Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charles City, VA

  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Charles City, Virginia, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Shirley Plantation to Berkeley Plantation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charles City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Williamsburg, Petersburg, Richmond and Hopewell.
  • The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Charles City, Virginia, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Parks, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
  • From Shirley Plantation to Berkeley Plantation, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charles City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Williamsburg, Petersburg, Richmond and Hopewell.
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36.6 Miles
36% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 11650 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 MoreLess Info
A fourteen theater movie multiplex, the Regal Cinemas Shortpump Stadium 14 shows an array of current Hollywood releases with all-digital video and sound. The theater offers stadium seating throughout, and features a selection of concessions.
36.6 Miles
70% 10 votes
Skating Rinks 4350 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 MoreLess Info
Skate Nation Plus offers ice skating lessons, hockey leagues, clinics, figure skating lessons, and more. Amenities include laser tag, birthday party space, an arcade and prize center, and Face-Off Café.
36.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 4400 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23233 MoreLess Info
Visitors are encouraged to experience bowling at its best with Bowl America Short Pump, a place designed for fun with family and friends. Guests can participate in cosmic bowling, leagues, or open bowling.
36.9 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.
37.3 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.
37.6 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.
37.7 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.
37.7 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.
37.7 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.
37.7 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.
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