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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19.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake 8385 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707 MoreLess Info
Part of Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Laurel Lake is a 25 acre lake and beach area that offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including swimming, electric motor boating, and fishing. The park also has hiking trails.
19.6 Miles
30% 40 votes
Movie Theaters 45980 Regal Plz, Sterling, VA 20165 MoreLess Info
A 20-screen movie theater, Regal Countryside Stadium 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a cafe with food and beverages.
19.6 Miles
71% 21 votes
Playgrounds 4090 Lafayette Ctr Dr, Ste E, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Kid Junction Chantilly is a play place featuring a large number of attractions for its young guests to enjoy. These attractions include tubes and slides to play on, a game arcade, and a cafe with many food options.
19.6 Miles
45% 11 votes
Dog Park 15150 Old Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20153 MoreLess Info
Featuring open green space, Rock Hill District Park is home to athletic fields used mainly for soccer. The park also provides an off-leash dog park that is fenced and provides separate areas for larger and smaller dogs.
19.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Mysterious Sites Algonkian Regional Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA 20165 MoreLess Info
Halloween Woods Haunted Forest is a scare destination that features a variety of costumed actors and elaborate horror set-pieces in an outdoor setting. The attraction also features a rock wall and refreshments for sale.
19.7 Miles
54% 13 votes
History Museums 8614 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, MD MoreLess Info
Celebrating the early history of the areas railroads and the Civil War, the Bowie Train Station Museum is popular with locomotive and history buffs alike. The museum features photographs of the town throughout history, a vintage caboose and an out of service railway tower.
19.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Scenic Railroads 8614 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, MD 20715 MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Huntington Railroad Museum presents guided tours of a small complex of railroad buildings. Explore life and history of the early Huntington railroad see the machines that guide railroad operation.
19.8 Miles
Laser Tag 14201 Woodcliff Ct, Bowie, MD 20720 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a castle and knight themed multilevel laser tag arena with fog, lights, and sounds at Castle Laser Tag. The laser tag venue also hosts birthday parties and corporate events.
19.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 3600 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20716 MoreLess Info
A one-acre facility for canine recreation, the City of Bowie Dog Park provides open space with mulch, trees and benches. The park is fenced and has a separate area for small or shy dogs.
19.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 565 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD 20724 MoreLess Info
Maryland City Park offers a wide range of amenities including baseball fields, paved trails, a playground and picnic areas. They also feature a dog park as well as fishing on the Patuxent River.
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