- 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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17.5 Miles
86%
207 votes
215 67th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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A pioneer in his day, the Edgar Cayce's A.R.E Association for Research and Enlightenment was founded by a man who valued spiritual and mental health. Some of the research includes holistic health, dream interpretation, and psychic development.
17.6 Miles
Guests to Virginia Beach are able to enjoy the most common beach activities, including lounging, swimming, vollyball, sand creations, and picnicking. The beaches are free for general access, but equipment rental and nearby attractions have their own associated fees.
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Beach Eco Tours
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.
17.7 Miles
99%
388 votes
308 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Stand-up paddling for personal recreation and exercise is supported through Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle. Lessons for the sport, eco tours, and equipment rentals are available through the company as a way to encourage stand-up paddling in the Virginia Beach area.
17.8 Miles
The Williamsburg Winery, with an on-site restaurant and hotel, offers tastings and guided tours. Choose a wine tasting with lunch at Gabriel Archer's Tavern, or a reserve wine tasting in the private wine cellar (by reservation). Annual calendar includes several local wine festivals.
17.8 Miles
32%
28 votes
2809 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Designed with audience participation in mind, Angelos Murder Mystery Dinner Theater offers visitors an interactive murder mystery show with a buffet. Actors are disguised as guests, so it's up to the visitors to solve the case.
17.8 Miles
Jungle golf has been a family favorite since it opened in 1970. Furnished with huts, giraffes, and palm trees, families will have fun at the course even if they don't make par.
17.8 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.
18.0 Miles
Outdoor activities like walking, biking, and skating are common along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. In addition to these free activities with a view of the beach, visitors are able to access hotels, restaurants, video arcades, and a Ferris wheel.
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85%
74 votes
1113 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum contains mostly antique decoys of waterfowl and other animals, and includes a carving room with where visitors can meet a resident carver. They also have many paintings and metal sculptures.