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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History Museums 8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
The Howard County Historical Society Museum celebrates the rich history of Ellicott City from its days of European settlement through modern times. The museum houses hundreds of unique artifacts and items, as well as document and photography archives.
34.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 830 Cedar Branch Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 MoreLess Info
Pleasantville Park is a county park featuring large green fields enclosed by light woodland. The park offers a baseball field as well as two basketball courts. Visitors will also find a paved walking trail.
34.7 Miles
54% 13 votes
Historic Sites 20850 Oatlands Plantation Ln, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Oatlands Historic House & Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and offers daily tours of the mansion and terraced gardens. They also host an afternoon tea in the carriage house with advance reservations. Available for weddings and special events.
34.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1001 Hilton Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 MoreLess Info
Old tires offer a unique play place for kids ages five to 12 at the tire park of Patapsco Valley State Park. The park offers tires for climbing and swinging and is covered in soft, recycled tire mulch.
34.9 Miles
91% 155 votes
Historic Homes Route 15, Leesburg, VA 22075 MoreLess Info
The large and prestigious site known as Oatlands Plantation contains a restored country home that is fully furnished with 19th century items. The attached garden is well-maintained and available for public viewing after a tour of the house itself.
34.9 Miles
98% 41 votes
Historic Homes 217 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg, VA 20176 MoreLess Info
Once known as Dodona Manor, The Marshall House is the former home of Nobel Peace Prize winner General George Marshall. The tour of the home provides visitors a look inside the house and the life of General Marshall.
34.9 Miles
- 2 votes
Skating Rinks 2318 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 MoreLess Info
The Pasadena Roller Skating Center is a family-owned roller skating center that offers free skate rentals to military families. The company has skating lessons on Saturday mornings and is available for parties.
34.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Lake 4354 Lake Brittle Road, Warrenton, VA 20187 MoreLess Info
A 77-acre lake area, Lake Brittle was built in 1953 to be a fishing lake open to the public. Visitors to the lake can fish for catfish, largemouth bass, and walleye.
35.0 Miles
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Cooking Classes 23130 Briar Patch Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117 MoreLess Info
Situated on 47 acres, Cooking Class Weekend at Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn teaches visitors how to prepare gourmet meals with the inn's chefs. The class includes a tasting of several wines from regional wineries.
35.1 Miles
93% 14 votes
History Museums 16 Loudoun St., SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 MoreLess Info
Featuring rotating exhibits, Loudoun Museum consists of a collection of costumes, quilts, and other artifacts from the 18th century. In addition to the exhibits, the museum has a library archive with documents dating back to the Colonial era.
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