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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21.1 Miles
98% 61 votes
Visitor Centers 319 Main St, Smithfield, VA MoreLess Info
Located in downtown Smithfield is an informative site known as the Smithfield & Isle of Wight Visitor Center. Sample itineraries, historic walking tour maps, and information about local attractions, restaurants, and lodging options are freely available.
21.1 Miles
92% 37 votes
Farmers Markets 319 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
Smithfield Farmers Market offers many different types of locally grown foods, including produce, meats, and herbs. Various other edibles and handcrafted items are also available. Live music is provided during each market, and pets are welcome.
21.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 324 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
Painted Garden Gallery showcases the works of Robbie Younger Perrotti, an artist who works in a number of media. The gallery features a variety of paintings, painted furniture, and a collection of vintage clothing.
21.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 210 N Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
Smithfield Little Theatre is a community performance group that annually solicits scripts from directors, basing its season on the top selections. A state-of-the art space was built in 2001 to present plays and one act festivals.
21.1 Miles
- 0 votes
223 Commerce Street, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
Formerly an old warehouse that was once a cotton gin, Cotton Gin Theatre was donated to the Smithfield Little Theatre organization in 1973. The theatre is used for the performing arts like plays and musicals.
21.2 Miles
48% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 100 Regal Way, Newport News, VA 23602 MoreLess Info
At Regal Kiln Creek Stadium 20, visitors can see the latest films in stadium seating auditoriums. The theater accepts both print-at-home tickets, as well as mobile tickets at the ticket kiosk.
21.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 105 City Farm Road, Newport News, VA 23602 MoreLess Info
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.
22.4 Miles
53% 17 votes
Walking Tours 7410 Fort Boykin Trail, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
The historic Fort Boykin is a fort that dates back to the Revolutionary War and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The fort is home to Virginia's second oldest black walnut tree.
22.5 Miles
100% 23 votes
Laser Tag 711 Brick Kiln Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602 MoreLess Info
Lazer Rush features laser tag games that last 15 minutes long and can include distractions like people in masks and costumes scaring the participants. They also have bumper cars, trampoline games and an arcade.
23.0 Miles
91% 247 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 MoreLess Info
The completely natural environment at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers many outdoor activities along Virginia Beach. Visitors are able to fish, bike, and hike within designated segments of the area.
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