Free & Cheap Things to Do in Reston, VA

  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Reston, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Lake Fairfax Park to Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Reston, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Lake Fairfax Park to Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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27.0 Miles
91% 109 votes
Visitor Centers Code 130, Greenbelt, MD 20771 MoreLess Info
Goddard Visitor Center, named after Dr. Robert H. Goddard, houses a large variety of informative exhibits which showcase NASA's work in various fields such as astrophysics, communications and more, in addition to many model and vintage artifacts.
27.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Sculpture Parks 13200 Mid-Atlantic Blvd, Laurel, MD 20708 MoreLess Info
Featuring Cretaceous-era plants and fossils, Dinosaur Park has a fenced-in fossil area where visitors can help search for fossils. The park has a garden with interpretive signs as well as a small picnic area.
27.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Camping Site 11004 Harding Road, Laurel, MD 20723 MoreLess Info
The Scott's Cove Recreation Area is a park area adjacent to a large reservoir. The area offers fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities, and is a nice spot for a picnic.
28.1 Miles
83% 58 votes
Historic Homes 9118 Brandywine, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Built in 1852 as a middle-class plantation home, the Surratt House Museum recaptures life during the mid-19th century. It features an array of authentic home goods from the years 1840 to 1865 and puts a special emphasis on the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
28.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 8300 Mulberry Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Granville Gude Park & Lakehouse covers 29 acres and hosts a wide range of community events throughout the year, especially holiday celebrations. Features of the park that are open to the public include a boat dock, hiking trails, and open play areas.
28.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake 8385 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Part of Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Laurel Lake is a 25 acre lake and beach area that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including swimming, electric motor boating, and fishing. The park also has hiking trails.
28.2 Miles
93% 54 votes
Breweries 4607 Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick, MD 21703 MoreLess Info
Flying Dog Brewery is a small but popular brewery that makes a variety of beers, both year-round and seasonal. They offer tours of the brewery as well as tastings. Guests can purchase refillable 64-ounce Growlers, as well.
28.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 6406 Horseshoe Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
The Mary Surratt House Museum was originally constructed in 1852, and was the farm home of John and Mary Surratt. The house has since been a restaurant, hotel, and tavern, as well as a Confederate safe house.
28.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Bus Tours 7373 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD MoreLess Info
All About Town is a tour service that features sightseeing excursions around the District of Columbia. With coach buses, shuttle buses, and vans they can transport groups of varying sizes. They also serve the Federal Government's transportation needs.
28.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Located near Andrews Air Force Base, Cosca Regional Park offers a combination of land that has been developed for recreation and natural untouched areas. A large children's playground is available in addition to a family friendly train and a boathouse that has paddleboat rentals.
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