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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16.3 Miles
92% 172 votes
Specialty Museums 105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.
16.3 Miles
73% 49 votes
History Museums 201 S. Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The Lyceum is essentially a history museum that was founded in 1839 by a group calling themselves the Alexandria Lyceum in conjunction with the Alexandria Library Company. Local history collections, school programs, concerts, and lectures are offered within the museum.
16.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5876 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
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.
16.3 Miles
40% 40 votes
Bowling 4245 Markham Street, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Over 40 individual lanes of traditional ten pin bowling are available at the AMF Annandale Lanes. Along with open bowling times, the alley has special sessions for leagues and an adjoining video game arcade.
16.3 Miles
20% 20 votes
Bowling 100 S Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
A retro styled bowling alley with a classic feel, US Bowling hosts open bowling as well as a variety of leagues and tournaments. The alley also has a snack bar that serves a variety of refreshments.
16.3 Miles
100% 8 votes
Paddleboarding Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy standup paddle boarding on Lake Audubon and Lake Anne with Surf Reston LLC. They offer 1.5 to 2 hour lessons for groups of up to 5 people.
16.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Children's Play Area Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Sammy's Bounce House provides inflatable bounce houses to the community within the Dulles Toll Road Corridor. They are a small family owned and operated business that offers a free bubble machine with the bounce houses.
16.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Fairfax County, Annandale, VA 22003 MoreLess Info
Connecting the county from one end to the other, Fairfax County's Cross Country Trail is 40 miles of meadow, stream, vale, hills, and urban city landscapes for locals to enjoy.
16.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Shopping Districts Lake Thoreau Loop Trl, Reston, VA 20191 MoreLess Info
South Lakes Village Center is a charming outdoor shopping center that features an array of shops and dining establishments. The center features over 15 shops, and diverse dining such as Asian cuisine, Mexican cuisine and frozen yogurt.
16.4 Miles
84% 101 votes
Food Tours 305 S. St. Asaph St. Suite 4, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The metropolitan area of Washington DC features a wide variety of cuisine options that are highlighted through DC Metro Food Tours. The company takes guests along walking tours of specific neighborhoods to visit and taste items at locally owned and operated establishments.
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