Free & Cheap Things to Do in Portsmouth, VA

  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Portsmouth, Virginia, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Portsmouth City Park to River Front Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portsmouth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Hampton.
  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Portsmouth, Virginia, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Portsmouth City Park to River Front Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portsmouth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Hampton.
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17.5 Miles
98% 299 votes
Religious Buildings 14477 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
The Historic St. Luke's Church possesses the oldest Gothic architecture in the United States. Architecture is not the only draw of the site since it has been preserved for nearly four centuries through war, destruction, and great events in American history.
17.6 Miles
88% 1801 votes
Beaches Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
Guests to Virginia Beach are able to enjoy the most common beach activities, including lounging, swimming, vollyball, sand creations, and picnicking. The beaches are free for general access, but equipment rental and nearby attractions have their own associated fees.
17.6 Miles
99% 149 votes
Beaches 3233 Pacific Ave at the Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
Beach Eco Tours offers stand up paddleboard tours, lessons, and rentals on the Chesapeake Bay and other nearby waterways. The various wildlife guests can encounter include dolphins, osprey, bald eagles, herons, and various other waterfowl.
17.7 Miles
99% 388 votes
Paddleboarding 308 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
Stand-up paddling for personal recreation and exercise is supported through Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle. Lessons for the sport, eco tours, and equipment rentals are available through the company as a way to encourage stand-up paddling in the Virginia Beach area.
17.8 Miles
69% 196 votes
Mini Golf 302 23rd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
Jungle golf has been a family favorite since it opened in 1970. Furnished with huts, giraffes, and palm trees, families will have fun at the course even if they don't make par.
17.8 Miles
90% 405 votes
Parks 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
Neptune's Park provides views of the beach from the board walk and a large statue of Neptune standing guard over the park. In addition to the large 34 foot statue, the park also offers live bands.
18.0 Miles
89% 5023 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Virginia Beach, VA MoreLess Info
Outdoor activities like walking, biking, and skating are common along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. In addition to these free activities with a view of the beach, visitors are able to access hotels, restaurants, video arcades, and a Ferris wheel.
18.0 Miles
85% 74 votes
History Museums 1113 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum contains mostly antique decoys of waterfowl and other animals, and includes a carving room with where visitors can meet a resident carver. They also have many paintings and metal sculptures.
18.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts Centers 118 Bosley Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434 MoreLess Info
With a center for visual arts, Suffolk Art League provides classes for drawing, painting, paper craft, and more for the community. The league hosts juried exhibitions for photography and student art.
18.3 Miles
78% 60 votes
Beaches Virginia Beach, VA MoreLess Info
Discover a quiet, family friendly beach with soft sands and beautiful views, Croatan Beach, has all this and more for visitors. The site features a large, clean beach house, free parking before 10am and fun surf for swimmers.
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