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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CTM Studios 4900 Leesburg Pike, Suite 312, Alexandria, VA MoreLess Info
Basics of art and drawing: perceptual Skills, elements of art structure. Acrylic painting: still-life, landscape and observation.
6.3 Miles
94% 6663 votes
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History Museums Washington, DC 20001 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
6.3 Miles
78% 777 votes
Bus Tours 12th & Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
Specializing in walking tours, On Board Tours DC leads visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol Building, World War II Memorial, and other sites. One the DC It All Tour, visitors can enjoy a yacht ride down the Potomac River.
6.4 Miles
72% 18 votes
Parks 1021 N Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of four acres, Quincy Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include six tennis courts, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and numerous picnic areas.
6.4 Miles
93% 94 votes
Islands George Washington Parkway, Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
Landscaped architects transformed overgrown farmland on a small island in 1930 to become the memorial Theodore Roosevelt Island. A forest was designed to mimic the original forest on the island, and there are miles of walking trails.
6.4 Miles
39% 23 votes
Dog Park 1299 N Herndon Street, Arlington, VA 22201 MoreLess Info
The Clarendon Dog Park is a community-based neighborhood park that is covered in a mix of soft gravel and grass. One of the most popular features of the dog park are large fountains that the canines can run through and play in.
6.5 Miles
80% 1061 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
The National Museum of Crime & Punishment covers the country's incarceration system, offering interactive learning experiences on topics like the judicial system and consequences of crime. The museum also offers forensic science workshops for guests who wish to learn about CSI techniques.
6.5 Miles
88% 43 votes
Monuments Washington, DC MoreLess Info
The National Japanese American Memorial is dedicated to Japanese-Americans who fought in World War II and those who were sent to internment camps. The location features two Japanese cranes standing on a tall pedestal.
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Art Gallery 6th & Constitution Ave NW, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art is the premier art museum in the country. The gallery features extensive collections of art from all eras, representing both American and European art. There is also a sculpture garden.
6.5 Miles
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Children's Museums 3rd & H Sts NE, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Capital Childrens Museum is designed primarily for children age 8 and younger. The Museum houses exhibits and programs that honor kids' voices and reflect themes that speak to them as they learn about and engage with the world around them.
6.5 Miles
70% 3966 votes
History Museums 800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
International Spy Museum is devoted to both true and fictional espionage, and accordingly visitors can see exhibits relating to real life spies as well as James Bond. Both children and adults can enjoy the many interactive exhibits.
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