- 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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20.6 Miles
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1423 Knightsbridge Turn, Crofton, MD 21114
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Taking visitors to the major historic landmarks in the area, Washington Urban Adventures-Day Tours offers buggy tours to the important sites of the capital. Sites that can be visited are the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Capitol Hill, and more.
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A county park, Crofton Park features an array of amenities for visitors. There are five ball fields, paved and natural walking and biking trails, a picnic area, a playground, and an amphitheater. Fishing is available, as well.
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A 10-screen movie theater, Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Built in 1852 as a middle-class plantation home, the Surratt House Museum recaptures life during the mid-19th century. It features an array of authentic home goods from the years 1840 to 1865 and puts a special emphasis on the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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At Howard County Welcome Center, visitors can learn about the cultural and historic landmarks of the region through knowledgeable staff and brochures. The staff can help visitors schedule tours with various attractions in the area.
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8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD
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In business for over a decade, Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City offers spooky tours of the city's historic areas that are both entertaining and informative. Tours are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides.
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3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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A 46,000-square-foot facility, Roger Carter Community Center features athletic courts, swimming pools and a fitness room with cardio and strength training equipment. The center also hosts community events and offers facility rentals, swimming lessons and a climbing wall.
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The Mary Surratt House Museum was originally constructed in 1852, and was the farm home of John and Mary Surratt. The house has since been a restaurant, hotel, and tavern, as well as a Confederate safe house.
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8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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The Howard County Historical Society Museum celebrates the rich history of Ellicott City from its days of European settlement through modern times. The museum houses hundreds of unique artifacts and items, as well as document and photography archives.
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7606 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735
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Poplar Hill On His Lordship's Kindness was built in the 1780s and today hosts public tours as a historic house museum and an example of late Georgian architecture. The property is surrounded by a 130-acre operating horse farm.