Free & Cheap Things to Do in Sterling, VA

  • The list below includes 392 free or cheap things to do in or near Sterling, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Laser Tag, Family Fun Center, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From Algonkian Regional Park to Briar Patch Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sterling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 392 free or cheap things to do in or near Sterling, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Laser Tag, Family Fun Center, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • From Algonkian Regional Park to Briar Patch Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sterling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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35.4 Miles
89% 19 votes
Farms & Ranches 1608 Russell Road, Berryville, VA MoreLess Info
A family owned farm in Berryville, Mackintosh Fruit Farm is a popular gathering place for locals to meet with the community and access fresh produce. The farm started as an apple and peach orchard and has grown into a full size farm that grows apples, peaches, berries, brambles and pawpaw.
35.4 Miles
89% 45 votes
National & State Parks 6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown, MD 21769 MoreLess Info
The Washington Monument State Park is home of the monument built in 1837 to honor George Washington and the site of Maryland's first Civil War battle. The park offers views of the valley, hiking, picnicking, and a Civil War Museum.
35.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Historic Buildings Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
A schoolhouse in which the first free African American children received an education after the end of the Civil War, Tolson's Chapel is rich with history. Visitors can tour the inside of the small building.
35.5 Miles
81% 48 votes
History Museums 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Pry House Field Hospital Museum is a two-story building which served as the headquarters of the Union Army before. It has exhibits showing the items and methods used to treat wounded soldiers during the Battle of Antietam.
35.5 Miles
93% 74 votes
Cemeteries Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Antietam National Cemetery, a part of the Antietam National Battlefield, is the final resting place of many Union soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam, as well as other war veterans.
35.5 Miles
91% 11 votes
Pubs 128 East German Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 MoreLess Info
The Mecklenburg Inn is an English-style pub that offers only bar service to those who are 21 and over. Pub style menu items are available, as well as music and an outdoor area to relax or dance.
35.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks RR 480, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 MoreLess Info
Morgan Grove Park provides a community setting for outdoor activities on 25 acres. Amenities include a covered pavilion, picnic tables, soccer fields, exercise areas, a playground, walking trails and a volleyball court.
35.6 Miles
92% 13 votes
History Museums Princess and East German Streets, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 MoreLess Info
Located in the Entler Hotel is West Virginia's historic Shepherdstown Museum. The museum was founded to preserve the areas structures, artifacts, furniture and documents from the late 1800's.
35.7 Miles
90% 30 votes
Colleges & Universities 301 N King St., Shepherdstown, WV 25443 MoreLess Info
In addition to the historic Shepherd University campus, visitors can enjoy athletic events at the modernized stadium that holds the school's football games. There are even three on site theaters offering a wide range of plays from both new and old writers.
35.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Historic Sites 16500 Shepherdstown pike (MD34), Sharpsburg, MD MoreLess Info
Also known as Ferry Hill Place, Ferry Hill Plantation is a historic building that has been a private home, a restaurant, and the headquarters for C&O Canal. The building is now a visitor center, with a variety of informative exhibits.
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