- The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Cape Charles, Virginia, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Beaches, Marinas and National & State Parks.
- From Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel to Cape Charles Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cape Charles and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
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The gardens of the Norfolk Botanical Garden focus on the individual seasons of the year with changing plants that grow in the local area during those times. Also, events that celebrate plants, gardening, and eco-education are held at the site.
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The Watermen's Museum is a waterfront museum exploring the role of the Chesapeake Bay watermen in local history through crafts and tools of the trade. A wooden boat builder's crew works twice weekly at the site.
27.2 Miles
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Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown, VA 23690
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Part of the National Park System, Yorktown National Battlefield is a historic site of a major Revolutionary War conflict. The park features historic and nature centers, and offers a variety of educational programs.
27.6 Miles
The Yorktown Victory Centre is a living-history museum focused on the American Revolution. Costumed interpreters bring to life a re-created Continental Army encampment and 1780s working farm, while indoor exhibitions focus on the Declaration of Independence, and 18th Century artifacts.
28.0 Miles
Held within the fort itself is Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum. It chronicles the military history of the fort, including the restored room where Jefferson Davis was briefly held as a prisoner following the Civil War.
28.0 Miles
As a site of a famous battle in the Revolutionary War, Yorktown Battlefield features an open meadow for visitors to explore. The site hosts artillery cannon firing demonstrations by professionals dressed up in Colonial outfits.
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3233 Pacific Ave at the Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Beach Eco Tours offers stand up paddleboard tours, lessons, and rentals on the Chesapeake Bay and other nearby waterways. The various wildlife guests can encounter include dolphins, osprey, bald eagles, herons, and various other waterfowl.
28.4 Miles
Neptune's Park provides views of the beach from the board walk and a large statue of Neptune standing guard over the park. In addition to the large 34 foot statue, the park also offers live bands.
28.4 Miles
Lazer Rush features laser tag games that last 15 minutes long and can include distractions like people in masks and costumes scaring the participants. They also have bumper cars, trampoline games and an arcade.
28.6 Miles
For a perfect date night movie experience, check out Cinema Café and combine your meal with first run movie. Guests can sit down in their full-service restaurant and watch the best movies Holywood has to offer, get your tickets today.