- 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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The civilian life of Petersburg both before, during, and after the Civil War siege is put on display at the Siege Museum. Along with the permanent exhibits, guests can view the short film 'The Echoes Still Remain.'
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132 N Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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Visitors can view a diverse of collection of contemporary art in addition to over 85 artist studios at the Petersburg Regional Art Center. The center offers open receptions twice a month with food, wine, art demos, and live music.
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Home to the Petersburg Generals summer team, Petersburg Sports Complex consists of multiple fields where visitors can watch baseball games taking place. The complex has several concession stands, including a snow cone machine and an outdoor grill.
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N Market St & Low Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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Olde Towne Historic District Park is a district of antique galleries, boutiques, craft shops, restaurants, cafes, and a mix of renovated residences. Olde Town also showcases the Courthouse complex and scores of historic and architecturally significant structures.
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Originally the residence of the royal governor, the Governor's Palace is an historical museum offering guided tours and animated demonstrations of life in 18th-Century Colonial Williamsburg. Reconstructed in the 1930s on the original site, the palace and grounds include outbuildings, gardens, and a boxwood maze…
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6005 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
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The Cold Harbor Battlefield Park - Garthright House is a Civil War battlefield area that offers guests the chance to drive through the battleground on a touring road. This particular path features signs that help visitors to understand the positioning of the armies during the battle.
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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The first permanent English colony in America is commemorated by the Jamestown Settlement. The site features replicas of three ships, gallery exhibits, and an introductory film that explains the beginnings of Jamestown from multiple perspectives.
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Jamestown Road, next to Phi Beta Kappa Hall, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The Muscarelle Museum of Art is an art museum and part of the College of William & Mary campus. The museum maintains a permanent art collection and is host to a variety of traveling art exhibitions.
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The Burgess Falls State Park is composed of four waterfalls which cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation. The park also offers fishing from the land or wading into the water, picnic areas, grills, and a children's playground.
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William and Mary College is a Colonial-era campus which has graduated four US presidents. A self-guided or student-led walking tour includes the Sir Christopher Wren building – America's oldest college building – and the historic Swem Library.