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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21.6 Miles
91% 202 votes
History Museums 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
21.7 Miles
89% 204 votes
Historic Homes 121 N. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314 MoreLess Info
The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
21.7 Miles
92% 172 votes
Specialty Museums 105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.
21.8 Miles
89% 728 votes
Arts Centers 105 N Union St., Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.
21.8 Miles
100% 7 votes
Dog Park 13000 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 MoreLess Info
Founded in honor of a fallen police dog, the K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park provides a large area for pets to socialize and exercise together. The park provides clean-up bags for the dogs' waste as well as agility equipment.
21.9 Miles
77% 26 votes
Bowling 11207 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904 MoreLess Info
Visitors of the White Oak Duckpin Lanes can play a game of cosmic bowling, during which they can enjoy disco lights, fog, and oldies music. The bowling alley also has a grill snack bar.
22.1 Miles
87% 84 votes
Historic Homes 9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039 MoreLess Info
Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
22.2 Miles
62% 13 votes
Swimming Pool 1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 MoreLess Info
A public water park, Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center provides a venue for lap and recreational swimming, fitness classes and swimming lessons. The center features lap and leisure pools, a lazy river, a diving board and water slides.
22.3 Miles
89% 19 votes
Arts Centers 36441 Blueridge View Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132 MoreLess Info
Presenting a venue for fine art performances, Franklin Park is a favorite spot of locals and visitors to Purcellville. The venue's performers perform classic stage plays, musicals, holiday specials, one man shows and comedic acts.
22.4 Miles
93% 181 votes
Historic Districts 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22309 MoreLess Info
Plan a visit to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill to learn more about the largest distillery in America at its time. The 18th century process used to make whiskey is on display April through October.
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