- 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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2803 Oak Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
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The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center works to preserve the legacy of Joseph Newsome. African American history and culture is put on display through interpretive exhibits and areas that address current issues.
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Offering a view of the Nansemond River, Sleepy Hole Park has a 5-acre freshwater lake that can be used for fishing along with trails for hiking. The park has volleyball and horseshoe courts, picnic shelters and a playground.
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Lynnhaven Mall is a center for major store names close to the beaches of Virginia. There are many options for shopping, deals and savings through the mall, and it is conveniently close to community attractions.
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American Theatre is a performing arts theater that hosts a variety of performances; including dances, music concerts, plays, yoga therapy and more. The theater also contains a dance studio and an art gallery.
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Self-guided tours of Hampton University can help reveal a wide range of local history. The campus holds a Booker T. Washington statue, the Emancipation Oak, and information about the famous author W.E.B. DuBois.
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The only tour of the Hampton Roads Harbor is offered by Miss Hampton II Cruises. The tour itself includes the Chesapeake Bay, the Civil War island of Fort Wool, and stories of the warships that are held at the Norfolk Naval Base.
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606 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669
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Over 100 exhibits and multiple IMAX movies are presented at the Virginia Air & Space Center. The Apollo 12 command module is one of the most notable items within the special collections that are available for public viewing.
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The history of Hampton is maintained in an extensive collection at the Hampton History Museum. Guests are able to start their self-guided tour in a Kecoughtan Indian longhouse before proceeding through the hold of a tobacco ship and into the ruins of the city destroyed in the Civil War.
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Hampton University Museum is a beautiful and elegant campus that focuses on African tribes and Native Americans. Hampton University was the first college with a program to teach Native Americans.
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Located along the Hampton River, Mill Point Park features an amphitheater suitable for concerts and other events. The park also offers open grassy areas, shade trees, a paved walking path and views of the river.