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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32.3 Miles
96% 49 votes
Colleges & Universities 60 College Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered at St. John's College, located in Annapolis. The on-campus library provides a quiet place for students to read and study. Programs and events are held year round.
32.3 Miles
64% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 1600 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy first run films at a 12 screen movie theater at Cobb Village 12 Cinemas. The theater features digital projection and stadium seating and hosts birthday parties and other special events.
32.4 Miles
83% 90 votes
Haunted Tours 16 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
Annapolis Tours & Crawls offers a variety of walking tours, pub crawls, and combinations of the two in the downtown Annapolis area. Offerings include a craft beer pub tour and a ghost tour.
32.4 Miles
86% 235 votes
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Ego Alley

Landmarks Annapolis City Dock, Annapolis, MD MoreLess Info
Ego Alley, the commonly known nickname of the Annapolis City Dock, is known as such due to the stream of luxurious, extravagant yachts. A plaza is nearby allowing guests to sit and people watch while enjoying a snack.
32.4 Miles
94% 84 votes
Historic Homes 19 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 MoreLess Info
Arts and architecture of the 18th century is on display at Hammond-Harwood House. Take a tour to see exhibits like a gentlemen's study. Colonial guides are on hand to provide a more detailed account of the displays.
32.4 Miles
84% 171 votes
Gardens 186 Prince George St., Annapolis, MD MoreLess Info
Visitors to the William Paca Garden can enjoy serenity and beauty with a 45-minute tour, offered daily (fee applies). The two-acre garden is located at the Paca House, a restored 18th-century mansion reflecting the English country villas of the time.
32.5 Miles
97% 1911 votes
Colleges & Universities 121 Blake Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 MoreLess Info
One of the oldest service academies in the country, the U.S. Naval Academy provides undergraduate training to students who serve as officers in Navy and Marine Corps post-graduation. Visitors are invited for guided tours of the campus which includes museums, visitor center and more.
32.5 Miles
100% 13 votes
Kayaking 311 3rd Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 MoreLess Info
With direct access to Spa Creek, Annapolis Canoe & Kayak offers visitors watercraft rentals to take out on the water. Visitors can rent kayaks and canoes for the day, as well as stand up paddle boards and power boats.
32.5 Miles
- 7 votes
Mini Golf 1501 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 MoreLess Info
Arundel Golf Park offers golfers a place to practice with a covered driving range which is open during any type of weather. The park also features an 18 hole mini golf course as well as batting cages.
32.6 Miles
71% 7 votes
Parks 51 W Earleigh Heights Road, Severna Park, MD 21146 MoreLess Info
At the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail Park, travelers can hike or ride their bike from Boulters Way in Annapolis all the way to Glen Burnie, Maryland. Numerous picnic tables are accessible along the way.
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