- The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Petersburg, Virginia, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Sites, Military Museums and Battlefields.
- From Lee's Retreat to Petersburg National Battlefield Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Hopewell and Charles City.
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Situated along Warwick River, Riverview Farm Park features a 30,000-square-foot community playground, a dog park and athletic fields. The park provides two miles of paved trails, sheltered picnic areas, restroom facilities and a skate park.
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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.
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A 2-acre sandy beach on the York River, Yorktown Beach offers unsupervised swimming, sightseeing, boating, a fishing pier and large grass picnic area. Restroom and shower available April through mid-October.
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14477 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430
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The Historic St. Luke's Church possesses the oldest Gothic architecture in the United States. Architecture is not the only draw of the site since it has been preserved for nearly four centuries through war, destruction, and great events in American history.
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Featuring the work of local artisans, The Gallery at York Hall showcases pottery, jewelry, and other handmade crafts. The owner regularly offers tours of the museum, providing background information for each work of art.
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The Colonial Parkway is a 23-mile long driving route linking three of the area's historical sites: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown from the York River to the James River. A maximum speed of 45 miles per hour is designed for sightseeing.
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Part of Virginia's Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield is the site of the final major battle of the Revolutionary War in 1781. Take one of two self-guided driving tours including Surrender Field, allied encampments, and the Yorktown National Cemetery.
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The Yorktown Farmers Market is a free seasonal Saturday morning market, which features fresh fare from over 35 local farmers, bakers, and artists. Favorites at the market include fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, flowers, cheese and local art and music.
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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.
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12650 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
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Rebounderz of Newport News is an indoor trampoline arena that features games on the trampolines like dodgeball and basketball along with a foam pit. They also have an arcade and serve park food like pizza and burgers.