Free & Cheap Things to Do in Alexandria, VA

  • The list below includes 446 free or cheap things to do in or near Alexandria, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Homes, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Alexandria National Cemetery to Old Town Waterfront, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alexandria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 446 free or cheap things to do in or near Alexandria, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Homes, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Alexandria National Cemetery to Old Town Waterfront, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alexandria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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Inviting eatery serves classic Italian dishes like chicken parmesan, spaghetti carbonara, and shrimp scampi
13.5 Miles
84% 58 votes
Arts Centers 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
The visual and performance arts are combined within the Workhouse Arts Center to encourage innovative collaboration. Education is the central goal of the site, and courses for both children and adults are held throughout the year.
13.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 8800 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Woodside Urban Park can take advantage of the site's skate spot and playground. Additionally, the site also contains both tennis and handball courts for those who wish to play a game.
13.6 Miles
86% 14 votes
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Historic Buildings 3610 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
Blenheim, a historic home completed just before the Civil War, is now a museum and shows reenactments for tourists. Restoration efforts produce authenticity of the home, especially the graffiti and writings on the walls from the soldiers of war.
13.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Tennis 5200 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
The Junior Tennis Champions Center specializes in competitive tennis training programs for junior tennis players. A variety of programs are offered, including tennis programs for adults. The center also hosts an annual summer training camp.
13.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Tennis 5200 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
Members can choose from 32 indoor and outdoor tennis courts to play on at College Park Tennis Club. In addition to the courts, there is a fitness facility with exercise equipment and a yoga studio.
13.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
With freestyle skate sessions open to the public, Wells Ice Rink offers an indoor ice rink for hockey and figure skating. The rink hosts the Wells Warriors Ice Hockey Club, a community hockey league for the local youth.
13.6 Miles
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Swimming Pool 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
As a lifeguard protected pool, Ellen E. Linson Splash Park offers visitors a multipurpose pool for swimming. The pool has fountains, a roped off water slide, a lap area, wading pool, and more.
13.6 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 9751 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Located along the Occoquan River, Occoquan Regional Park provides access for fishing and boating as well as trails along the river and in wooded areas. The park's 400 acres includes open green space, sports facilities and picnic areas.
13.7 Miles
Aviation Museums 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
College Park Aviation Museum is located on the site of the world's oldest operating airport and houses a variety of aviation artifacts and replicas which depict the rich history of the airfield.
13.8 Miles
88% 82 votes
Hiking Trails 7400 Georgetown Pk., McLean, VA MoreLess Info
The waterfall hike trail through Scott's Run Nature Preserve is the closest one to the Metro DC area. The main trail is a 2.2 mile loop, but there are also many interconnecting trails along the 384 acres that make up the park.
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