Free & Cheap Things to Do in Alexandria, VA

  • The list below includes 446 free or cheap things to do in or near Alexandria, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Homes, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Alexandria National Cemetery to Old Town Waterfront, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alexandria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 446 free or cheap things to do in or near Alexandria, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Homes, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Alexandria National Cemetery to Old Town Waterfront, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alexandria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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Horseback Riding 1101 Glenallan Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
Wheaton Park Stables is an equestrian facility that provides youth summer camps, private horseback riding lessons, group lessons, and pony rides. The site also offers escorted year-round trail rides to beginners.
17.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 12390 Fairwood Parkway, Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
Fairwood Park offers large playgrounds for all age groups. There is a football field and soccer area for local teams and ample space for flying kites. The park also offers covered spaces with picnic tables and barbecue pits for gatherings.
17.8 Miles
35% 37 votes
Movie Theaters 4110 W Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22033 MoreLess Info
A 10-screen movie theater, Regal Fairfax Towne Center 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers reclining chairs, reserved seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a concession area with food and drinks.
17.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Shopping Districts Lake Thoreau Loop Trl, Reston, VA 20191 MoreLess Info
South Lakes Village Center is a charming outdoor shopping center that features an array of shops and dining establishments. The center features over 15 shops, and diverse dining such as Asian cuisine, Mexican cuisine and frozen yogurt.
17.9 Miles
91% 69 votes
Historic Sites 3725 Doctor Samuel Mudd Road, Waldorf, MD MoreLess Info
The Dr. Samuel Mudd House & Museum is the original home of the physician who set the leg of John Wilkes Booth. This historic landmark still contains many authentic pieces of furniture and decor as well as a gift shop.
17.9 Miles
79% 14 votes
National & State Parks West Ox Rd., Chantilly, VA MoreLess Info
Ox Hill Battlefield Park is a historical park, as it was the setting for the only major Civil War battle of Fairfax County. Kiosks throughout the park teach visitors the history as they stroll through this peaceful area.
17.9 Miles
75% 8 votes
Swimming Pool 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Built in 1991, the Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center serves the recreational needs of the local community with a 60,000-square-foot indoor fitness facility. Features of the center include a 40-meter indoor pool, hot tubs, racquetball courts, saunas, and fitness equipment.
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Recreation Centers 11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The Potomac Community Recreation Center is a recreation center offering an open space for recreational and social purposes. Many classes and programs are hosted at the recreation center, and the center has rooms available for rent for various special events.
18.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 2040 Upper Lake Drive, Reston, VA 20191 MoreLess Info
At Reston Association Lake Thoreau Pool, visitors can swim laps in a 25 meter pool at a shallow depth of 5 feet. The aquatics facility also has a wading pool, spa, and picnic tables.
18.2 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.
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