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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Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine from a vast menu with the many delicious dishes of the peninsula
16.5 Miles
58% 12 votes
Skating Rinks 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 MoreLess Info
Hosting open skate sessions, Cabin John Park Ice Rink provides three skating rinks for hockey and figure skating. The hockey rink is NHL regulation sized, while the figure skating rink is Olympics regulation sized.
16.6 Miles
77% 26 votes
Bowling 11207 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the White Oak Duckpin Lanes can play a game of cosmic bowling, during which they can enjoy disco lights, fog, and oldies music. The bowling alley also has a grill snack bar.
16.6 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters Beltway Plaza Mall, 6198 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 MoreLess Info
A small discount movie theater, Academy 8 Theaters shows contemporary films. It offers a variety of concessions and refreshment combos, and runs a number of specials, including movie clubs for seniors and loyalty programs for frequent guests.
16.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Situated along the Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Ridge Park offers boating and fishing opportunities as well as a 9-hole golf course with driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course. It also has picnic tables, playgrounds and walking trails.
16.7 Miles
25% 12 votes
Dog Park Orebaugh Ave & Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
The Wheaton Regional Dog Park offers pets the chance to play on a grass surface. The location also features a 6-foot chain link fence so owners can let their dogs off their leashes safely.
16.8 Miles
86% 22 votes
Dog Park 10900 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
With fresh water and a safe environment, Cabin John Dog Park is considered a top dog park. Open sunrise to sunset, patrons can allow their pets to go leashless and mingle with other dogs while socializing with other dog lovers.
16.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Skating Rinks 11751 Orebaugh Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
The Wheaton Ice Arena is a public ice skating facility that offers ice skating lessons, ice hockey classes, and skating exhibitions throughout the year. The facility contains an NHL sized ice rink and a workout center.
16.9 Miles
95% 104 votes
National & State Parks 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817 MoreLess Info
Cabin John Regional Park has a well-maintained 5-mile recreational hiking and biking trail. They also have a skating rink, campgrounds, picnic and playground areas, and outdoor tennis courts, among others.
17.0 Miles
97% 30 votes
Kayaking 9812 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
17.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 11901 Claridge Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.
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