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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40.6 Miles
70% 10 votes
History Museums 173 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the historic Main Street in downtown, Mosby Museum is located within Brentmoor which housed John Singleton Mosby and his family during the 19th century. The house has been fully restored and interpretive exhibits are on display to explain daily life in the historic house.
40.7 Miles
94% 1023 votes
Historic Ships Pier 1, 301 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202 MoreLess Info
Historic Ships in Baltimore is a local maritime museum which features a range of artifacts as well as historic sea vessels including a submarine from World War II, a warship, a screwpile lighthouse and more.
40.7 Miles
85% 2244 votes
Landmarks Baltimore, MD MoreLess Info
One of the oldest seaports in the country, Inner Harbor is also a local tourist attraction being home to a variety of shops, museums, restaurants, entertainment centers and more.
40.7 Miles
93% 337 votes
Battlefields 120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA MoreLess Info
The battle climax of the Civil War took place in the regions covered by the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. Visitors can learn about the war and the specific battles of the area through the park's museum and by walking across the battlefields themselves.
40.7 Miles
91% 215 votes
Historic Sites 120 Chatham Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 MoreLess Info
The spacious Georgia mansion and grounds, Chatham Manor, is a slice of Virginia history. The manor was home to many important and famous people throughout history and rooms are dedicated to preserving their memory.
40.7 Miles
84% 25 votes
Parks 2410 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA MoreLess Info
Old Mill Park is a riverside park offering a variety of recreational amenities. The park's main attraction is several soccer fields. The park also offers picnic areas and open fields.
40.8 Miles
81% 5085 votes
Aquariums 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202 MoreLess Info
National Aquarium in Baltimore is an aquatic education and conservation center whose permanent collection on display features a wide range of animal species in their naturalistic habitats. They also host daily dolphin shows and a 4D Immersion Theater.
40.8 Miles
86% 112 votes
Movie Theaters 645 S President Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 MoreLess Info
Landmark Theatres is a movie theater that showcases a variety of big-budget Hollywood productions as well as foreign films. The theater has luxury reclining seats that have cup holders and foot rests.
40.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 36A Main St, Ste 100, Warrenton, VA 20186 MoreLess Info
Featuring military and historical prints, Black Horse Gallery has snapshots of some of the most meaningful and vulnerable moments in the nation's history. Prints include selections from colonial times all the way up to modern day.
40.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 31 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 MoreLess Info
Berkley Gallery II is a fine arts and sculpture gallery located in historic downtown Warrenton across the street from original Berkley Gallery. The gallery houses an extensive collection of traditional American paintings and antique pieces.
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