Things to Do in Norfolk, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Norfolk, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Norfolk, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Norfolk, VA , followed by 144 popular activities in nearby cities, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
  • Our list of the best things to do in Norfolk, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Norfolk, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Norfolk, VA , followed by 144 popular activities in nearby cities, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
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27.0 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.
27.1 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.
27.1 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.
27.4 Miles
92% 155 votes
Military Museums 300 Washington Blvd., Besson Hall, Newport News, VA 23604 MoreLess Info
The history of the United States Army transportation methods from colonial times to the present are put on display at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the logistical support of the Army during conflicts.
27.5 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.
27.7 Miles
85% 177 votes
National & State Parks 3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
Along Cape Charles is the Kiptopeke State Park with recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. The park offers many accommodations and a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, and bird watching.
28.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue Lee Blvd & Taylor Avenue, Newport News, VA 23604 MoreLess Info
As an annual event, TRADOC Band's Music Under the Stars is a concert series featuring active duty military members singing national classics. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since the performance is outdoors in a park.
28.3 Miles
86% 36 votes
Visitor Centers Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown, VA 23690 MoreLess Info
Part of the National Park System, Yorktown National Battlefield is a historic site of a major Revolutionary War conflict. The park features historic and nature centers, and offers a variety of educational programs.
28.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Visitor Centers 1000 Colonial National Historic Parkway, Yorktown, VA 23690 MoreLess Info
Featuring the Yorktown Battlefield, Historic Jamestowne, and Colonial Parkway, the Colonial National Historical Park Visitors Center helps tell a story of America's early history from colonization to the American Revolutionary War.
28.9 Miles
81% 42 votes
Historic Homes 168 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA MoreLess Info
Lee Hall Mansion is one of the last remaining antebellum homes on the Virginia Peninsula. The home has been restored to its mid-Victorian glory and allows visitors to learn about the time period and lives of the affluent people who lived in the region during the time.
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