Free & Cheap Things to Do in Annandale, VA

  • The list below includes 446 free or cheap things to do in or near Annandale, Virginia, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Fairfax County's Cross County Trail to Pine Ridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Annandale 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 Annandale, Virginia, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Swimming Pool, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Fairfax County's Cross County Trail to Pine Ridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Annandale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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4.5 Miles
92% 37 votes
Parks 601 North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA 22203 MoreLess Info
Bluemont Park is favored by local families and runners. The park features a 4 mile long stream that is nestled against scenic jogging paths, a shaded playground, basketball courts and picnic areas.
4.5 Miles
96% 2102 votes
National & State Parks 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
Great Falls National Park is a waterfall area and riparian preserve just outside the city. The preserve area is filled with natural beauty and the falls are peaceful and beautiful. It is a great place for hiking and exploring.
4.6 Miles
80% 10 votes
Parks 8511 Greeley Blvd, Springfield, VA 22152 MoreLess Info
Sitting on twenty-five acres of undisturbed woodlands, Hidden Pond Nature Center is a picturesque and educational park. The center features an array of wildlife, babbling streams and walking trails, as well as event rental options.
4.7 Miles
74% 19 votes
Dog Park 301 S Harrison Street, Arlington, VA 22204 MoreLess Info
Featuring a wooded area and creek, Glencarlyn Dog Park offers visitors an outdoor space for their dogs to swim and run off-leash. The park also has a quarter mile trail for walking.
4.8 Miles
75% 8 votes
National & State Parks Estel Rd & Barlow Rd, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
A wooded park land, Daniels Run Park is home to wildlife like fox, deer and turtles. The park has trails for hiking and biking, a small playground and a sheltered picnic area.
4.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 7721 Painted Daisy Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 MoreLess Info
The Daventry Community Pool is a municipal pool that is home to two 25-meter lap lanes, a recreational pool basketball hoop, and a diving board. The pool is split into a shallow section and a deep end.
4.9 Miles
73% 15 votes
Parks 4401 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
5.0 Miles
31% 32 votes
Bowling 9699 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1958, Bowl America Fairfax is a bowling alley offering a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. Open bowling, bowling leagues, and birthday party hosting are among the services and events provided at the alley.
5.0 Miles
71% 7 votes
National & State Parks 5236 Pommeroy Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 MoreLess Info
The bulk of Lakeside Park is dedicated to a general open play area that can be used for athletics, relaxing, or other types of recreation. Visitors can of course enjoy the nearby lake with fishing and a two-mile long walking path.
5.1 Miles
88% 49 votes
Historic Sites 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
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