Free & Cheap Things to Do in Virginia Beach, VA

  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Virginia Beach, Virginia, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Aquariums, Piers & Boardwalks and Mini Golf.
  • From Sandbridge Beach to First Landing State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Virginia Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton.
  • The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near Virginia Beach, Virginia, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Aquariums, Piers & Boardwalks and Mini Golf.
  • From Sandbridge Beach to First Landing State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Virginia Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton.
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The Great Xscape Room 2548 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA MoreLess Info
Use your wits and teamwork to escape from rooms
31.5 Miles
81% 32 votes
Art Museum 101 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 MoreLess Info
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.
31.5 Miles
100% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA MoreLess Info
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.
31.5 Miles
92% 537 votes
Natural History Museums 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 MoreLess Info
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.
31.5 Miles
97% 170 votes
Walking Trails 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA MoreLess Info
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.
31.8 Miles
72% 71 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Suffolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is the largest remaining area of what used to be a habitat of over one million acres. Wildlife in the refuge includes hundreds of species of birds, black bears, grey fox, beavers, mink, and much more.
32.4 Miles
48% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 100 Regal Way, Newport News, VA 23602 MoreLess Info
At Regal Kiln Creek Stadium 20, visitors can see the latest films in stadium seating auditoriums. The theater accepts both print-at-home tickets, as well as mobile tickets at the ticket kiosk.
32.9 Miles
94% 1345 votes
Lighthouses 1101 Corolla Village Road, Corolla, NC 27927 MoreLess Info
The beautiful red-brick Currituck Beach Light Station is located in Corolla Village, overlooking Currituck Sound. Providing panoramic view, climb its 220 steps, stopping at two landings and the base to view exhibits about the lighthouse. The lighthouse is open from April through November.
32.9 Miles
94% 162 votes
Beaches Corolla, NC MoreLess Info
Currituck Beach offers many miles of beach along the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is popular with surfers because the conditions often produce waves for novices and intermediate surfers, and the beach is also popular with anglers and those just looking for a beach hike.
32.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 102 Bob House Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23432 MoreLess Info
Lone Star Lakes Park has over 11 lakes for visitors to enjoy. Facilities at the park include horse riding trails, an archery range, a playground, fishing areas, and picnic tables.
33.0 Miles
94% 111 votes
Scenic Walks Corolla, NC MoreLess Info
Two miles of wildlife preserve land composes the Estuarine Nature Walk. The area is only accessible by foot or four wheel drive vehicles for birdwatching, wildlife studies, and light hiking.
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