- The list below includes 446 free or cheap things to do in or near Alexandria, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Homes, Historic Sites and Bowling.
- From Alexandria National Cemetery to Old Town Waterfront, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alexandria and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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Open during Saturday's in May through September, the American Market at National Harbor is a marketplace featuring a large selection of local vendors. Fresh produce, foods, and handmade artworks are among the items available.
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137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD
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At 70 feet long, The Awakening Sculpture is an aluminum statue depicting a giant man buried in the ground reaching towards the sky. The statue is located on the water's edge, and often has children playing on it.
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An art gallery with an international and progressive focus, Art Whino showcases the works of more than 1200 artists from all around the world. The gallery features works in a wide array of media, and representing many movements.
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165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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Boating In DC at National Harbor offers rentals of non-motorized boats, from three person canoes to single kayaks. Additionally, they have classes, tours of the Potomac and children's summer camps that teach boating safety and boat navigation.
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Located within a modern 2,000 square-foot building, the Maris Elaine Gallery is a private art gallery featuring a variety of different artistic creations. Artworks at the gallery include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, and numerous others.
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Betty Blume Park is a nature park that has opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, and freshwater fishing. The park also has spaces that can be used for soccer games and football games.
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National Children's Museum is a small place located at Saint George Boulevard with rooms that have different arts and crafts, and has a separate area for infants and toddlers. There is a parking garage and outdoor space nearby for a picnic, and several restaurant options.
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Oxon Hill Farm offers a variety of ways locals can experience the region's history with features such as living history programs, hands on activities, and an evolutionary display of the park's transformation.
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Established in 1863, Fort Foote Park is a national park that was once known as n America Civil war earthwork for. The park is now used as a forest preserve and has tow 15-inch guns that sit on carriages.
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6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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A scenic and historic attraction, Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm comprise a National Historic District. The park is a popular wildlife viewing destination, and the farm offers wagon rides and other farm-related amusements.