Things to Do with Kids in Norfolk, VA

  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 120 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Newport News.
  • From Virginia Zoo to Ocean View Beach, the Norfolk area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Boat Cruise, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Zoos.
  • Located on beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the popular city of Norfolk. The second more populated city in the state, it features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The cities known for being the cultural heartbeat of the area, with its museums, art galleries, and opera house drawing thousands of tourists each year.
  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 120 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Newport News.
  • From Virginia Zoo to Ocean View Beach, the Norfolk area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Boat Cruise, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Zoos.
  • Located on beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the popular city of Norfolk. The second more populated city in the state, it features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The cities known for being the cultural heartbeat of the area, with its museums, art galleries, and opera house drawing thousands of tourists each year.
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Godfrey’s Soul Food 5018 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
Soul food such as, collard greens and macaroni and cheese, is prepared daily with fresh and quality ingredients
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76% 21 votes
Cultural Centers 201 E. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
The Norfolk Scope Arena is home to the Norfolk Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The arena also hosts a variety of other events, including concerts and other sports.
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91% 23 votes
Historic Sites 2 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Lightship Portsmouth was built in 1915. The lightship is now the Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Patrons can view artifacts and photographs. Guests can also visit the museum gift shop. The gift shop offers a variety of historically themed gifts.
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100% 2 votes
Historic Ships 425 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Used as a navigational aid in the 1800's, the U.S. Lightship Portsmouth was opened as a museum after it was retired in the 1960's. It is also now listed on the National Historical Landmark registry.
1.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks River Front Park, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
River Front Park is a city park constructed along the riverside, with walking areas around the docks, scenic views, and other amenities. Visitors can fish from the piers, and the park hosts a number of special events.
1.2 Miles
90% 31 votes
Historic Sites Two High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23705 MoreLess Info
The oldest naval shipyard in America is preserved through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The collection itself covers 250 years of history and maintains many historical uniforms, military artifacts, and ship models.
1.3 Miles
91% 246 votes
Children's Museums 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Many arts and science exhibits that specifically target young people can be found at the Children's Museum of Virginia. Fun, play, and hands-on activities are integrated into all the exhibits that even includes a child-sized city with a grocery store, pet area, and fire engine.
1.3 Miles
71% 34 votes
Sports Museums 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA MoreLess Info
The greatest legendary sports heroes of Virginia form the exhibits within the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, which was established in 1966. Along with standard historic exhibits, there are activities where visitors can play sports and physical games.
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Parks Crawford St & Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Constructed on the site of a Naval hospital, Fort Nelson Park provides visitors with a scenic field and walking path to jog on. The path has several historical markers that explain the history of Fort Nelson.
1.4 Miles
93% 174 votes
Movie Theaters 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Within the main auditorium of the Commodore Theater is a fine dining restaurant that allows guests to have a diner and movie experience in one place. The theater itself has been luxuriously restored and shows first-run movies.
1.5 Miles
78% 9 votes
Specialty Museums 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
With tours of train cars, The Railroad Museum of Virginia is a fun place to visit. It includes many artifacts and railroad memorabilia such as a telephone, locomotive bell, headlight and photographs.
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