- The list below includes 437 free or cheap things to do in or near Herndon, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Mini Golf, Playgrounds and Movie Theaters.
- From Arrowbrook Park to Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Herndon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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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.
21.7 Miles
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.
21.7 Miles
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172 votes
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.
21.8 Miles
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.
21.8 Miles
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7 votes
13000 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192
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Founded in honor of a fallen police dog, the K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park provides a large area for pets to socialize and exercise together. The park provides clean-up bags for the dogs' waste as well as agility equipment.
21.9 Miles
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26 votes
11207 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Visitors of the White Oak Duckpin Lanes can play a game of cosmic bowling, during which they can enjoy disco lights, fog, and oldies music. The bowling alley also has a grill snack bar.
22.1 Miles
87%
84 votes
9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039
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Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
22.2 Miles
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13 votes
1201 Jackson Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904
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A public water park, Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center provides a venue for lap and recreational swimming, fitness classes and swimming lessons. The center features lap and leisure pools, a lazy river, a diving board and water slides.
22.3 Miles
Presenting a venue for fine art performances, Franklin Park is a favorite spot of locals and visitors to Purcellville. The venue's performers perform classic stage plays, musicals, holiday specials, one man shows and comedic acts.
22.4 Miles
93%
181 votes
5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
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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.