Things to Do in Portsmouth, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Portsmouth, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Portsmouth, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Portsmouth, VA , followed by 153 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
  • Our list of the best things to do in Portsmouth, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Portsmouth, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Portsmouth, VA , followed by 153 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
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13.5 Miles
36% 11 votes
Other Landmarks 22 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
Built in the design of 1980's period architecture, Hampton City Hall features bronze accents and is grand is size making it a focal point of the city. The City Hall offers helpful staff to answer any questions residents or visitors may have in regards to Hampton.
14.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bowling 1519 E Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane facility, Century Lanes Bowling Center features open and league bowling with automatic scoring. The center has a snack bar with food and drinks as well as a pro shop with equipment and accessories.
14.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1924 E Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663 MoreLess Info
A retro-themed roller skating rink, Plaza Roller Rink offers open skating times as well as party and event rentals. The facility features a snack bar with various refreshments, and hosts fundraisers and other special events.
14.2 Miles
81% 281 votes
Beaches 100 First Street South, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
There is 3/4 mile of clean beach held within the Buckroe Beach & Park. Picnic shelters, a children's playground, and restrooms are available to the public between May and September while both kayaks and paddleboats can be rented.
14.4 Miles
92% 900 votes
National & State Parks 2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
The site of the First Landing State Park is considered to be the location where the Jamestown colonists first arrived. The park itself offers several trails, picnic areas, and the potential for a wide range of birdwatching.
14.5 Miles
90% 112 votes
Farms & Ranches 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
Family-oriented adventures and educational experiences are held at the Bluebird Gap Farm. The 60-acre farm holds roughly 150 domestic and wild animals with added activities like a large playground and nature trail.
14.5 Miles
74% 106 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
The primary entertainment facility in the area if Hampton Coliseum. Sports, concerts, and other performances are held within the center that also has a variety of food and beverage options for visitors.
14.9 Miles
67% 57 votes
Aviation Museums 413 W. Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
Air Power Park is actually an outdoor, roadside park and museum that is simple to view and visit. The collections document the role Hampton played in the early space exploration and aircraft testing in the United States.
14.9 Miles
29% 7 votes
Bowling 1 Family Fun Pl, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
Sparetimes is a bowling alley that has 42 inch LCD scoring monitors, a game room, and 32 lanes with fully automated bumpers. The game room has a pinball machine and a dance dance revolution game.
15.1 Miles
95% 326 votes
History Museums 20 Bernard Road, Hampton, VA 23651 MoreLess Info
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.
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