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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16.8 Miles
17% 12 votes
Bowling 15720 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, Bowlmor Rockville, is a family friendly alley that features a video game arcade, miniature golf, alcoholic beverages, and laser tag. The facility also has a ropes course and bocce ball.
16.9 Miles
63% 8 votes
Ice Skating 13800 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD MoreLess Info
The ice is always ready for hockey players, figure skaters and recreational skaters at The Gardens Ice House. The rink features skate time rental, lessons, camps, and clinics, and has a cafe, pro shop, and upstairs fitness center.
17.0 Miles
93% 137 votes
Malls 231 Rio Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD MoreLess Info
The Washingtonian Center is an outdoor mall area where you can shop and dine. They have a small lake with paddleboats and a multiplex theater. There are also two hotels near the place for visitors or tourists in the area.
17.0 Miles
72% 29 votes
Mini Golf 9116 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 MoreLess Info
An indoor miniature golf course, Monster Mini Golf features classic movie monster-themed decorations and exciting laser lighting. The facility also has party rooms for rent, and an arcade with an array of video games.
17.0 Miles
47% 76 votes
Movie Theaters 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with 18 auditoriums, AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 displays first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
17.0 Miles
75% 12 votes
Dog Park Piccard Dr & Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850 MoreLess Info
King Farm Dog Park provides benefits to dogs and owners alike such as a grassy running area, separate areas for large and small breeds, pools for water-loving dogs and many doggie stations. Visitors must first register their dogs.
17.0 Miles
59% 17 votes
Bowling 46940 Woodson Drive, Sterling, VA 20164 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, Bowl America Dranesville offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides synthetic lanes, arcade games, cosmic bowling and a snack bar with food and drinks.
17.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2351 Field Point Road, Herndon, VA 20171 MoreLess Info
Spacious Arrowbrook Park was designed for community events as well as outdoor recreational activities. The facility houses a picnic area, playground, synthetic turf field, and courts for basketball, tennis and bocce ball.
17.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 1200 Alabama Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 MoreLess Info
Alabama Drive park covers 10 open acres behind a neighborhood development. A tot lot jungle gym provides fun for the little ones while others will enjoy lighted basketball courts and fields for soccer and baseball.
17.1 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park 16601 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 MoreLess Info
Located in Olney Manor Recreational Park, Olney Manor Dog Park is a one-acre park with separate play areas for large and small dogs. Open from sunrise until sunset, the park is completely fenced for off-leash exercise and play.
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