- 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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49.1 Miles
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1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409
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Located along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Point State Park is home to vast stretches of beach where visitors can enjoy the views of the Bay and participate in boating, fishing, picnicking and more. There are also mulitple hiking trails within the park.
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Some of the most rare cave formations in the world are found at Skyline Caverns. The arrangement of the underground attraction also includes regular light shows that give the rocks a unique appearance.
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Notable pieces on display at Boonsborough Museum of History include a chair used in the Lincoln White House and a collection of carved bullets from the Civil War. Open Sundays May through September (year round by special appointment).
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19821 Shepherdstown Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
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Crystal Grottoes Caverns, Maryland's only show caves, are natural caves containing interesting geological formations such as flowstones, stalactites and more.
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Known for its moonshine and whiskey production, Belmont Farms Distillery offers tour of its grounds that includes a tasting of three spirits. The distillery has a gift shop where visitors can purchase spirits and accessories.
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Featuring a stone arch bridge across Antietam Creek, Burnside's Bridge is a historic landmark of the Civil War. Visitors can walk along the bridge and enjoy the forest scenery surrounding the creek.
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A large, outdoor recreational space, Fort Smallwood Park provides for numerous sports and leisure activities. This includes boating and kayaking, as well as volleyball, hiking and walking. There is also a playground and designated picnic area on-site.
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1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA
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Visitors can view the home of four generations of the Washington family at George Washington's Birthplace. The National Monument offers tours of the home of America's first president and founding father.
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The Baltimore Museum of Art features the art of Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and the largest holding of Henri Matisse works in the world. The location also offers audio tours for families to enjoy.