Free & Cheap Things to Do in Alexandria, VA

  • 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.
  • 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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22.3 Miles
90% 52 votes
Historic Sites 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
The main house of the Sully Plantation is considered to be the primary attraction at the site as it contains the small museum, gift shop, and historic exhibits in the home. Guests can also take the Forgotten Roads Tour which includes outdoor walking and exploration of the slave quarters.
22.3 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park 16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
Located in Olney Manor Recreational Park, Olney Manor Dog Park is a one-acre park with separate play areas for large and small dogs. Open from sunrise until sunset, the park is completely fenced for off-leash exercise and play.
22.3 Miles
43% 7 votes
Swimming Pool 16605 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
The Olney Indoor Swim Center features large swimming pools, a diving well, hydrotherapy pools, and a splash play area for kids. The center also features shower and locker facilities and a sauna.
22.5 Miles
88% 56 votes
Aviation Museums 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Run by the Smithsonian Institution, the National Air & Space Museum is a museum that houses the world's largest collection of space and aviation artifacts and memorabilia. In addition to tours, the museum also offers access to lectures and events.
22.5 Miles
68% 22 votes
Movie Theaters Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
As the biggest IMAX screen in all of Northern Virginia, the Airbus IMAX Theatre strives to give movie-goers a unique and memorable movie experience. The movies are projected on special screens that are several stories high.
22.6 Miles
98% 2836 votes
Aviation Museums 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Two huge hangars compose the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Thousands of aviation and space artifacts are on display such as a Concorde and the space shuttle Discovery.
22.6 Miles
93% 181 votes
Aviation Museums National Air & Space Museum, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
The historic Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is a museum that displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts. The museum is best known for being the home of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and the Discovery space shuttle.
22.6 Miles
70% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 8890 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
Within the Manassas 4 Cinemas, visitors can enjoy presentations within four individual auditoriums. Popular first-run films are shown at the movie theater which offers discount Tuesday ticket prices for all shows.
22.6 Miles
50% 12 votes
Mini Golf 8902 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
The Magic Putting Place is a miniature golf course featuring two different courses with 36 holes in total to play on. The course offers night-golf after dark as well as many concessions options to enjoy.
22.6 Miles
78% 9 votes
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The nZone

Sports Facilities/Fields 14550 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
With several indoor turf fields to choose from, The nZone offers sports fields and a fitness center for training. The center hosts fitness boot camps, kids classes, adult sports leagues, and other activities.
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