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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14.3 Miles
Arts Centers 150 Gibbs Street, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
At VisArts at Rockville, visitors can choose from a variety of instructional art classes, from charcoal to cocktail painting. The classes are seasonal, featuring holiday classes such as gingerbread house making.
14.4 Miles
91% 32 votes
Art Museum 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The Glenstone Museum provides a collection of post-World War II and contemporary art and rotating exhibits. The location offers visitors the chance to explore the intersection of landscape, architecture, and art.
14.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Skating Rinks 131 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
At 7,200 square feet, Ice Rink at the Square is the largest outdoor ice rink between Washington D.C. and Baltimore. The rink offers open skate, skate classes, hockey, birthday parties, corporate events, and more.
14.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
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Modern Art Museums 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glenstone is an art and architecture museum where everything from the landscaped exterior to the building itself has been carefully designed with an artistic eye. The museum specializes mostly in postwar, postmodern art and sculpture pieces.
14.5 Miles
89% 369 votes
Malls 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
The diverse and cultured Reston Town Center is a location for shopping and dining in the area. Hotels, cinema, ice-skating and other various activities are available to accommodate many interests and needs.
14.5 Miles
87% 39 votes
Parks 555 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD MoreLess Info
Located on Maryland's Greenbelt, Buddy Attick Park features a man-made lake and extensive walking, hiking, and bike trails. Picnicking and seasonal events like fireworks displays and Easter egg hunts are also draws.
14.5 Miles
7% 15 votes
Arts Centers 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
Rooftop At Rockville's Town Center features a variety of entertainment, from live music to art exhibitions, on a rooftop terrace. Visitors can rent the rooftop for private events such as wedding.
14.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735 MoreLess Info
Located near Andrews Air Force Base, Cosca Regional Park offers a combination of land that has been developed for recreation and natural untouched areas. A large children's playground is available in addition to a family friendly train and a boathouse that has paddleboat rentals.
14.5 Miles
33% 6 votes
Skating Rinks 1818 Discovery Street, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Reston Town Center Ice Rink is an outdoor skating rink open from November to March each year. Both figure and hockey skates are available to rent and they offer skating classes as well.
14.5 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 11450 Glade Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Nestled in the woods, the Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center is a great place to start a bird walk, a woodland hike, or learn about numerous aspects of ecology in one of the frequent classes at the Nature House.
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