Free & Cheap Things to Do in Springfield, VA

  • The list below includes 431 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Virginia, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Swimming Pool, Art Gallery, Parks and Trampoline Parks.
  • From Hidden Pond Nature Center to South Run Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
  • The list below includes 431 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Virginia, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Swimming Pool, Art Gallery, Parks and Trampoline Parks.
  • From Hidden Pond Nature Center to South Run Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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9.0 Miles
The senior statesman and author of Virginia's Declaration of Rights George Mason called Gunston Hall Plantation his home. The site has been preserved and restored with authentic artifacts that detail his life and times at the plantation.
9.0 Miles
83% 18 votes
Hiking Trails Arlington, VA 22216 MoreLess Info
As a popular biking trail, Custis Trail provides visitors with a scenic path that weaves through a wooded area. The trail follows Route 66, with local commuters often riding it.
9.1 Miles
88% 198 votes
Malls 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
The largest shopping center in the Washington DC area is Tysons Corner Center, and it is even one of the 10 largest in the entire country. The complex offers a wide variety of major retailers and small boutiques to suit most tastes.
9.1 Miles
66% 193 votes
Movie Theaters 7850 Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with IMAX and ETX auditoriums, AMC Tysons Corner 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing, reserved seats, theater rentals and a concession area.
9.2 Miles
80% 1293 votes
Marinas 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20744 MoreLess Info
National Harbor is a multi-purpose waterfront area which is home to a wide range of attractions including the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, a marina, a children's museum, multiple nightlife and dining destinations and more.
9.2 Miles
97% 39 votes
Specialty Shops 8090L Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA MoreLess Info
The classic dolls receive a special boutique of their own at the American Girl Place. Visitors are able to buy both the classic and limited edition American Girl dolls along with unique clothes and accessories.
9.2 Miles
85% 13 votes
Farmers Markets 137 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Open during Saturday's in May through September, the American Market at National Harbor is a marketplace featuring a large selection of local vendors. Fresh produce, foods, and handmade artworks are among the items available.
9.2 Miles
92% 12 votes
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Art Whino

Art Gallery 174 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
An art gallery with an international and progressive focus, Art Whino showcases the works of more than 1200 artists from all around the world. The gallery features works in a wide array of media, and representing many movements.
9.2 Miles
100% 11 votes
Paddleboarding 165 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 MoreLess Info
Boating In DC at National Harbor offers rentals of non-motorized boats, from three person canoes to single kayaks. Additionally, they have classes, tours of the Potomac and children's summer camps that teach boating safety and boat navigation.
9.2 Miles
83% 301 votes
Landmarks 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD MoreLess Info
At 70 feet long, The Awakening Sculpture is an aluminum statue depicting a giant man buried in the ground reaching towards the sky. The statue is located on the water's edge, and often has children playing on it.
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