- The list below includes 139 free or cheap things to do in or near Chesapeake, Virginia, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Parks and Trampoline Parks.
- From Oak Grove Lake Park to Chesapeake City Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chesapeake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton and Portsmouth.
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Virtual Reality arcade offers over 15 different games and experiences with both single and multiplayer options
2.9 Miles
A movie theater featuring 13 auditoriums, Regal Greenbrier Stadium 13 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers mobile ticketing, stadium seating, a game room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
2.4 Miles
Located along the Elizabeth River, Paradise Creek Nature Park hosts a variety of educational events focusing on ecology and nature. The 40-acre park also features extensive walking and biking trails.
3.2 Miles
Featuring 16 lanes and manual scoring, Victory Lanes Bowling Center provides duckpin bowling for individuals and leagues. The center has a snack bar with food and drinks, a jukebox and arcade game machines.
4.4 Miles
78%
9 votes
16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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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.
4.4 Miles
Ntelos Wireless Pavilion is a small concert venue with a covered outdoor setting. The Pavilion hosts a variety of musical acts from various genres, and is located near the water, which allows for some nice views.
4.6 Miles
Located in Olde Town Portsmouth, VA, Riverview Gallery is an anchor for the area. The gallery features over 100 artists who specialize in everything from painting, drawing, and photography to woodwork, glass, and fiber.
4.7 Miles
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.
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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.
4.7 Miles
90%
31 votes
Two High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23705
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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.
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35 votes
1 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Filled with vintage nautical items, Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery offers ships in a bottle, marine sculptures, artwork, and more. The shop has antique maritime items and navigation maps.