Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA

  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Historic Homes, Food Tours and Bike Paths.
  • From University of Virginia to Saunders-Monticello Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlottesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg and Orange.
  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Historic Homes, Food Tours and Bike Paths.
  • From University of Virginia to Saunders-Monticello Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlottesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg and Orange.
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45.0 Miles
88% 110 votes
Historic Sites 8895 George Collins Parkway, New Market, VA MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds of the historic Bushong Farm, the Virginia Museum of the Civil War covers the history of this monumental war across the state as well as specific exhibits on the Battle of New Market. Visitors can also take a self-guided tour of the nearby battlefield.
45.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Military Museums 8895 George R Collins Parkway, New Market, VA 22844 MoreLess Info
Located in the New Market Battlefield State Park, the Hall of Valor Civil War Museum pays tribute to the cadets who fought in the Battle of New Market. The Emmy award-winning Field Of Lost Shoes is shown hourly.
45.9 Miles
67% 21 votes
Flea Markets 3549 Old Valley Pike, New Market, VA 22844 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 50 dealers selling a variety of products, the Shenandoah Valley Flea Market is a market selling numerous items to the general public. Items sold at the market include household and personal goods, collectibles, and antiques.
47.4 Miles
78% 68 votes
Cemeteries Fredericksburg, VA MoreLess Info
The well-known Confederate General lost his arm in a battle near Chancellorsville which now rests at the Grave of Stonewall Jackson's Arm. It was buried separately from his body due to the fact he lived for several years after the amputation and is currently commemorated with four stone markers.
48.4 Miles
100% 35 votes
Hiking Trails Crisman Hollow Road off of 211, Luray, VA MoreLess Info
Offering fabulous views of both Blue Ridge Mountain and Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Storybook Trail is a great place for a leisurely stroll or short hike. Paved, it is suitable for families with young children.
49.0 Miles
92% 305 votes
Battlefields 9001 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA MoreLess Info
Several sites are contained at Battlefield Fredericksburg including a house built in 1836, the Fredericksburg National Cemetery, the Howison's Hill cannon rifle area. Walking tours are offered throughout the park, but guests can also drive from location to location in the area.
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