Free & Cheap Things to Do in Reston, VA

  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Reston, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Lake Fairfax Park to Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Reston, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Lake Fairfax Park to Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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32.3 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.
32.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake 10026 Hyla Brook Road, Columbia, MD 21044 MoreLess Info
Established in 1966, Wilde Lake is a man-made drainage reservoir that collects water runoff from 1140-acres of land. The lake has a 27-foot by 200-foot wide dam across the Patuxent River.
32.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Sites Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the Potomac River, Jefferson Rock is a rock formation along the Appalachian trail. The rock offers stunning panoramic views of the river and surrounding wilderness areas, and is accessible by hiking.
32.4 Miles
90% 29 votes
Historic Sites 1110 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD MoreLess Info
Schifferstadt is the oldest building in the area dating back to late 18th-century. The house today fucntions as an architecture and history museum owing to its German colonial design and restored furnishings.
32.4 Miles
97% 78 votes
National & State Parks 11012 Edmonds Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144 MoreLess Info
The historic farm of Sky Meadows forms the basis of the Sky Meadows State Park which is spread over 1,864 acres. Common activities include touring the historic home, hiking, picnicking, fishing, biking, and participating in the frequent nature and history programs.
32.5 Miles
94% 1298 votes
National & State Parks 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Costumed park staff and volunteers present historical vignettes throughout Harpers Ferry National Park on some days, while on other days, visitors can take classes to learn to knit, raise a garden, and bake bread. Visitors can also hike and fish at the park.
32.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5876 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Owned and managed by the local community, the Columbia Ice Rink provides visitors with daily open skating sessions. The rink is also used for skating instruction, and features a pro shop and refreshment bar as well.
32.6 Miles
44% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 9161 Commerce Center Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, UA Snowden Square Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
32.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 370 Doc Stone Road, Stafford, VA 22556 MoreLess Info
Situated on 17 acres, Smith Lake Park sits on the edge of Smith Lake facing the Aquia Creek Dam. The park provides a walking trail, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, a playground and facilities for baseball, football and soccer.
32.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters, 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
The Appalachian Trail is a famous, 2000 mile trail that allows hikers to explore the Appalachia region of New England. The trail is strung with a variety of lakes, streams, forests, stone structures, and wildlife.
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