Free & Cheap Things to Do in Petersburg, VA

  • The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Petersburg, Virginia, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Sites, Military Museums and Battlefields.
  • From Lee's Retreat to Petersburg National Battlefield Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Hopewell and Charles City.
  • The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Petersburg, Virginia, including 57 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Historic Sites, Military Museums and Battlefields.
  • From Lee's Retreat to Petersburg National Battlefield Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petersburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Richmond, Midlothian, Hopewell and Charles City.
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37.1 Miles
65% 34 votes
Bowling 5544 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 MoreLess Info
Whether you are an avid league bowler or just want to spend a few hours with friends, Williamsburg Lanes, is an ideal choice. This AMF bowling center features 40 lanes for bowling, as well as a restaurant and amenities for your next party or event.
37.4 Miles
91% 64 votes
Playgrounds 3032-3 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 MoreLess Info
As one of the state of Virginia's largest inflatable playgrounds, Bounce House offers 30 000 square feet of inflatable entertainment, along with an indoor go-kart track and indoor picnic areas.
37.6 Miles
77% 231 votes
Movie Theaters 1430 Richmond Rd Bldg 6, Williamsburg, VA 23185 MoreLess Info
An eight-screen movie theater, Movie Tavern Williamsburg displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, adult beverages and an in-theater dining menu that includes appetizers, burgers, salads, pizza and dessert.
37.8 Miles
89% 336 votes
Mini Golf 2001 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 MoreLess Info
One of the most popular miniature golf courses in Williamsburg is Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. It is set in the world of 18th century buccaneers through mountain caves, beneath waterfalls, and over several footbridges.
38.0 Miles
62% 26 votes
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MagiQuest

Magic Shows 549 East Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188 MoreLess Info
Located at Great Wolf Lodge, MagiQuest is described as the world's largest live action game. Players use magic wands to help solve mysteries in this interactive role playing game that leads guests on quests and adventures throughout the site.
38.2 Miles
95% 1621 votes
Historic Sites Northern End of Palace Green, Williamsburg, VA MoreLess Info
Originally the residence of the royal governor, the Governor's Palace is an historical museum offering guided tours and animated demonstrations of life in 18th-Century Colonial Williamsburg. Reconstructed in the 1930s on the original site, the palace and grounds include outbuildings, gardens, and a boxwood maze…
38.3 Miles
92% 2721 votes
Historic Ships Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Williamsburg, VA 23187 MoreLess Info
The first permanent English colony in America is commemorated by the Jamestown Settlement. The site features replicas of three ships, gallery exhibits, and an introductory film that explains the beginnings of Jamestown from multiple perspectives.
38.3 Miles
93% 580 votes
Colleges & Universities 102 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 MoreLess Info
William and Mary College is a Colonial-era campus which has graduated four US presidents. A self-guided or student-led walking tour includes the Sir Christopher Wren building – America's oldest college building – and the historic Swem Library.
38.3 Miles
79% 58 votes
Art Museum Jamestown Road, next to Phi Beta Kappa Hall, Williamsburg, VA 23187 MoreLess Info
The Muscarelle Museum of Art is an art museum and part of the College of William & Mary campus. The museum maintains a permanent art collection and is host to a variety of traveling art exhibitions.
38.3 Miles
86% 114 votes
Parks Airport Rd., Williamsburg, VA MoreLess Info
Waller Mill Park is 2705 acres situated around a reservoir and a 360 acre lake. It features play fields, walking trails, picnic tables and a dog park and visitors can also enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing.
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