- TripBuzz found 145 things to do with kids in or near Newport News, Virginia, including 120 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Williamsburg, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
- From Lazer Rush to Play A Round Golf & Games, the Newport News area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Swimming Pool, Military Museums, Specialty Museums and Beaches.
- Located on the James River is the city of Newport News. Currently the fifth largest city in the state, it is home to over 180,000 residents. With shipbuilding, military, and aerospace and being the areas primary industries, the city also has a large tourist draw for its diverse cultural landscape. Points of interest include a historic railroad station, military museums and many art festivals held throughout the year.
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32.7 Miles
76%
319 votes
849 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Based around the concept of a Caribbean paradise, the Ocean Breeze Waterpark features many attractions. There are 16 water slides, a million-gallon wave pool, and a water playground for young children.
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717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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The primary attraction at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a 300,000-gallon tank. Popular aquatic animals at the institute include sharks, barracuda, sea turtles, and otters, which are available for public viewing in addition to the numerous events and programs offered for multiple age groups.
32.7 Miles
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73 votes
200 Winston Salem Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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With Captain Mickey's Rudee Inlet Parasail, visitors can choose from three different levels of heights to parasail at. Visitors have the option to be dipped in the water if they want to.
32.7 Miles
Your Virginia Beach vacation isn't complete until you take a dolphin watching tour aboard the Rudee Flipper. Trained Aquarium educators and experienced volunteers will provide you with an information packed tour as you search for everyone's favorite marine mammal.
33.0 Miles
Located on 23 acres, the Hunt Club Farm offers agricultural-based education programs and entertainment. The petting farm also allows visitors to get close and personal with popular farm animals such as goats, ponies, and chickens.
33.0 Miles
As a horse training facility, Bit By Bit Farm offers horse shows where visitors can watch experienced riders perform tricks and maneuvers on their horses. The farm is known for its exhibition barrel races.
33.5 Miles
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.
34.1 Miles
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16920 Southall Plantation Lane, Charles City, VA 23187
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation - 1790 is a painstakingly restored and maintained historic building. Regular tours of the house and surrounding gardens are available.
34.7 Miles
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41 votes
14501 John Tyler Highway, Charles City, VA 23226
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Serving as the home of President John Tyler from 1842 until his death, the Sherwood Forest Plantation is considered a national historic landmark. The house and grounds are open daily for self-guided tours.
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Kittiewan Plantation overlooks Kittiewan Creek and the James River. The plantation is a working farm with a museum that houses various memorabilia including the collections of an extensive set of 19th and 20th century kitchen and food preparation items.