Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mount Vernon, VA

  • The list below includes 390 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Vernon, Virginia, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Districts, National & State Parks, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From George Washington's Mount Vernon to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Vernon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 390 free or cheap things to do in or near Mount Vernon, Virginia, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Districts, National & State Parks, Parks and Movie Theaters.
  • From George Washington's Mount Vernon to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mount Vernon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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19.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 7100 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
The National Museum of Language has officially become a virtual museum. Rather than a physical space, the museum has exhibits, lectures, language summer camps, and workshops that are offered through their website.
19.4 Miles
67% 9 votes
Skating Rinks 1800 Michael Faraday Ct, Reston, VA 20190 MoreLess Info
Skatequest is a skating venue that supports activities such as figure skating, hockey playing, and recreational skating. The facility features a fully stocked pro shop and is available for birthday parties.
19.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Horseback Riding 8827 Brentsville Road, Manassas, VA 20112 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated, Brentsville Stables is an equestrian facility that offers English riding lessons, including English pleasure, hunt seat equitation, and jumping. Through private lessons with a certified and credentialed instructor, students of all levels can learn to ride.
19.6 Miles
75% 12 votes
Visitor Centers 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Visitors to the Chantilly area can gain knowledge of the area and enjoy outdoor recreation at the Walney Visitor Center. The surrounding trails provide scenic hikes, while the indoor nature center provides entertainment for the younger crowd.
19.6 Miles
89% 9 votes
Science Museums 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
At the National Museum of Health & Medicine, visitors can study both on-site and virtual exhibits. The location contains historical, anatomical, and neuroanatomical collections as well as a historical archive and a human development anatomy center.
19.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Visitor Centers 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 MoreLess Info
Hosting more than 30,000 visitors each year, the Ellanor C Lawrence Park - Walney Visitors Center is a public park facility that has a wealth of information available for visitors. Located in a restored farmhouse, the center hosts exhibits, too.
19.7 Miles
86% 98 votes
History Museums 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas, VA 20110 MoreLess Info
The local history of the city is put on display at The Manassas Museum. The permanent exhibits go into the Native American past of the area, but the bulk of the collection is on the Civil War and related artifacts.
19.7 Miles
97% 30 votes
Kayaking 9812 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Offering stand-up paddle and kayak tours, Potomac Paddlesports organizes group trips through white water rapids. The guide begins with teaching visitors how to use the paddle board, before leading the group into the river.
19.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
With freestyle skate sessions open to the public, Wells Ice Rink offers an indoor ice rink for hockey and figure skating. The rink hosts the Wells Warriors Ice Hockey Club, a community hockey league for the local youth.
19.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 MoreLess Info
As a lifeguard protected pool, Ellen E. Linson Splash Park offers visitors a multipurpose pool for swimming. The pool has fountains, a roped off water slide, a lap area, wading pool, and more.
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