Free & Cheap Things to Do in Fairfax, VA

  • The list below includes 449 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Van Dyck Park to Daniels Run Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 449 free or cheap things to do in or near Fairfax, Virginia, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, National & State Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Van Dyck Park to Daniels Run Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fairfax and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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13.0 Miles
67% 15 votes
Laser Tag 23520 Overland Drive, Sterling, VA 20166 MoreLess Info
The Panther Family Laser Tag & Amusement Center is a location that is meant to provide fun and entertainment to those who visit. Amenities at the center include laser tag, air hockey, and a video game arcade.
13.1 Miles
77% 440 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 MoreLess Info
Many musical careers in the country genre were founded at the music hall known as The Birchmere. The venue still has many popular performances during the week and maintains a full-service restaurant.
13.1 Miles
97% 1491 votes
Monuments Arlington Blvd. and Meade St., Arlington, VA 22211 MoreLess Info
The focus of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial is to commemorate the country's gratitude to the Marines and those who fought beside them in every conflict since 1775. The statue that composes the memorial with the Marines hoisting the American flag at Iwo Jima is famous across the globe.
13.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 10406 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079 MoreLess Info
Featuring 13.4 miles of hiking trails, the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area is a recreational area popular among nature enthusiasts. The area also offers seven miles of horseback riding trails as well as over 800 acres of forest area.
13.2 Miles
60% 91 votes
Monuments Memorial Parkway, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
As an expression of gratitude towards the Dutch people for their help during and after World War II, Netherlands Carillon was dedicated. The 49 bell carillon is a reminder of our friends and their service every time the bells sound.
13.2 Miles
93% 181 votes
Historic Districts 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22309 MoreLess Info
Plan a visit to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill to learn more about the largest distillery in America at its time. The 18th century process used to make whiskey is on display April through October.
13.3 Miles
90% 50 votes
Go Karts 45915 Maries Rd, Ste 170, Sterling, VA 20166 MoreLess Info
From public racing to racing leagues, Allsports Grand Prix provides an indoor track for go-kart racing. The track is oval shaped, with 4 main curves and turns to navigate through.
13.4 Miles
More than a museum to George Washington himself, the Washington Masonic National Memorial also serves as a set of collections that detail the history of the Freemasons in the United States. The institution has a research center and library as well.
13.4 Miles
91% 908 votes
Monuments 1 Rotary road, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
There were 184 federal employees, military personnel, civilians, and flight crew members who were killed during the Pentagon attack on September 11, 2001, and the Pentagon Memorial is a way to preserve the memories of those lost. The largescale memorial statue is in the shadow of the Pentagon itself.
13.4 Miles
76% 67 votes
Visitor Centers 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 MoreLess Info
Group and walking tours take visitors through an exploration of the effects and lifecycles of illegal drugs, and the history of the country's Drug Enforcement Agency, at the DEA Museum & Visitors Center.
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