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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16.5 Miles
88% 49 votes
Historic Sites 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304 MoreLess Info
Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
16.5 Miles
60% 91 votes
Monuments Memorial Parkway, Arlington, VA MoreLess Info
As an expression of gratitude towards the Dutch people for their help during and after World War II, Netherlands Carillon was dedicated. The 49 bell carillon is a reminder of our friends and their service every time the bells sound.
16.5 Miles
79% 2882 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3000 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008 MoreLess Info
The National Zoological Park is a zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species that offers three different guided tours and a separate elephant-themed tour. There are several dining options throughout the zoo.
16.7 Miles
95% 130 votes
Ziplines 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape is a treetop adventure obstacle course which features the country's first ever skateboard zipline, as well as multiple rope ladders and Tarzan swings which weave through the forest canopy.
16.7 Miles
97% 67 votes
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Ziplines Rock Creek Regional Park, 6129 Needwood Lake Drive, Rockville, MD 20855 MoreLess Info
Go Ape! is a treetop adventure ropes course and zip line. Visitors can expect to traverse the challenging course from treetop to treetop while kept safe by a secure harness.
16.7 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.
16.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Movie Theaters Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20876 MoreLess Info
A 14-screen movie theater, Regal Germantown Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films. The theater provides stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room, RealD 3D movies and a concession area with food and drinks.
16.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 2224 Washington Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 MoreLess Info
At a depth of 9 feet, Rock Creek Garden Pool offers visitors a shallow pool for recreational swimming. The pool has equipment like inflatables to use in the pool, as well as a lounge area with chairs and umbrellas.
16.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 11901 Claridge Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 MoreLess Info
Wheaton Claridge Park is over 21 acres and includes a stream running through the park, as well as playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic area and recreation center. The center can be rented and includes a kitchen.
17.0 Miles
91% 128 votes
Historic Sites 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176 MoreLess Info
Several historical sites are held within Morven Park, including the Governor's Residence and the Civil War camp. The park also has a modern equestrian center that maintains multiple stables, an arena, and sport courses.
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