- The list below includes 490 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, Dog Park, Parks and Bike Paths.
- From Tomb of the Unknowns to Arlington National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Reston and Bethesda.
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            Massive pies with crisp, chewy crusts emerge from stone ovens topped with locally-sourced ingredients and housemade meatballs        
    
    
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            The Lyceum is essentially a history museum that was founded in 1839 by a group calling themselves the Alexandria Lyceum in conjunction with the Alexandria Library Company. Local history collections, school programs, concerts, and lectures are offered within the museum.        
    
    
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            Clara Barton National Historic Site is the first of its kind being dedicated to the life and accomplishments of a woman. It preserves the historic home of Clara Barton who founded the American Red Cross.        
    
    
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            Glen Echo Park is a local art and culture center where visitors can participate in a number of workshops for visual and performing arts. The park also contains many attractions such as a Spanish-style ballroom, an antique carousal, children's theaters and more.        
    
    
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                305 S. St. Asaph St. Suite 4, Alexandria, VA 22314
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            The metropolitan area of Washington DC features a wide variety of cuisine options that are highlighted through DC Metro Food Tours. The company takes guests along walking tours of specific neighborhoods to visit and taste items at locally owned and operated establishments.        
    
    
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            Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.        
    
    
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                105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 
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            Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.        
    
    
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            A variety of interactive natural exhibits are on display at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, along with live animal displays and a nature center rain garden. Little ones enjoy the puppet stage.        
    
    
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            Little Falls Hiker-Biker Trail is a 3.5 mile trail that offers a more rustic path closer to the water's edge. The trail is good for running or cycling and also facilitates a pleasant walk.        
    
    
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                Fairfax County, Annandale, VA 22003
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            Connecting the county from one end to the other, Fairfax County's Cross Country Trail is 40 miles of meadow, stream, vale, hills, and urban city landscapes for locals to enjoy.        
    
    
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            With a variety of sports fields to choose from, Pine Ridge Park offers visitors a recreational space for baseball and soccer. The park has a walking trail that takes visitors past a community garden with flowers and vegetables.