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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10.8 Miles
95% 3831 votes
Monuments Off West Basin Drive, Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the famous Depression era and World War II president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial features a life-sized sculpture of the man with his dog. The memorial features several other bronze sculptures and a waterfall.
10.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 8300 Mulberry Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse covers 29 acres and hosts a wide range of community events throughout the year, especially holiday celebrations. Features of the park that are open to the public include a boat dock, hiking trails, and open play areas.
10.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 12311 Stoney Creek Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
20/20 Horsemanship is a recreational equine facility that offers private horseback riding sessions, summer camps, and educational lectures and clinics. The farm also has a boarding and training program for horses.
10.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Camping Site 11004 Harding Road, Laurel, MD 20723 MoreLess Info
The Scott's Cove Recreation Area is a park area adjacent to a large reservoir. The area offers fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities, and is a nice spot for a picnic.
10.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake 8385 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Part of Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Laurel Lake is a 25 acre lake and beach area that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including swimming, electric motor boating, and fishing. The park also has hiking trails.
11.0 Miles
86% 580 votes
Historic Sites Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
11.0 Miles
95% 3769 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Jefferson Memorial features a shallow dome and a portico. The site contains a bronze statue and excerpts of Thomas Jefferson's famous document on the southwest interior wall.
11.0 Miles
72% 18 votes
Parks 1021 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of four acres, Quincy Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include six tennis courts, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and numerous picnic areas.
11.1 Miles
97% 5585 votes
Cemeteries Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Veteran soldiers who have served in every war from the American Revolution to the most recent conflicts are buried in the massive Arlington National Cemetery. More than 260,000 individuals are in this military cemetery, including John F. Kennedy.
11.1 Miles
97% 30 votes
Kayaking 9812 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
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