Free & Cheap Things to Do in McLean, VA

  • The list below includes 482 free or cheap things to do in or near McLean, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Great Falls National Park to Clemyjontri Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McLean and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 482 free or cheap things to do in or near McLean, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds and Comedy Clubs.
  • From Great Falls National Park to Clemyjontri Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McLean and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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22.3 Miles
67% 6 votes
Skating Rinks 9890 Brewers Ct, Laurel, MD 20723 MoreLess Info
The Laurel Skating Center is a recreational skating facility that offers skating lessons, classes, and party packages. The facility is available for birthday parties and has classes for children ages 5 and older.
22.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 3601 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20724 MoreLess Info
Bacontown Park has several amenities for sports including a roller hockey court, two basketball courts, a tennis court and a baseball field. They also have a playground and a 332 ft paved trail.
22.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Military Museums 10600 Harry J. Parrish Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
Offering free admission, Freedom Museum was created to honor military personnel and the contribution they have made to liberty. With quality exhibits and the sharing of patriotic stories, it makes an ideal field trip for schools or youth groups.
22.8 Miles
Laser Tag 14201 Woodcliff Ct, Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a castle and knight themed multilevel laser tag arena with fog, lights, and sounds at Castle Laser Tag. The laser tag venue also hosts birthday parties and corporate events.
22.9 Miles
81% 16 votes
Historic Homes 15520 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191 MoreLess Info
The oldest house remaining in Prince William County, Woodbridge's' Rippon Lodge Historic Site is a popular tourist destination. The lodge was originally a tobacco plantation and is now a home museum open to the public for tours of the house and grounds.
23.0 Miles
83% 64 votes
Battlefields Battlefield Parkway, Leesburg, VA MoreLess Info
The first Civil War engagement to take place in Loudoun County is memorialized at Ball's Bluff Battlefield & National Cemetery. The site of the battle is preserved, and tours of the area are held every week from April to November.
23.1 Miles
86% 37 votes
Breweries 9445 Washington Blvd N, Suite F, Laurel, MD 20723 MoreLess Info
Jailbreak Brewing Company serves a variety of beers. Patrons can take tours of the brewery. Guests can also sample beers in the tasting room. Jailbreak Brewing Company does not serve food.
23.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 3600 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716 MoreLess Info
A one-acre facility for canine recreation, the City of Bowie Dog Park provides open space with mulch, trees and benches. The park is fenced and has a separate area for small or shy dogs.
23.3 Miles
89% 70 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6692 Cedar lane, Columbia, MD 21044 MoreLess Info
Robinson Nature Center offers a range of interactive exhibits and educational programs about local wildlife and ecosystems. The center also contains a multi-purpose auditorium, a digital planetarium and many other attractions.
23.3 Miles
85% 34 votes
Battlefields Balls Bluff Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the Civil War, Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park is a popular historical site in Leesburg. The park offers guided tours of the battlefield to aid in educating both children and adults about the war.
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