Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fairfax, VA

  • The list below includes 449 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Van Dyck Park to Daniels Run Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 449 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Van Dyck Park to Daniels Run Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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8.5 Miles
78% 80 votes
Parks 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The focus of the 476-acre Lake Fairfax Park is the 20-acre lake itself that offers fishing and boating. There is also an on-site waterpark known as The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole with a lazy river, tunnels, slides, and an interactive water play area for children.
8.6 Miles
88% 56 votes
Aviation Museums 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Run by the Smithsonian Institution, the National Air & Space Museum is a museum that houses the world's largest collection of space and aviation artifacts and memorabilia. In addition to tours, the museum also offers access to lectures and events.
8.6 Miles
92% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 6859 Springfield Mall, Springfield Town Ctr, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
With comfortable seating and an array of concessions, Regal Cinemas-Springfield Town Center 12 shows the latest movies. And with several theaters such as those showing IMAX and/or 3D films, there are many movies to choose from.
8.6 Miles
68% 22 votes
Movie Theaters Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
As the biggest IMAX screen in all of Northern Virginia, the Airbus IMAX Theatre strives to give movie-goers a unique and memorable movie experience. The movies are projected on special screens that are several stories high.
8.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150 MoreLess Info
Established in 1993, the Virginia Art Expo is an art gallery and custom framing company that sells original artwork, prints, posters, and oil paintings. The company also does repairs and makes custom mirrors.
8.7 Miles
98% 2836 votes
Aviation Museums 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Two huge hangars compose the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Thousands of aviation and space artifacts are on display such as a Concorde and the space shuttle Discovery.
8.7 Miles
74% 19 votes
Sports Bars 1617 Washington Plaza N., Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Kalypsos Sports Tavern is a sports bar that offers multiple rooms. The sports bar features multiple big screen televisions and a wide variety of beer, wine and spirits, while the indoor dining area and patio offer a more elegant ambiance.
8.7 Miles
93% 181 votes
Aviation Museums National Air & Space Museum, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
The historic Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is a museum that displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts. The museum is best known for being the home of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and the Discovery space shuttle.
8.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 1639 Washington Plz N, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The Reston Museum & Shop offers learning opportunities for visitors who want to learn more about the history of the local area. The museum's features include archival materials and exhibits.
8.9 Miles
27% 30 votes
Bus Tours 1000 Ohio Drive, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
Explore the Arlington National Cemetery with ANC Tours/Martz gray Line – Day Tours. The guided bus tour travels from the welcome centre to Arlington House, with stops at the gravesites of the Kennedys, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, and the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
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