- The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near Newport News, Virginia, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Swimming Pool, Military Museums, Specialty Museums and Beaches.
- From The Noland Trail to Newport News Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newport News and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Williamsburg, Hampton, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
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2.4 Miles
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.
7.7 Miles
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.
3.3 Miles
Situated along Warwick River, Riverview Farm Park features a 30,000-square-foot community playground, a dog park and athletic fields. The park provides two miles of paved trails, sheltered picnic areas, restroom facilities and a skate park.
5.1 Miles
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Riverpark Drive at Mercury Blvd, Newport News, VA 23607
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Huntington Park Beach sits alongside the James River with a small beach, lifeguards, bathroom facilities and a public boat launch that is open all year. A large, updated playground called Fort Fun is also available for younger children.
4.8 Miles
Huntington Park is home to a beach, small pond, tennis court, and other parks. Fort Fun is the most popular attraction with a picnic area, bbqs for grilling, and an extensive playground.
5.0 Miles
Open to the public, Huntington Beach is lifeguard monitored beach, providing visitors with a safe environment to go swimming in. The beach also has sand volleyball courts available on a first come, first serve basis.
7.7 Miles
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13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603
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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.
9.6 Miles
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.
10.2 Miles
Tours, exhibits, and special events throughout the year form the basis for the attraction of the Endview Plantation. Interactive children's camps are held during the summer, and Civil War reenactments are conducted with uniformed soldiers and replica weapons.
9.9 Miles
As a site of a famous battle in the Revolutionary War, Yorktown Battlefield features an open meadow for visitors to explore. The site hosts artillery cannon firing demonstrations by professionals dressed up in Colonial outfits.