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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24.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Laser Tag 201 Hudgins Farm Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692 MoreLess Info
Tagtime Mobile Laser Tag is a unique service that brings the game of laser tag to the event or location of an individual's choosing. This service is commonly used for birthday parties, corporate events, and team building events.
25.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding 725 W Liberty Spring Road, Suffolk, VA 23437 MoreLess Info
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.
27.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Swimming Pool 641 Tyler Avenue, Newport News, VA 23604 MoreLess Info
A water park and indoor pool, the Ft. Eustis Aquatic Center is open to military personnel and their families. The adventure pool area includes a large slide and toddler pool, and the competition pool is 25 yards long.
27.5 Miles
91% 215 votes
Bike Paths 13564 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA MoreLess Info
One of the biggest municipal parks in the United States is the Newport News Park, offering woodland areas, meadows, and lakes. Camping, boating, and fishing are the predominant activities, but festivals are also held at the park during the year.
27.5 Miles
96% 1912 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Cape Charles, VA MoreLess Info
The National Wildlife Refuge contains migratory songbirds and raptors, marsh and water birds, mammals, and shrub. Visitors who wish to go hiking can take the Wildlife loop trail through the Maritime Forest.
27.6 Miles
100% 26 votes
Visitor Centers 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603 MoreLess Info
At Newport News Visitor Center, visitors can learn about the attractions in the area with the help of knowledgeable staff. The center has travel resources like brochures and maps available to visitors for free.
27.6 Miles
75% 8 votes
Camping Site 13564 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603 MoreLess Info
Newport News Park Campsites offers year-round camping with 188 campsites, most of which include grills, electrical hook-ups and concrete pads. Newport provides picnic shelters, paddleboats and canoeing with each campsite loop having separate facilities buildings with hot showers and restrooms.
27.7 Miles
50% 14 votes
Historic Sites 15080 Talcott Terrace, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
The historic Fort Huger is a strategic Civil War fort that overlooks the James River. The fort was originally established to block the approach by land and river to the Confederate capital of Richmond.
27.8 Miles
98% 61 votes
Kayaking 32218 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
Several adventure tours of the Cape Charles area of Virginia are offered by SouthEast Expeditions. Most of the options revolve around kayaking, but the company does partner with other adventure professionals for activities such as kiteboarding and hang gliding.
27.9 Miles
93% 73 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5003 Hallett Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
Along the Delmarva Peninsula is the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. The area is a very important avian migration funnel in North America, making it perfect for bird watching and environmental education programs.
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