- 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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Held within the fort itself is Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum. It chronicles the military history of the fort, including the restored room where Jefferson Davis was briefly held as a prisoner following the Civil War.
41.7 Miles
One of the most notable and important examples of Georgian architecture in America comes in the form of the Historic Christ Church that was built in 1735. Special events and tours are still conducted at the site.
41.8 Miles
The steamboat era of the Chesapeake Bay is preserved and put on display at the Steamboat Era Museum. Rather than just focused on steamboat items and artifacts, the collection observes the people who were involved with this time and how their lives changed because of it.
41.9 Miles
At Christ Church Foundation, visitors can explore a historic brick building with archways, pews, and other features. The church has a small museum and gift shop with artifacts from the building's history.
42.3 Miles
The Dog & Oyster Vineyard is the vineyard of the Hope & Glory Inn. The vineyard contains rooms to stay in with access to a pool, as well as wine tasting opportunities sampling locally grown wines.
42.7 Miles
Featuring a nine-lane bowling alley, CineBistro and Score at Peninsula Town Center is an eight-screen movie theater featuring first-run films. The facility offers a bar and lounge, high-back rocking chairs, 3D movies, reserved seating and digital presentation.
43.0 Miles
Cinema Cafe Hampton is a movie theater and restaurant that serves foods including homemade pizza, chicken sandwiches, appetizers, and alcoholic beverages. The cinema features DTS digital sound and high-back rocking chairs.
43.1 Miles
Lone Star Lakes Park has over 11 lakes for visitors to enjoy. Facilities at the park include horse riding trails, an archery range, a playground, fishing areas, and picnic tables.
43.3 Miles
Family-oriented adventures and educational experiences are held at the Bluebird Gap Farm. The 60-acre farm holds roughly 150 domestic and wild animals with added activities like a large playground and nature trail.
43.5 Miles
Sparetimes is a bowling alley that has 42 inch LCD scoring monitors, a game room, and 32 lanes with fully automated bumpers. The game room has a pinball machine and a dance dance revolution game.