Free & Cheap Things to Do in Manassas, VA

  • The list below includes 308 free or cheap things to do in or near Manassas, Virginia, including 106 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Military Museums, Mini Golf and History Museums.
  • From Manassas National Battlefield Park to Ben Lomond Manor House & Old Rose Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manassas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Chantilly, Reston and Fairfax.
  • The list below includes 308 free or cheap things to do in or near Manassas, Virginia, including 106 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Military Museums, Mini Golf and History Museums.
  • From Manassas National Battlefield Park to Ben Lomond Manor House & Old Rose Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manassas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Arlington, Chantilly, Reston and Fairfax.
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23.3 Miles
83% 18 votes
Hiking Trails Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
As a popular biking trail, Custis Trail provides visitors with a scenic path that weaves through a wooded area. The trail follows Route 66, with local commuters often riding it.
23.4 Miles
91% 45 votes
Historic Sites 5801 Oxford Rd., Glen Echo, MD MoreLess Info
Clara Barton National Historic Site is the first of its kind being dedicated to the life and accomplishments of a woman. It preserves the historic home of Clara Barton who founded the American Red Cross.
23.4 Miles
87% 60 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 MoreLess Info
Glen Echo Park is a local art and culture center where visitors can participate in a number of workshops for visual and performing arts. The park also contains many attractions such as a Spanish-style ballroom, an antique carousal, children's theaters and more.
23.4 Miles
84% 101 votes
Food Tours 305 S. St. Asaph St. Suite 4, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The metropolitan area of Washington DC features a wide variety of cuisine options that are highlighted through DC Metro Food Tours. The company takes guests along walking tours of specific neighborhoods to visit and taste items at locally owned and operated establishments.
23.5 Miles
86% 580 votes
Historic Sites Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
23.5 Miles
64% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 1600 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy first run films at a 12 screen movie theater at Cobb Village 12 Cinemas. The theater features digital projection and stadium seating and hosts birthday parties and other special events.
23.6 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.
23.6 Miles
91% 202 votes
History Museums 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
23.6 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.
23.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Children's Entertainment Bethesda, MD 20816 MoreLess Info
Abracadabra Alex Magic Shows for Children features a professional magician sure to delight children and keep them giggling. Great for birthday parties, Abracadabra Alex sends each kid home with a balloon animal and a magic trick.
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