- 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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Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington, DC 20560
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The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is an art museum featuring several permanent and temporary art exhibits. The sculpture garden houses over twenty unique sculptures. The museum also hosts various educational programs and offers guided tours on request.
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Stories of the Hebrew Bible are on display at the Ratner Museum. Sculptures, paintings and children's books are among the features, and visitors are encouraged to touch the art for a more hands-on experience.
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With fresh water and a safe environment, Cabin John Dog Park is considered a top dog park. Open sunrise to sunset, patrons can allow their pets to go leashless and mingle with other dogs while socializing with other dog lovers.
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International Spy Museum is devoted to both true and fictional espionage, and accordingly visitors can see exhibits relating to real life spies as well as James Bond. Both children and adults can enjoy the many interactive exhibits.
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Cabin John Regional Park has a well-maintained 5-mile recreational hiking and biking trail. They also have a skating rink, campgrounds, picnic and playground areas, and outdoor tennis courts, among others.
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Located on 25 acres of scenic land, River Farm is a gardening area that the American Horticultural Society calls home. The farm is also popular for a number of event rentals, including weddings and business gatherings.
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The National Museum of Crime & Punishment covers the country's incarceration system, offering interactive learning experiences on topics like the judicial system and consequences of crime. The museum also offers forensic science workshops for guests who wish to learn about CSI techniques.
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At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. The location's collections celebrate flight in popular culture and the site also hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
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Washington, DC
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The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture is an art museum that features both portraits and folk art works. The location contains a gift shop for those who are seeking a souvenir.
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Regal Fox Stadium 16 is a 16 screen movie theater with stadium seating that also features an IMAX auditorium. The theater airs first run films with digital projection and features an arcade and a party room.