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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26.6 Miles
100% 17 votes
Cemeteries Quantico, VA MoreLess Info
Quantico National Cemetery, located in Triangle, Virginia, is reserved for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Established in 1983, it houses seven memorials over 725 acres. Among the notable burials is Captain Frederick C. Branch, the first African-American officer of the Marine Corps.
26.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Lake Columbia, MD 21044 MoreLess Info
The man-made Lake Kittamaqundi offers 27 acres of water with a rough depth of around seven feet. Boating is the most popular activity on the lake as there is a large boathouse with a wooden pier located along the western shore.
26.6 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.
26.7 Miles
46% 68 votes
Movie Theaters 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, AMC Columbia 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, self-service ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
26.8 Miles
67% 15 votes
Bowling 8246 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD 21113 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling alley with electronic scoring, bumpers, and glow bowling on offer, Greenway Bowl offers open bowling, tournament play, and a variety of leagues. The facility is available for party rentals.
26.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5876 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21045 MoreLess Info
Owned and managed by the local community, the Columbia Ice Rink provides visitors with daily open skating sessions. The rink is also used for skating instruction, and features a pro shop and refreshment bar as well.
26.9 Miles
79% 34 votes
National & State Parks 43098 Edwards Ferry Rd., Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park, Leesburg, has several miles of wooded trails winding to the Potomac River and scenic overlook. The river trail offers easy walking. Other trails include minor hills in this well maintained park.
26.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 5081 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 MoreLess Info
Covering 93 acres, Cedar Lake Park is a quality sports complex and recreation area. It includes two lighted turf fields, four lighted ball diamonds, bocce courts, tennis courts, playground equipment, and outdoor fitness equipment.
27.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 5750 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046 MoreLess Info
Spanning 298-acres of land, Blandair Regional Park is a recreational park that features a playground, a pond, and several multipurpose sports fields. The fields have bleachers and there is parking available in the park.
27.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 6881 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge, MD 21075 MoreLess Info
Within Waterloo Park visitors can access two tennis courts, a ball diamond, a basketball court, and a multipurpose field. The 22-acre park site also features two picnic pavilions and an extensive children's playground.
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