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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23.5 Miles
100% 17 votes
Cemeteries Quantico, VA MoreLess Info
Quantico National Cemetery, located in Triangle, Virginia, is reserved for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Established in 1983, it houses seven memorials over 725 acres. Among the notable burials is Captain Frederick C. Branch, the first African-American officer of the Marine Corps.
23.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
National & State Parks Avondale Street, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Situated along the Patuxent River, Riverfront Park measures 30.2 acres and features wetland areas and historic dam ruins. The park provides trails for hiking and biking, a children's playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions and restroom facilities.
23.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 17721 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
Known for its shallow, kid friendly pools, Hallowell Pool has a variety of pools that are 3.5 to 5 feet deep. The pool can be used for wading or swimming laps.
23.5 Miles
30% 10 votes
Laser Tag 421 S Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Laser Nation is a recreational laser tag facility that is available for birthday parties, youth groups, church groups, and company parties. The facility also has arcade games, air hockey tables, and concessions.
23.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Playgrounds 1400 Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
Featuring facilities for volleyball, basketball and tennis, Briar Patch Park measures five acres and has grass fields with a patch of trees. It offers playgrounds for three different age groups as well as a picnic pavilion with tables.
23.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1719 Reynolds Street, Crofton, MD 21114 MoreLess Info
The Crofton Swim & Tennis Club is a recreational club that features a basketball court, a ping-pong table, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a club house. The pool has low and high diving boards.
23.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 8827 Brentsville Road, Manassas, VA 20112 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated, Brentsville Stables is an equestrian facility that offers English riding lessons, including English pleasure, hunt seat equitation, and jumping. Through private lessons with a certified and credentialed instructor, students of all levels can learn to ride.
23.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 1201-1399 Crain Highway, Crofton, MD 21114 MoreLess Info
A city park along the Patuxent River Greenway, Patuxent Ponds Park features two ponds, and allows catch and release fishing only. The area also features hiking trails with scenic woodland views.
23.9 Miles
71% 21 votes
Playgrounds 4090 Lafayette Ctr Dr, Ste E, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Kid Junction Chantilly is a play place featuring a large number of attractions for its young guests to enjoy. These attractions include tubes and slides to play on, a game arcade, and a cafe with many food options.
24.0 Miles
75% 48 votes
Recreation Centers 46105 Loudoun Park Ln, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
In addition to the historic Lanesville Ordinary & Post Office, the Claude Moore Park Recreation Center features several outdoor activities. The park has eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilions, two fishing ponds, and live animal displays at the Vestal's Gap Visitor Center.
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