Free & Cheap Things to Do in Arlington, VA

  • 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.
  • 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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18.4 Miles
90% 52 votes
Historic Sites 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
The main house of the Sully Plantation is considered to be the primary attraction at the site as it contains the small museum, gift shop, and historic exhibits in the home. Guests can also take the Forgotten Roads Tour which includes outdoor walking and exploration of the slave quarters.
18.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Sculpture Parks 13200 Mid-Atlantic Blvd, Laurel, MD 20708 MoreLess Info
Featuring Cretaceous-era plants and fossils, Dinosaur Park has a fenced-in fossil area where visitors can help search for fossils. The park has a garden with interpretive signs as well as a small picnic area.
18.5 Miles
75% 48 votes
Recreation Centers 46105 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
In addition to the historic Lanesville Ordinary & Post Office, the Claude Moore Park Recreation Center features several outdoor activities. The park has eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions, two fishing ponds, and live animal displays at the Vestal's Gap Visitor Center.
18.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 17721 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
Known for its shallow, kid friendly pools, Hallowell Pool has a variety of pools that are 3.5 to 5 feet deep. The pool can be used for wading or swimming laps.
18.5 Miles
78% 9 votes
365

The nZone

Sports Facilities/Fields 14550 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
With several indoor turf fields to choose from, The nZone offers sports fields and a fitness center for training. The center hosts fitness boot camps, kids classes, adult sports leagues, and other activities.
18.6 Miles
90% 20 votes
Historic Sites 21544 Old Vestal's Gap Rd., Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Located in eastern Loudoun County is Virginia's Claude Moore Park and Lanesville Heritage Area. The park features eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions and fishing ponds while the heritage center features a historic schoolhouse and sportsplex.
18.6 Miles
84% 25 votes
History Museums 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Farm life of the past is put on display at the Heritage Farm Museum through several exhibits. The main displays include the interactive children's farm exhibits, the workhorse museum, and an interactive farm kitchen.
18.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
History Museums 9 S Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
Situated in the 1884 B&O Railstation, the Gaithersburg Community Museum contains a lot of history and imagination. The museum offers tours, rentals, genealogy information, preserved pieces of the community's past, and much more.
18.7 Miles
- 0 votes
369

Cash Lake

Lake Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
As a fishing destination, Cash Lake offers visitors a freshwater reservoir with fishing allowed on the pier and lake shore. While fishing, visitors have the opportunity to catch bass and bluegill.
18.7 Miles
63% 8 votes
Laser Tag 22446 Davis Dr, Ste 127, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Sudden Combat is an indoor paintball, laser tag and fitness arena packed inside a 15,000 square foot facility. Professional law enforcement training is also featured along with after hours group parties.
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