- The list below includes 392 free or cheap things to do in or near Sterling, Virginia, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Laser Tag, Family Fun Center, Bowling and Go Karts.
- From Algonkian Regional Park to Briar Patch Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sterling and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Washington, Arlington, Silver Spring and Bethesda.
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408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
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Offering above ground experiences, Aerial Forest Adventure Park at Harpers Ferry has 72 challenge elements spread across six courses to choose from. Activities include rope and log bridges, zip lines, and rock walls.
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408 Alstadis Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV
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For 2.5 to 3 hours, visitors to Harpers Ferry Zip Line Canopy Tour can zip across eight ziplines reaching heights up to 800 feet. Guests can see the area's wildlife from the same height as most of the trees.
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White water rafting adventures, tubing adventures, Zip Line Canopy Tours, kayaking and canoeing tours, stand up paddle boards rides, mountain bike, and fishing adventures are all available from River Riders. Additionally, the company operates the Aerial Forest Adventure Park where visitors can experience zip li…
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Overlooking the historic Main Street in downtown, Mosby Museum is located within Brentmoor which housed John Singleton Mosby and his family during the 19th century. The house has been fully restored and interpretive exhibits are on display to explain daily life in the historic house.
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14416 Jefferson Davis Highway, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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Located on the Potomac River, the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge is a facility dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural ecosystem and biodiversity. The refuge is a safe home to the endangered bald eagle.
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An old-fashioned bowling alley, Broadview Lanes offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. It has five bowling lanes, and offers a variety of food and drink options at the grill.
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National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21705
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National Museum of Civil War Medicine is a two-floor organized museum that is located in the heart of Frederick. They have a gift shop in the museum. Visitors can finish the tour in an hour.
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3322 Lockes Mill Road, Berryville, VA 22611
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Situated along the Shenandoah River, Watermelon Park Campground has been welcoming families since 1939. Activities include river tubing, sun bathing, hiking, picnicking, canoeing, and kayaking along with an ice cream stand during the summer months.
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A reconstruction of Barbara Fritchie's original Civil War dwelling, the Barbara Fritchie House and Museum documents Civil War history. Artifacts and antiques on display include furniture, clothing, chinaware, original documents, and manuscripts.
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24 E. Church St, Frederick, MD 21701
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The history of the local area is put on display at the museum controlled by the Historical Society of Frederick County. The primary focus of the exhibits revolve around the early 1800s, and guided tours are conducted regularly.