Things to Do with Kids in Portsmouth, VA

  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Portsmouth, Virginia, including 126 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
  • From Children's Museum of Virginia to G-Force Karts, the Portsmouth area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • Home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth is a waterfront community in Virginia. The city also has many landmarks including a church built by slaves and a local, historic cemetery. Portsmouth is a popular tourist town and today features an historic downtown district, children's museum and further hosts the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Portsmouth, Virginia, including 126 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
  • From Children's Museum of Virginia to G-Force Karts, the Portsmouth area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • Home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth is a waterfront community in Virginia. The city also has many landmarks including a church built by slaves and a local, historic cemetery. Portsmouth is a popular tourist town and today features an historic downtown district, children's museum and further hosts the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
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18.3 Miles
92% 528 votes
Bridges 32386 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
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.
18.5 Miles
98% 2290 votes
Specialty Museums 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 MoreLess Info
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.
18.5 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.
18.5 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.
18.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 200 Wimbledon Ln, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
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.
18.7 Miles
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.
18.8 Miles
87% 45 votes
Theaters 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of performances and events including concerts, ballet, and live theater at the Ferguson Center for the Arts. The center has been operating since 2004 and has hosted over 500 different performances.
19.0 Miles
89% 9 votes
Camping Site 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322 MoreLess Info
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.
19.1 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.
19.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 600-698 Moonefield Dri, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
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.
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