Free & Cheap Things to Do in Reston, VA

  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Reston, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Lake Fairfax Park to Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 448 free or cheap things to do in or near Reston, Virginia, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Swimming Pool and Skating Rinks.
  • From Lake Fairfax Park to Vernon J Walker Nature Education Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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8.4 Miles
81% 27 votes
History Museums 10209 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030 MoreLess Info
The Fairfax Museum is located within the Visitor's Center for the city. The building itself is a historical site since it was formerly the Elementary School that was built in 1873, and the museum collection features exhibitions about the city's history.
8.5 Miles
75% 8 votes
National & State Parks Estel Rd & Barlow Rd, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
A wooded park land, Daniels Run Park is home to wildlife like fox, deer and turtles. The park has trails for hiking and biking, a small playground and a sheltered picnic area.
8.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 12311 Stoney Creek Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
20/20 Horsemanship is a recreational equine facility that offers private horseback riding sessions, summer camps, and educational lectures and clinics. The farm also has a boarding and training program for horses.
8.8 Miles
20% 10 votes
Skating Rinks 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031 MoreLess Info
Fairfax Ice Arena is the community center for everything related to ice skating. The arena has open skate, professional coaches for hockey and figure skating, and it hosts skate competitions in the spring.
8.9 Miles
Owned and operated by George Mason University, the Center for the Arts serves the entire community as well as students of the university. Plays, dance performances, concerts, and shows of the Virginia Opera Company are regularly held.
8.9 Miles
91% 32 votes
Art Museum 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
The Glenstone Museum provides a collection of post-World War II and contemporary art and rotating exhibits. The location offers visitors the chance to explore the intersection of landscape, architecture, and art.
8.9 Miles
86% 74 votes
Farms & Ranches 15621 Braddock Road, Centreville, VA 20120 MoreLess Info
Cox Farms is a seasonal pumpkin patch that features a hayride, a volcano slide, potato sack slides, and sponge pits. The farm also sells pumpkins and holds live musical performances on occasion.
9.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums Centreville, VA MoreLess Info
Get a lesson in American History at the Stuart Mosby Civil War Cavalry Museum in Centreville. Displays include artifacts such as weapons, historical documents and artwork honoring the Stuart-Mosby Calvary.
9.0 Miles
88% 189 votes
Movie Theaters 9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA MoreLess Info
Films which are independent or have high artistic content are the main shows presented at the Cinema Arts Theatre. The cinema itself has six screens within it and tends to have one film for each of their screens.
9.0 Miles
60% 5 votes
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Glenstone

Modern Art Museums 12002 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 MoreLess Info
Glenstone is an art and architecture museum where everything from the landscaped exterior to the building itself has been carefully designed with an artistic eye. The museum specializes mostly in postwar, postmodern art and sculpture pieces.
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