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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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
3.8 Miles
95% 3769 votes
Monuments Washington, DC 20242 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Jefferson Memorial features a shallow dome and a portico. The site contains a bronze statue and excerpts of Thomas Jefferson's famous document on the southwest interior wall.
3.9 Miles
85% 20 votes
Historic Homes Washington, DC 20006 MoreLess Info
The Decatur House offers the chance to rent its carriage house, a courtyard, and entertaining parlors for special events. The location, which has hosted festivities for over 180 years, is a suitable location for weddings, conferences, and receptions.
3.9 Miles
93% 1093 votes
Art Museum Washington, DC 20006 MoreLess Info
Featuring over 2,500 masters from both the 19th and 20th centuries, the Phillips Collection is one of the nations Modern Art Museums. The museum features both American and European artists, including works by Renoir, Picasso, Gauguin, Monet and O'Keefe.
3.9 Miles
91% 70 votes
History Museums Washington, DC 20036 MoreLess Info
The Christian Heurich House Museum is dedicated to the city's most successful brewer. The location hosts public events in its gardens and private tours for groups of ten or more.
3.9 Miles
89% 3616 votes
Parks Washington, DC 20565 MoreLess Info
The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
3.9 Miles
90% 4206 votes
Monuments Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013 MoreLess Info
One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
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Parks 671 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 MoreLess Info
Fort Marcy Park is one of several remaining Civil War forts originally erected to protect the nation's capital. It was originally constructed to protect the Chain Bridge and today protects the surrounding wildlife.
4.0 Miles
94% 6800 votes
History Museums 100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 MoreLess Info
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.
4.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Mountains WA MoreLess Info
The highest point of the Olympic Mountains in Washington, Mount Olympus is a challenge to several hikers. A wonderful landscape, this range provides a beautiful scenery for all of those able to reach the summit.
4.2 Miles
83% 4188 votes
History Museums Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.
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