Free & Cheap Things to Do in Herndon, VA

  • The list below includes 437 free or cheap things to do in or near Herndon, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Mini Golf, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Arrowbrook Park to Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Herndon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 437 free or cheap things to do in or near Herndon, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Mini Golf, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
  • From Arrowbrook Park to Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Herndon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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17.9 Miles
96% 863 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20008 MoreLess Info
The Hillwood Museum & Gardens features a collection of Russian imperial art and an 18th-century French decorative art collection. The site's gardens feature thirteen different outdoor rooms, including a putting green.
17.9 Miles
73% 15 votes
Parks 4401 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
18.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Military Museums 10600 Harry J. Parrish Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
Offering free admission, Freedom Museum was created to honor military personnel and the contribution they have made to liberty. With quality exhibits and the sharing of patriotic stories, it makes an ideal field trip for schools or youth groups.
18.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 11901 Claridge Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.
18.0 Miles
93% 94 votes
Islands George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Landscaped architects transformed overgrown farmland on a small island in 1930 to become the memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island. A forest was designed to mimic the original forest on the island, and there are miles of walking trails.
18.0 Miles
20% 20 votes
Bowling 100 S Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
A retro styled bowling alley with a classic feel, US Bowling hosts open bowling as well as a variety of leagues and tournaments. The alley also has a snack bar that serves a variety of refreshments.
18.1 Miles
82% 22 votes
Hiking Trails McLean, VA MoreLess Info
The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is part of a network that connects the Potomac with the upper Ohio River basin. This trail follows the same path George Washington took as he explored the area.
18.1 Miles
89% 9 votes
Science Museums 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
At the National Museum of Health & Medicine, visitors can study both on-site and virtual exhibits. The location contains historical, anatomical, and neuroanatomical collections as well as a historical archive and a human development anatomy center.
18.2 Miles
88% 49 votes
Historic Sites 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
18.2 Miles
60% 91 votes
Monuments Memorial Parkway, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
As an expression of gratitude towards the Dutch people for their help during and after World War II, Netherlands Carillon was dedicated. The 49 bell carillon is a reminder of our friends and their service every time the bells sound.
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