Free & Cheap Things to Do in Richmond, VA

  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Richmond, Virginia, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Monuments.
  • From Maymont to Hollywood Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Richmond and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petersburg, Midlothian, Glen Allen and Hopewell.
  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Richmond, Virginia, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Sites, Movie Theaters and Monuments.
  • From Maymont to Hollywood Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Richmond and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petersburg, Midlothian, Glen Allen and Hopewell.
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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
22.0 Miles
84% 44 votes
Historic Sites 7000 Westover Road, Charles City, VA 23030 MoreLess Info
The manicured and landscaped gardens at the Westover Plantation are open to public visitors daily. However, the actual house is not open to the public, and special arrangements must be made for private groups to enter the house itself.
22.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 100 Ballpark Road, Petersburg, VA 23805 MoreLess Info
Home to the Petersburg Generals summer team, Petersburg Sports Complex consists of multiple fields where visitors can watch baseball games taking place. The complex has several concession stands, including a snow cone machine and an outdoor grill.
22.6 Miles
92% 301 votes
Battlefields 1539 Hickory Hill Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
One of the most extensive incidents of the Civil War was the Siege of Petersburg which has been memorialized at the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. A variety of educational tours are offered including reenactments of Civil War life.
22.6 Miles
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Parks 24891 Ferndale Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by the county, Ferndale Park has long been a recreational spot within the local area. However, recently attempts have been made to upgrade the park and raise the water level of the old canal which runs through it.
23.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Baylors ln & Defense Road, Petersburg, VA 23805 MoreLess Info
Lee Memorial Park is a historic park and national historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.The district includes the park's roadways, paths and trails and the Lee Park Wild Flower and Bird Sanctuary.
23.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Skating Rinks 2530 S Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805 MoreLess Info
A positive place for local kids to have fun without video games and other electronics, The Skate Factory is introducing the newest generation of kids to good old fashioned fun with skate birthday parties, open weekend skate, and more.
24.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paintball 13208 Moody Road, Hopewell, VA 23860 MoreLess Info
Advertised as Virginia's oldest and largest paintball facility, Splatbrothers Paintball Field is a paintball park. Splatbrothers features nine paintball arenas, each with a unique theme, ranging from a P.O.W camp to post-apocalyptic.
24.5 Miles
95% 216 votes
Military Museums 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
Spread over 424 acres, the Pamplin Historical Park focuses on the Civil War. The main emphasis of the park is on the soldiers themselves as seen at Tudor Hall, the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, and the recreated Military Encampment.
24.9 Miles
100% 50 votes
Military Museums 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 MoreLess Info
The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier considers the war from the perspective of the common fighting man. Visitors can browse through interactive exhibits, view extensive artifact collections or take guided tours.
25.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Flowerdew Hundred Road, Hopewell, VA 23860 MoreLess Info
Situated in a pine forest, James River National Wildlife Refuge has turtles, bald eagles, and other endangered animals to view. Depending on the season, sportsmen can hunt for deer with a permit.
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