- 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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32386 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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Connecting Virginia's Eastern shore with the mainland of Virginia is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Travelers enjoy the drive through the tunnel, marveling at the surge of the ocean and the modern engineering marvel of the tunnel.
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Over 60,000 square feet of gallery space composes the Mariner's Museum. Rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, paintings, and artifacts from the Civil War ironclad called the USS Monitor form the heart of the museum's collections.
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The visual arts are put on display through many exhibitions at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Education is also a high priority through events, programs, and classes for both children and adults.
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Located within the Mariner's Museum is the USS Monitor Center. The exhibit is composed of interactive displays and historical artifacts to help guests experience the history surrounding the ironclad and the people who were involved.
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Spread over five miles, the Noland Trail follows closely to the shoreline of Lake Maury. The trail is part of the Mariner's Museum Park and has 14 bridges, benches, and picnic areas.
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A roller and inline skating rink, Smithfield Skate Ltd offers open skating as well as pickup hockey for both kids and adults. The rink is also available for reservations for birthday parties and special events.
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Military Aviation Museum
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1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
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One of the largest private collections of World War I and World War II military aircraft in the world is housed at the Military Aviation Museum. Most of these planes are still airworthy and are regularly flown throughout the year in museum demonstrations.
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1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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Located within a 763-acre park, the Northwest River Park Campground is a popular camping location among nature enthusiasts. The campground features 66 campsites and two rental cabins available for use.
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524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601
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Living exhibits are kept within the Virginia Living Museum to depict the natural history of the state. All ecosystems of the state from the mountains to the marshes to the sea are covered by the animal exhibits, and guests can also view the Virginia skys at the observatory and planetarium.
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Primarily used for sports, Beale Park features three baseball fields with bleachers and a concession stand. It also has a children's playground as well as a private pool with two diving boards.