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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Professional drivers sate passengers’ need for speed in stock cars during exciting racing experiences
12.3 Miles
86% 44 votes
Colleges & Universities Hampton, VA 23668 MoreLess Info
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.
12.4 Miles
76% 351 votes
Science Museums 606 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
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.
12.5 Miles
78% 46 votes
History Museums 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
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.
12.5 Miles
90% 21 votes
Specialty Museums 11 Frissell Ave, Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
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.
12.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
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.
13.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bowling 1519 E Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane facility, Century Lanes Bowling Center features open and league bowling with automatic scoring. The center has a snack bar with food and drinks as well as a pro shop with equipment and accessories.
13.1 Miles
81% 281 votes
Beaches 100 First Street South, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
There is 3/4 mile of clean beach held within the Buckroe Beach & Park. Picnic shelters, a children's playground, and restrooms are available to the public between May and September while both kayaks and paddleboats can be rented.
13.1 Miles
81% 27 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4616 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk, VA MoreLess Info
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.
13.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1924 E Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663 MoreLess Info
A retro-themed roller skating rink, Plaza Roller Rink offers open skating times as well as party and event rentals. The facility features a snack bar with various refreshments, and hosts fundraisers and other special events.
13.4 Miles
92% 900 votes
National & State Parks 2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
The site of the First Landing State Park is considered to be the location where the Jamestown colonists first arrived. The park itself offers several trails, picnic areas, and the potential for a wide range of birdwatching.
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