Free & Cheap Things to Do in Arlington, VA

  • The list below includes 490 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, Dog Park, Parks and Bike Paths.
  • From Tomb of the Unknowns to Arlington National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Reston and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 490 free or cheap things to do in or near Arlington, Virginia, including 118 different types of inexpensive activities like Monuments, Dog Park, Parks and Bike Paths.
  • From Tomb of the Unknowns to Arlington National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Arlington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Silver Spring, Reston and Bethesda.
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Thin-crust or deep-dish Sicilian pizza, calzones, pasta, and subs
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Art Museum 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
As an 18th century mansion, Hillwood Museum & Gardens offers visitors a Colonial building filled with Russian and French art. The gardens surrounding the mansions consists of courtyards, overlooks, rose gardens, and more.
12.9 Miles
78% 80 votes
Parks 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The focus of the 476-acre Lake Fairfax Park is the 20-acre lake itself that offers fishing and boating. There is also an on-site waterpark known as The Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole with a lazy river, tunnels, slides, and an interactive water play area for children.
12.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 10775 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Horse enthusiasts can enjoy a day at the Piscataway Riding Stables. The stables offer trail rides by the hour, riding lessons and pony rentals throughout their 250 acres of beautiful horse property. 
12.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 2040 Upper Lake Drive, Reston, VA 20191 MoreLess Info
At Reston Association Lake Thoreau Pool, visitors can swim laps in a 25 meter pool at a shallow depth of 5 feet. The aquatics facility also has a wading pool, spa, and picnic tables.
13.0 Miles
96% 191 votes
Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD MoreLess Info
Brookside Gardens is a public facility which contains a variety of other specialty gardens, conservatories, a Japanese teahouse, a nature center and more.
13.0 Miles
92% 12 votes
Kayaking 13600 King Charles Terrace, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Specializing in watersports adventures, Atlantic Kayak offers an array of planned outings. This includes team building activities and group tours as well as school trips that are focused upon environmental education.
13.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Marinas 13600 King Charles Ter, Fort Washington, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
Located on the Potomac River, Fort Washington Marina offers boat services and slips available for lease. From the pier, visitors have panoramic views of the river and can see a variety of boats docked.
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Parks 2276 Dunster Ln, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Potomac Woods Park features a number of amenities that make it a community favorite. Attractions include tennis courts, grills, playground equipment, basketball courts, ball fields, and Art in Public Places.
13.0 Miles
67% 9 votes
Skating Rinks 1800 Michael Faraday Ct, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Skatequest is a skating venue that supports activities such as figure skating, hockey playing, and recreational skating. The facility features a fully stocked pro shop and is available for birthday parties.
13.1 Miles
100% 50 votes
Gardens 1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
A part of the Brookside Gardens, the Brookside Nature Center is home to a range of interpretive wildlife exhibits and plant gardens which help visitors understand the local ecosystem better.
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