Free & Cheap Things to Do in Colonial Beach, VA

  • The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Colonial Beach, Virginia, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Marinas, Art Gallery, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Westmoreland State Park to Colonial Beach Municipal Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Colonial Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stafford, Fredericksburg, Port Tobacco and Waldorf.
  • The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Colonial Beach, Virginia, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Marinas, Art Gallery, History Museums and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Westmoreland State Park to Colonial Beach Municipal Pier, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Colonial Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stafford, Fredericksburg, Port Tobacco and Waldorf.
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48.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Visitor Centers 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Hosting more than 30,000 visitors each year, the Ellanor C Lawrence Park - Walney Visitors Center is a public park facility that has a wealth of information available for visitors. Located in a restored farmhouse, the center hosts exhibits, too.
48.9 Miles
67% 9 votes
Farms & Ranches 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a restored Revolutionary War era farm and visitor's park dedicated to educating visitors on life in colonial America. Open daily, the farm and park have a pavilion that can be reserved for group outings.
49.0 Miles
93% 27 votes
National & State Parks 5040 Walney Road, Centreville, VA MoreLess Info
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park serves as a wildlife preservation area. Visitors can hike, picnic, and learn more about the area in the Walney Visitor Center's refurbished 1780's farmhouse.
49.0 Miles
75% 12 votes
Visitor Centers 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Chantilly area can gain knowledge of the area and enjoy outdoor recreation at the Walney Visitor Center. The surrounding trails provide scenic hikes, while the indoor nature center provides entertainment for the younger crowd.
49.0 Miles
94% 17 votes
Science Museums 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD MoreLess Info
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center sits on a 2,650-acre site that includes forests, wetlands, marshes and 12 miles of protected shoreline. Visitors can hike their many trails, go kayaking, see wildlife and enjoy educational programs.
49.0 Miles
71% 7 votes
Battlefields 6005 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 MoreLess Info
The Cold Harbor Battlefield Park - Garthright House is a Civil War battlefield area that offers guests the chance to drive through the battleground on a touring road. This particular path features signs that help visitors to understand the positioning of the armies during the battle.
49.2 Miles
94% 762 votes
Battlefields 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109 MoreLess Info
One of the most famous battles of the Civil War is preserved at the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Along with tours of the battlefield itself, visitors can learn more about this historic era at three on-site structures that serve as museums.
49.4 Miles
76% 33 votes
History Museums 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
The year of 1771 is brought to life at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run which is a living history farm. Guests can both watch and listen to stories from people in period dress who go about the average day at a historic farm.
49.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 209 Maryland Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037 MoreLess Info
Edgewater Park is a recreational park that contains four baseball fields, a paved walking trail, a picnic pavilion, and seasonal restrooms. The park also has a seasonal concession stand and 2 soccer fields.
49.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Architectural Buildings 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
A wooded 24 acre site is home to the American Center For Physics, which features a huge archive of physics materials along with rotating science and art exhibits. Four different physics societies can be located inside.
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