Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charlottesville, VA

  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Historic Homes, Food Tours and Bike Paths.
  • From University of Virginia to Saunders-Monticello Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlottesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg and Orange.
  • The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Historic Homes, Food Tours and Bike Paths.
  • From University of Virginia to Saunders-Monticello Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlottesville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg and Orange.
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43.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Specialty Museums 629 W Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
The Luray Valley Farm Museum provides visitors with a hands-on authentic 19th Century farm experience. The Museum preserves various farm facilities, equipment, and even school buildings and a chapel for guided tours.
44.0 Miles
99% 285 votes
Hiking Trails Mile Marker 39.1 of the Skyline Drive inside Shenandoah National Park, Luray, VA MoreLess Info
Some of the best vistas in the Shenadoah National Park are available on Little Stony Man that can be accessed through the Stony Man Mountain Hike. The natural attraction is actually composed of several hiking paths and even a few rock climbing areas.
44.0 Miles
71% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 33 E Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Page Twin Theatre is a 7 screen movie theater that airs first run films. Each auditorium is decorated with an unique ancient theme that includes a variety of relics and props.
44.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 52 W Main Street, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Luray Lanes is a small 8 lane bowling alley that features duckpin bowling, which is a more challenging game with smaller pins. The bowling center features manual scoring and also has a snack bar.
44.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Farms & Ranches 221 Good Mill Road, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Cedar Point Farm is nestled low in the hillside less than 200 yards from the historic Shenandoah River. The facility offers breathtaking views of meadow, river and mountains and provides a sense of the past of a historic region.
44.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Walking Tours 9317 N. Congress St, New Market, VA 22844 MoreLess Info
To experience the area's history on foot, New Market Walking Tours offers guided excursions through the historic district streets. Guides in costumes tell visitors stories of famous citizens, especially Virginia's heroic Civil War women.
44.2 Miles
94% 99 votes
Historic Sites Route 305, New Market, VA 22844 MoreLess Info
Covering 300 acres, the New Market State Historical Park includes the original Civil War battlefield where the fight took place. There is also a museum dedicated to the battle and the war as a whole along with the 19th century Bushong Farm.
44.4 Miles
76% 112 votes
Off Road & ATV 3095 US Highway 211 E, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Expeditions within the Appalachian Mountains can be arranged through Appalachian Adventures. The business offers ATV rentals, jet ski rentals, kayak rentals, party boats, and horseback riding excursions for those who wish to enjoy the outdoor activities of the region.
44.8 Miles
98% 107 votes
Ziplines 2354 US Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Both ziplining and climbing are offered over 50 acres of forest with Bear Mountain Ziplines. The adventures are divided into a series of ziplines and a separate climbing wall with emphasis on family-friendly adventure.
44.8 Miles
85% 54 votes
Family Fun Center 2250 US Hwy 211 East, Luray, VA 22835 MoreLess Info
Families can enjoy the great outdoors with a stay at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Luray. With the option of either a cabin or campground rental, this park is just a short drive from Shenandoah National Park.
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