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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41.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Roosevelt Island DC to Allegheny Highlands PA, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Potomac Heritage Trail offers visitors outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking, rafting, and boating. The trail goes through forests, has rocky terrain, and passes by streams. There are also views of the Potomac River.
41.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Sites Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the Potomac River, Jefferson Rock is a rock formation along the Appalachian trail. The rock offers stunning panoramic views of the river and surrounding wilderness areas, and is accessible by hiking.
41.5 Miles
94% 1298 votes
National & State Parks 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Costumed park staff and volunteers present historical vignettes throughout Harpers Ferry National Park on some days, while on other days, visitors can take classes to learn to knit, raise a garden, and bake bread. Visitors can also hike and fish at the park.
41.7 Miles
74% 34 votes
Horseback Riding 921 Hoffmaster Road, Knoxville, MD 21758 MoreLess Info
Elk Mountain Trails in Knoxville has well-mannered horses that are good for kids and beginners. The trail ride was easy and the guides are friendly. They have horseback rides on the C&O canal and the adjoining woodlands.
41.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Farms & Ranches 13001 Creagerstown Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, indoor play area, and pumpkin canons at Lawyers Farm. The indoor play area features pedal go karts, a hay maze, and a hay fort.
41.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters, 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
The Appalachian Trail is a famous, 2000 mile trail that allows hikers to explore the Appalachia region of New England. The trail is strung with a variety of lakes, streams, forests, stone structures, and wildlife.
41.8 Miles
100% 23 votes
Hiking Trails Potomac Street Extended, Harpers Ferry, WV MoreLess Info
Running along an old canal, Armory Canal Trail offers placards with historical information and views of old factories and ruins. The trail can be used for hiking and has wildlife like birds, fish and turtles that can be seen.
42.0 Miles
93% 70 votes
Hiking Trails Harpers Ferry Center, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,184-mile long public footpath that was constructed by volunteers over the course of 16 years. The Appalachian Conservatory Trail was organized to help protect the trail.
42.0 Miles
89% 9 votes
Maze 13003 Creagerstown Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 MoreLess Info
During autumn, the large corn patch of Lawyer's Farm is turned into a haunted attraction called Lawyers Moonlight Maze. The maze is 6 miles long and consists of a scavenger hunt.
42.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 6695 Suffield Ln, Warrenton, VA 20187 MoreLess Info
Jarl Blank, Artist is a painter with special gifts creating still life pieces. His expertise in watercolor are unparalleled and he can even reproduce most works on giclee canvas for those who want the painting but not the price.
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