Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newport News, VA

  • 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.
  • 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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Breakout Newport News 14346 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA MoreLess Info
Trapped in one of four themed mystery rooms, players must work together to solve puzzles and find clues to escape in just 60 minutes
3.0 Miles
86% 7 votes
Mini Golf 11008 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 MoreLess Info
At Play A Round Golf & Games, visitors can play a game of putt putt at one of the three miniature golf courses at the facility. The courses have sculptures of exotic animals arranged at various locations.
7.8 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.
3.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601 MoreLess Info
Featuring the Hampton Roads region's only 50 meter indoor pool, the Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center features a variety of fitness equipment, a 14 foot diving well, and a retractable roof. The pool offers swimming lessons and hosts swim meets.
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Swimming Pool 641 Tyler Avenue, Newport News, VA 23604 MoreLess Info
A water park and indoor pool, the Ft. Eustis Aquatic Center is open to military personnel and their families. The adventure pool area includes a large slide and toddler pool, and the competition pool is 25 yards long.
2.4 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.
1.1 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.
4.8 Miles
93% 110 votes
Military Museums 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23607 MoreLess Info
American military history takes centerstage at the Virginia War Museum. Collections at the museum include weapons, uniforms, personal artifacts, war posters, and more to follow the development of the United States military.
8.2 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.
2.4 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.
2.6 Miles
100% 23 votes
Laser Tag 711 Brick Kiln Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602 MoreLess Info
Lazer Rush features laser tag games that last 15 minutes long and can include distractions like people in masks and costumes scaring the participants. They also have bumper cars, trampoline games and an arcade.
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