- The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near Fredericksburg, Virginia, including 84 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Historic Sites, Specialty Shops and Battlefields.
- From Kenmore Plantation & Gardens to Fredericksburg National Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Fredericksburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Stafford, Woodbridge, Manassas and Quantico.
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The Lyceum is essentially a history museum that was founded in 1839 by a group calling themselves the Alexandria Lyceum in conjunction with the Alexandria Library Company. Local history collections, school programs, concerts, and lectures are offered within the museum.
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Along with being a popular first-run theater, the Angelika Film Center serves as an arthouse site with independent film showings and special discussions. There is also an adjoining café where debates about the movies are encouraged.
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2911 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
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Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic is a movie theater that shows both independent and blockbuster films, with a cafe that serves alcohol and has a unique menu. They have assigned seating so seats can be reserved.
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The 45-acre Fort Ward Park was once an important Civil War site, and today features a museum and hosts historical reenactments. The park features sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas, soccer fields, a playground, paved loop and an amphitheater.
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105-107 S. Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA
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Operating as a family apothecary business from 1792 to 1933, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum still houses some of the original ingredients, papers and products used during the time for customers including Robert E. Lee and the Washingtons.
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Horse enthusiasts can enjoy a day at the Piscataway Riding Stables. The stables offer trail rides by the hour, riding lessons and pony rentals throughout their 250 acres of beautiful horse property.
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Loehmann's Twin Cinemas showcases movies from India in a two-theater complex that seats 900 people in total. Films are shown on extra large screens in Dolby sound and there are accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
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The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
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The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
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Receiving roughly 500,000 visitors each year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center serves as one of the largest art havens in the county with 82 studios, six galleries, and two workshops. The institute also has art classes through The Art League School and an on-site cafe.