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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40.3 Miles
80% 113 votes
Monuments 600 Charles Street, Baltimore, MD MoreLess Info
The centerpiece of a National Historic Landmark District, Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Park was first designed more than 200 years ago. Visitors can enjoy strolling the park, enjoying a picnic lunch, and soaking in the history of the area.
40.4 Miles
The Maryland Science Center in Baltimore comprises of a planetarium, an observatory and a hands-on exhibit featuring dinosaur skeletons, scientific demonstrations, astronomical exhibits and more.
40.4 Miles
96% 134 votes
Architectural Buildings 224 Washington St, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 MoreLess Info
Guests to the Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont are able to view both a historic site and art exhibits. The general tour is included with admission and begins with a short film that leads into a guided tour of the museum before transitioning into the galleries.
40.4 Miles
92% 409 votes
Parks Warren Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 MoreLess Info
Offering views of the harbor, Federal Hill Park features cannons that were used during the Civil War at Fort Federal Hill. The park provides a basketball court, a children's playground, benches, picnic areas, open green space and a plaza.
40.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Comedy Clubs 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 MoreLess Info
Located in a speakeasy restaurant in a Marriot hotels, Cool Cow Comedy offers visitors a mix of open mic and stand up comedy events to attend. The comedy club has a two drink minimum policy per ticket.
40.5 Miles
91% 1307 votes
Art Museum 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230 MoreLess Info
American Visionary Art Museum features unique and intricate work of visionary art by a range of visionary artists who lack formal training with some of them also being physically challenged.
40.5 Miles
96% 2245 votes
Monuments 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 MoreLess Info
Fort McHenry National Monument commemorates the role that the star-shaped coastal fort played in the War of 1812, defending the Baltimore harbor against the British Navy. Self-guided tours of the preserved fortresses and canons coupled with scenic views of the water, are available.
40.5 Miles
80% 189 votes
Cemeteries Westminster Cemetery on the southeast corner of Fayette and Greene sts., Baltimore, MD MoreLess Info
Featuring a large marble monument that measures 80 inches in height, Edgar Allan Poe's Grave Site & Memorial is the current burial site of the famous author. Poe's remains were moved several times before reaching this marker.
40.6 Miles
41% 78 votes
Music Venue 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 MoreLess Info
Guests of the 1st Mariner Arena will be able to watch a wide variety of musical performances from artists like Slipknot and The Black Keys. Additionally, the location also hosts events like Disney on Ice and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
40.6 Miles
42% 257 votes
Food Shops 400 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 MoreLess Info
One of the oldest markets in the United States is the Lexington Market which was founded in 1782. It currently occupies the original site of the historic market and continues to draw in countless vendors regularly.
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