Free & Cheap Things to Do in Annandale, VA

  • The list below includes 446 free or cheap things to do in or near Annandale, Virginia, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Fairfax County's Cross County Trail to Pine Ridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Annandale 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 Annandale, Virginia, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Fairfax County's Cross County Trail to Pine Ridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Annandale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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8.4 Miles
93% 94 votes
Islands George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Landscaped architects transformed overgrown farmland on a small island in 1930 to become the memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island. A forest was designed to mimic the original forest on the island, and there are miles of walking trails.
8.5 Miles
89% 204 votes
Historic Homes 121 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
8.5 Miles
92% 172 votes
Specialty Museums 105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.
8.6 Miles
89% 728 votes
Arts Centers 105 N Union St., Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.
8.6 Miles
87% 84 votes
Historic Homes 9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039 MoreLess Info
Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
8.7 Miles
91% 307 votes
Airfields George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
Guests to Gravelly Point Park are able to have great views for planespotting as planes from the Reagan Airport take off and land over the park area. There are also park-related activities like picnicking, biking, and running.
8.8 Miles
76% 33 votes
History Museums 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
The year of 1771 is brought to life at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run which is a living history farm. Guests can both watch and listen to stories from people in period dress who go about the average day at a historic farm.
8.8 Miles
93% 181 votes
Historic Districts 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22309 MoreLess Info
Plan a visit to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill to learn more about the largest distillery in America at its time. The 18th century process used to make whiskey is on display April through October.
8.8 Miles
60% 15 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 4209 Fairfax Corner Ave E, Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
A pottery studio, Color Me Mine invites visitors to paint their own pieces of pottery, which the studio then fires. The studio holds events for kids and adults, and offers a variety of promotions.
8.9 Miles
79% 101 votes
Movie Theaters 11900 Palace Way, Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
A movie theater offering first-run movies, Fairfax Corner 14 + Xtreme features auditoriums with digital projection, RealD 3D and stadium seating. The theater provides a restaurant and bar, self-service ticketing, a party room and arcade games.
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