- The list below includes 431 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Virginia, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Swimming Pool, Art Gallery, Parks and Trampoline Parks.
- From Hidden Pond Nature Center to South Run Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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The McCrillis Gardens have been renovated to become a premier shade garden. The selected trees, shrubs, and flowers were expertly selected to provide color and texture year round and the garden is cared for by the botanical art students.
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Offering separate fenced off play areas for large and small breeds, the Baron Cameron Dog Park is a popular destination for dog owners in Reston. The park offers safe, off-leash areas for dogs to run and play, as well as a water station and balls for fetching.
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The main house of the Sully Plantation is considered to be the primary attraction at the site as it contains the small museum, gift shop, and historic exhibits in the home. Guests can also take the Forgotten Roads Tour which includes outdoor walking and exploration of the slave quarters.
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Ayrlawn Park is a 14.3 acre park offering large open fields and various recreational amenities. Attractions include a multipurpose field, a playground, two tennis courts, a softball field, and a baseball field.
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A public park, Reston North Park features a playground for kids with slides, swings, and climbing structures. The park also features a baseball diamond and a soccer field, as well as walking trails.
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Located near Andrews Air Force Base, Cosca Regional Park offers a combination of land that has been developed for recreation and natural untouched areas. A large children's playground is available in addition to a family friendly train and a boathouse that has paddleboat rentals.
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As a significant site for the early settlers of the region, Sully Historic Site consists of a main house, visitor center, and other historical buildings. Visitors can take a group tour of the main house with a guide.
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The local history of the city is put on display at The Manassas Museum. The permanent exhibits go into the Native American past of the area, but the bulk of the collection is on the Civil War and related artifacts.
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The spacious fields of Bull Run Regional Park offers many outdoor activities like picnicking, camping, hiking, disc golf, and shooting at the public range. During the summer a large outdoor pool is open as well.
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Built in 1852 as a middle-class plantation home, the Surratt House Museum recaptures life during the mid-19th century. It features an array of authentic home goods from the years 1840 to 1865 and puts a special emphasis on the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.