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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Professional face painters and inflatable bounce houses enliven two-hour parties
8.3 Miles
76% 351 votes
Science Museums 606 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
Over 100 exhibits and multiple IMAX movies are presented at the Virginia Air & Space Center. The Apollo 12 command module is one of the most notable items within the special collections that are available for public viewing.
8.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
Located along the Hampton River, Mill Point Park features an amphitheater suitable for concerts and other events. The park also offers open grassy areas, shade trees, a paved walking path and views of the river.
8.7 Miles
86% 44 votes
Colleges & Universities Hampton, VA 23668 MoreLess Info
Self-guided tours of Hampton University can help reveal a wide range of local history. The campus holds a Booker T. Washington statue, the Emancipation Oak, and information about the famous author W.E.B. DuBois.
8.8 Miles
53% 17 votes
Walking Tours 7410 Fort Boykin Trail, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
The historic Fort Boykin is a fort that dates back to the Revolutionary War and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The fort is home to Virginia's second oldest black walnut tree.
9.3 Miles
86% 36 votes
Visitor Centers Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown, VA 23690 MoreLess Info
Part of the National Park System, Yorktown National Battlefield is a historic site of a major Revolutionary War conflict. The park features historic and nature centers, and offers a variety of educational programs.
9.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Bowling 1519 E Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane facility, Century Lanes Bowling Center features open and league bowling with automatic scoring. The center has a snack bar with food and drinks as well as a pro shop with equipment and accessories.
9.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1924 E Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663 MoreLess Info
A retro-themed roller skating rink, Plaza Roller Rink offers open skating times as well as party and event rentals. The facility features a snack bar with various refreshments, and hosts fundraisers and other special events.
9.8 Miles
81% 281 votes
Beaches 100 First Street South, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
There is 3/4 mile of clean beach held within the Buckroe Beach & Park. Picnic shelters, a children's playground, and restrooms are available to the public between May and September while both kayaks and paddleboats can be rented.
10.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Visitor Centers 1000 Colonial National Historic Parkway, Yorktown, VA 23690 MoreLess Info
Featuring the Yorktown Battlefield, Historic Jamestowne, and Colonial Parkway, the Colonial National Historical Park Visitors Center helps tell a story of America's early history from colonization to the American Revolutionary War.
10.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 600-698 Moonefield Dri, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
Primarily used for sports, Beale Park features three baseball fields with bleachers and a concession stand. It also has a children's playground as well as a private pool with two diving boards.
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