play features and two water slides is offered at the Allentown Fitness & Splash Park. Year round features of the complex include a 25 yard lap pool, hot tub, game room, and fitness room with cardio machines.
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A movie theater with IMAX and ETX auditoriums, AMC Tysons Corner 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, reserved seats, theater rentals and a concession area.
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Providence Recreation Center is a recreation center featuring a variety of recreational amenities. Attractions include a 25 meter pool, 2 spas, racquetball and wallyball courts, a fitness center, and a dance room.
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Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.