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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23.0 Miles
94% 102 votes
Farmers Markets 9701 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, MD MoreLess Info
Located on Fort Meade Road, Laurel, the Dutch Country Farmers Market has different kinds of food to choose from. Visitors have been raving about the homemade breads, pies, cakes, fruits, vegetables, meat, and more.
23.0 Miles
47% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 auditoriums, AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 displays first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
23.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 251 Bickerstaff Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
Situated on nearly one acre in Green Park, Gaithersburg Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with grass and gravel fields. The park offers double-gated entry, drinking water and separate small and large dog areas.
23.1 Miles
25% 8 votes
Bowling 4525 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Incorporated in 1958, Bowl America Chantilly is a bowling alley offering a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. These amenities include open bowling, cosmic bowling, and birthday party hosting.
23.2 Miles
82% 82 votes
National & State Parks 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA 20121 MoreLess Info
The spacious fields of Bull Run Regional Park offers many outdoor activities like picnicking, camping, hiking, disc golf, and shooting at the public range. During the summer a large outdoor pool is open as well.
23.2 Miles
86% 98 votes
History Museums 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
The local history of the city is put on display at The Manassas Museum. The permanent exhibits go into the Native American past of the area, but the bulk of the collection is on the Civil War and related artifacts.
23.3 Miles
71% 24 votes
Recreation Centers 4630 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Cub Run Recreational Center is a 65,000 square foot facility that includes a leisure entertainment pool featuring two water slides and a water playground. The center also features a swimming pool, fitness center and two multipurpose rooms.
23.4 Miles
91% 11 votes
Specialty Museums 817 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
The Laurel Museum is a converted 1840s mill workers' home that offers the chance to learn about the history of the local area through its exhibits. The location also features a research library with photographs, files, and items.
23.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
Open when weather permits, Washingtonian Paddle boats offers visitors to take whimsically designed, swan-themed paddle boats out on to the waters of Lake Kittamaquandi. The facility has been in business since 2001.
23.4 Miles
45% 11 votes
Dog Park 15150 Old Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20153 MoreLess Info
Featuring open green space, Rock Hill District Park is home to athletic fields used mainly for soccer. The park also provides an off-leash dog park that is fenced and provides separate areas for larger and smaller dogs.
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