Free & Cheap Things to Do in Norfolk, VA

  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Town Point Park to Bea Arthur Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Norfolk and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton and Portsmouth.
  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Town Point Park to Bea Arthur Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Norfolk and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton and Portsmouth.
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Visitor Centers 1000 Colonial National Historic Parkway, Yorktown, VA 23690 MoreLess Info
Featuring the Yorktown Battlefield, Historic Jamestowne, and Colonial Parkway, the Colonial National Historical Park Visitors Center helps tell a story of America's early history from colonization to the American Revolutionary War.
28.9 Miles
81% 42 votes
Historic Homes 168 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA MoreLess Info
Lee Hall Mansion is one of the last remaining antebellum homes on the Virginia Peninsula. The home has been restored to its mid-Victorian glory and allows visitors to learn about the time period and lives of the affluent people who lived in the region during the time.
29.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Battlefields York-Hampton Road, Newport News, VA 23690 MoreLess Info
As a site of a famous battle in the Revolutionary War, Yorktown Battlefield features an open meadow for visitors to explore. The site hosts artillery cannon firing demonstrations by professionals dressed up in Colonial outfits.
29.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 624 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23692 MoreLess Info
The Colonial National Historical Park encompasses over 1,000 acres and several sites of national historical importance. Historical locations include the site of the first landing of English settlers at Jamestown and the battlefield of Yorktown from the American Revolutionary War.
29.3 Miles
100% 17 votes
Art Gallery 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA 23692 MoreLess Info
Featuring the work of local artisans, The Gallery at York Hall showcases pottery, jewelry, and other handmade crafts. The owner regularly offers tours of the museum, providing background information for each work of art.
29.4 Miles
96% 23 votes
Farmers Markets 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23692 MoreLess Info
The Yorktown Farmers Market is a free seasonal Saturday morning market, which features fresh fare from over 35 local farmers, bakers, and artists. Favorites at the market include fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, flowers, cheese and local art and music.
29.5 Miles
74% 31 votes
Historic Sites 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603 MoreLess Info
Tours, exhibits, and special events throughout the year form the basis for the attraction of the Endview Plantation. Interactive children's camps are held during the summer, and Civil War reenactments are conducted with uniformed soldiers and replica weapons.
29.5 Miles
96% 389 votes
Scenic Drives Yorktown, VA MoreLess Info
The Colonial Parkway is a 23-mile long driving route linking three of the area's historical sites: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown from the York River to the James River. A maximum speed of 45 miles per hour is designed for sightseeing.
29.5 Miles
90% 954 votes
Battlefields Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA MoreLess Info
Part of Virginia's Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield is the site of the final major battle of the Revolutionary War in 1781. Take one of two self-guided driving tours including Surrender Field, allied encampments, and the Yorktown National Cemetery.
29.5 Miles
85% 252 votes
Beaches Yorktown, VA MoreLess Info
A 2-acre sandy beach on the York River, Yorktown Beach offers unsupervised swimming, sightseeing, boating, a fishing pier and large grass picnic area. Restroom and shower available April through mid-October.
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