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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15.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 14416 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge, VA 22191 MoreLess Info
Located on the Potomac River, the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a facility dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural ecosystem and biodiversity. The refuge is a safe home to the endangered bald eagle.
15.2 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.
15.3 Miles
94% 16 votes
Hiking Trails Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail, Oxon Hill, MD MoreLess Info
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail is a 3.5-mile trail that gains 200-ft in elevation as the trail progresses. The trail can be used for running, walking, in-line skating, and mountain biking.
15.3 Miles
58% 12 votes
Skating Rinks 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 MoreLess Info
Hosting open skate sessions, Cabin John Park Ice Rink provides three skating rinks for hockey and figure skating. The hockey rink is NHL regulation sized, while the figure skating rink is Olympics regulation sized.
15.3 Miles
88% 8 votes
Bowling 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bldg 56, Bethesda, MD 20889 MoreLess Info
Located on WRNMMC naval base, the Bethesda Naval Bowling Center is a 20-lane bowling alley that's an inexpensive way to have some fun. The center features a pro shop, group bowling, lessons, and the famous Pin Fall Cafe.
15.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 14300 Featherstone Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 MoreLess Info
With a vert ramp with a drop of more than 11 feet, Veterans Skate Park has fun, daring, and safe opportunities to practice stunts. Amenities include a 60 foot kidney bowl, an open flow course, and lots of stairs.
15.3 Miles
78% 777 votes
Bus Tours 12th & Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 MoreLess Info
Specializing in walking tours, On Board Tours DC leads visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol Building, World War II Memorial, and other sites. One the DC It All Tour, visitors can enjoy a yacht ride down the Potomac River.
15.4 Miles
91% 3127 votes
Historic Buildings Washington, DC 20013 MoreLess Info
The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
15.4 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.
15.4 Miles
85% 12064 votes
Science Museums 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560 MoreLess Info
A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
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