Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wheaton, MD

  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheaton, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Brookside Gardens to Brookside Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheaton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 507 free or cheap things to do in or near Wheaton, Maryland, including 122 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From Brookside Gardens to Brookside Nature Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wheaton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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9.1 Miles
57% 99 votes
Parks 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1950, Greenbelt National Park is a forested park which contains a number of multi-purpose nature trails, campsites and picnic areas.
9.1 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.
9.1 Miles
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.
9.2 Miles
87% 39 votes
Parks 555 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD MoreLess Info
Located on Maryland's Greenbelt, Buddy Attick Park features a man-made lake and extensive walking, hiking, and bike trails. Picnicking and seasonal events like fireworks displays and Easter egg hunts are also draws.
9.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Mountains WA MoreLess Info
The highest point of the Olympic Mountains in Washington, Mount Olympus is a challenge to several hikers. A wonderful landscape, this range provides a beautiful scenery for all of those able to reach the summit.
9.3 Miles
47% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 auditoriums, AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 displays first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
9.4 Miles
93% 137 votes
Malls 231 Rio Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD MoreLess Info
The Washingtonian Center is an outdoor mall area where you can shop and dine. They have a small lake with paddleboats and a multiplex theater. There are also two hotels near the place for visitors or tourists in the area.
9.4 Miles
17% 23 votes
Haunted Tours 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
Featuring activities such as the Paintball Apocalypse, the Hades Hayride, and the Trail of Terror, Field of Screams Maryland is a multi-haunt venue. The company offers fast passes and also sells food.
9.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
Open when weather permits, Washingtonian Paddle boats offers visitors to take whimsically designed, swan-themed paddle boats out on to the waters of Lake Kittamaquandi. The facility has been in business since 2001.
9.7 Miles
80% 20 votes
Art Gallery 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
Serving the community, McLean Community Center offers visitors a variety of programs in fitness and the arts. During the summer, the center hosts camps for children that involve cooking, making crafts, and other activities.
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