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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19.6 Miles
77% 440 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 MoreLess Info
Many musical careers in the country genre were founded at the music hall known as The Birchmere. The venue still has many popular performances during the week and maintains a full-service restaurant.
19.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 12350 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Situated along the Occoquan Reservoir, Lake Ridge Park offers boating and fishing opportunities as well as a 9-hole golf course with driving range and an 18-hole miniature golf course. It also has picnic tables, playgrounds and walking trails.
19.6 Miles
90% 4206 votes
Monuments Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013 MoreLess Info
One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
19.7 Miles
96% 191 votes
Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD MoreLess Info
Brookside Gardens is a public facility which contains a variety of other specialty gardens, conservatories, a Japanese teahouse, a nature center and more.
19.7 Miles
95% 3769 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Jefferson Memorial features a shallow dome and a portico. The site contains a bronze statue and excerpts of Thomas Jefferson's famous document on the southwest interior wall.
19.7 Miles
89% 3616 votes
Parks Washington, DC 20565 MoreLess Info
The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
19.8 Miles
80% 5 votes
Walking Trails 9500 Brunett Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901 MoreLess Info
The Rock Creek Trails is an 18.6-mile surface that is suitable for hiking, biking, or rollerblading. The location offers scenic views for those hikers who are also seeking photo opportunities.
19.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Kids will love the dark wood of the park and equipment at Fantasy Playground, it will feel like they're playing in a tree house. There is equipment that children can climb on, over, and under for limitless fun.
19.8 Miles
94% 6800 votes
History Museums 100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 MoreLess Info
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.
19.9 Miles
89% 842 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
The Old Town Waterfront is centered mostly around the marina and parks, allowing for outdoor activities like boating, fishing, biking, and walking. The district also features many shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
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