- 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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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.
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Advertised as Virginia's oldest and largest paintball facility, Splatbrothers Paintball Field is a paintball park. Splatbrothers features nine paintball arenas, each with a unique theme, ranging from a P.O.W camp to post-apocalyptic.
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The manicured and landscaped gardens at the Westover Plantation are open to public visitors daily. However, the actual house is not open to the public, and special arrangements must be made for private groups to enter the house itself.
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4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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The completely natural environment at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers many outdoor activities along Virginia Beach. Visitors are able to fish, bike, and hike within designated segments of the area.
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12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA 23030
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The site of the first official Thanksgiving in 1619 was held at Berkeley Plantation. Benjamin Harrison who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and President William Henry Harrison were both born at the house as well.
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4800 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030
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Formerly a historic home built in the mid-1800s, the Edgewood Plantation currently serves as a bed and breakfast that is open to the public. Guided tours are conducted daily, and there are special events to highlight the history of the location.
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A full-service marina, Jordan Point Yacht Haven offers a variety of services to boaters. The marina sells boats, as well as a range of supplies and accessories. It also offers service, storage, and maintenance.
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501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City, VA 23030
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Located just outside of Richmond, the Shirley Plantation was established in 1613. It is considered to be the first plantation in Virginia and the oldest family-owned business in the United States with tours being conducted daily.
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St Dennis Chapel Museum is actually known as the City Point History Musuem which is located in the church structure itself. The chapel was originally constructed in 1887 as a Catholic site of worship for Navy personnel.
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At Dixieland Speedway, guests can see stock car racing on a 3/8th mile dirt race track. The speedway features local race car drivers competing for a chance to drive in NASCAR.