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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Oriental Bistro 3221 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
From the merchant: Minutes from old town - amazing cocktails and Asian fusion cuisine featuring Chinese, Thai, Japanese & sushi.
16.2 Miles
87% 39 votes
Parks 555 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD MoreLess Info
Located on Maryland's Greenbelt, Buddy Attick Park features a man-made lake and extensive walking, hiking, and bike trails. Picnicking and seasonal events like fireworks displays and Easter egg hunts are also draws.
16.2 Miles
48% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2002, ArcLight Bethesda is a local movie theater that aims to provide a memorable movie-watching experience for its guests. The theater shows a variety of films, ranging from Hollywood hits to independent movies.
16.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
Soccer Field 7600 Ora Glen Dr, Ste 1250, Greenbelt, MD 20768 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2006, Quick Feet Soccer Training specializes in classes and one-on-one training for youth athletes of all levels. Team classes and all day camps are available, as well as birthday parties and private lessons.
16.3 Miles
100% 16 votes
History Museums 10B Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD MoreLess Info
This 700 sq. foot home is the Greenbelt Museum, which was part of a planned community in the 1930's. Today it offers tours of the home with period correct furniture depicting life during the Great Depression.
16.4 Miles
88% 16 votes
Movie Theaters 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
P & G's Old Greenbelt Theatre is a currently a movie theater that has also served as a community and performing arts theater in the past. It is a single screen theater that features a Cinemascope screen.
16.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 10200 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
East Gate Swim & Tennis Club is a swimming pool with lanes for swimming laps, a shallow end, a diving well with two boards and a baby pool. There are also tennis courts, a basketball hoop and a field.
16.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Dog Park 13000 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Founded in honor of a fallen police dog, the K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park provides a large area for pets to socialize and exercise together. The park provides clean-up bags for the dogs' waste as well as agility equipment.
16.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Kids will love the dark wood of the park and equipment at Fantasy Playground, it will feel like they're playing in a tree house. There is equipment that children can climb on, over, and under for limitless fun.
16.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 14300 Featherstone Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 MoreLess Info
With a vert ramp with a drop of more than 11 feet, Veterans Skate Park has fun, daring, and safe opportunities to practice stunts. Amenities include a 60 foot kidney bowl, an open flow course, and lots of stairs.
16.5 Miles
91% 109 votes
Visitor Centers Code 130, Greenbelt, MD 20771 MoreLess Info
Goddard Visitor Center, named after Dr. Robert H. Goddard, houses a large variety of informative exhibits which showcase NASA's work in various fields such as astrophysics, communications and more, in addition to many model and vintage artifacts.
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