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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31.7 Miles
100% 6 votes
Children's Play Area 8940 Rte 108, Ste F, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
With the focus on child development, Child Playtime & Swellness Center offers several play areas for young children to explore. Visitors can rent the facility for their child's birthday party.
31.8 Miles
86% 122 votes
Farms & Ranches 22200 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876 MoreLess Info
Butler's Orchard is a 300-acre family farm that boasts 300 acres of pick-your-own fruits and vegetables. They also offer an on site farmer's market that sells homemade jams, baked goods and fresh produce.
31.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
Laser Tag 9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Shadowland Laser Adventures provides an entertaining and memorable laser tag experience to those who play there. The center contains a misty, multi-level playing arena for guests to play laser tag in.
31.8 Miles
93% 29 votes
Parks 10000 Rt 108, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Centennial Park is a 325 acre park populated by fields, woodlands, wetlands, and a large lake. Visitors to the park can find picnic, playground, and sports areas, as well as a variety of wildlife.
31.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Family Fun Center 9133 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Play N' Learn's Playground Superstores is a playset shopping center and playground area. Try-before-you-buy swing sets and jungle gyms are prominently featured, along with special group parties, trampolines and arcade games.
32.0 Miles
80% 245 votes
Music Venue 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
Rams Head Tavern at Annapolis is a local bar which offers a range of dining options and beer on tap coupled with live music and entertainment.
32.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 311 Dogwood Road, Severna Park, MD 21108 MoreLess Info
Elvaton Park offers visitors access to six baseball fields, a tennis court, and a multi-purpose field. The location also features a concession stand for parents and family members that are watching their young relatives.
32.1 Miles
98% 42 votes
History Museums 84 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD MoreLess Info
Get a history lesson at Banneker-Douglas Museum, the State of Maryland's official museum of African-American heritage. Exhibits, programs and projects help paint a picture of this rich cultural heritage. Admission is free.
32.2 Miles
90% 386 votes
Landmarks 91 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
Built in 1772, Maryland State House is the oldest operating state capitol in the country and features the largest wooden dome built in America without the use of nails. Guided tours of the capitol and the surrounding gardens are available.
32.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2846 Brooke Road, Stafford, VA 22554 MoreLess Info
Aquia Landing is nearly a quarter-mile of recreational beach that is open year round. They offer a natural setting surrounded by wooded and marshy areas and provide recreational amenities including pavilions with picnic tables and sand volleyball courts.
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