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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39.9 Miles
82% 28 votes
Visitor Centers 8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
At Howard County Welcome Center, visitors can learn about the cultural and historic landmarks of the region through knowledgeable staff and brochures. The staff can help visitors schedule tours with various attractions in the area.
39.9 Miles
78% 9 votes
Haunted Tours 8267 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD MoreLess Info
In business for over a decade, Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City offers spooky tours of the city's historic areas that are both entertaining and informative. Tours are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides.
39.9 Miles
50% 6 votes
Recreation Centers 3000 Milltowne Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
A 46,000-square-foot facility, Roger Carter Community Center features athletic courts, swimming pools and a fitness room with cardio and strength training equipment. The center also hosts community events and offers facility rentals, swimming lessons and a climbing wall.
39.9 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 8328 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
The Howard County Historical Society Museum celebrates the rich history of Ellicott City from its days of European settlement through modern times. The museum houses hundreds of unique artifacts and items, as well as document and photography archives.
39.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Roosevelt Island DC to Allegheny Highlands PA, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
Potomac Heritage Trail offers visitors outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking, rafting, and boating. The trail goes through forests, has rocky terrain, and passes by streams. There are also views of the Potomac River.
40.0 Miles
82% 129 votes
History Museums 2711 Maryland Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
The B&O Railroad Station Museum at Elicott City is the country's oldest existing railroad station and is home to a number of historic structures and reconstructed locomotives such as freight cars, caboose and more.
40.0 Miles
76% 33 votes
Bowling 51 Towne Center Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 MoreLess Info
Splitsville Luxury Lanes & Dinner Lounge combines upscale food like kani kama krab or chicken Caesar salads with bowling. This alley also offers bowling for couples without the dinner, as well as a snack bar, and pro shop.
40.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 8020 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MoreLess Info
Displaying an array of artwork from paintings to jewelry and other attire, Cotton Duck Art & Apparel is more than an art gallery. Along with works created by the store owner Jerome Scott, other artists periodically display their works here.
40.1 Miles
51% 91 votes
Specialty Museums 168 High Street, Harpers Ferry, WV MoreLess Info
Through music, photos, and wax figures, the John Brown Wax Museum tells the story of John Brown's attack on Harpers Ferry. John Brown led an attempt in 1859 to stop slavery, and his story became the popular Battle Hymn of the Republic song.
40.1 Miles
98% 209 votes
Walking Tours Thomas Hall, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 MoreLess Info
O' Be Joyfull Historical Tours & Entertainment, gives ghost tours of Harpers Valley, and its founder Rick Garland also conducts historical tours including tours of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. This leader also presents a Historical Songs and Stories Concert Show, as well as serving as a step-on guide.
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