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, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Recreation Centers.
  • 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 Rockville.
  • 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, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Recreation Centers.
  • 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 Rockville.
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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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