Free & Cheap Things to Do in Norfolk, VA

  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Town Point Park to Bea Arthur Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Norfolk and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton and Portsmouth.
  • The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Comedy Clubs and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
  • From Town Point Park to Bea Arthur Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Norfolk and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton and Portsmouth.
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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
0.6 Miles
83% 96 votes
Parks Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
With over 8 acres of clean outdoor space, Town Point Park is nestled into the heart of the business district in downtown Norfolk. The park is a great strolling environment where friends can meet up for lunch or enjoy music.
0.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Dog Park 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
A scenic park featuring land and water play options is Bea Arthur Dog Park. The animal-friendly locale offers picnic tables, dog ramp leading into a water play area, and large grassy fields for off-leash running.
6.8 Miles
56% 16 votes
Beaches Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503 MoreLess Info
Ocean View Beach is a 6.5 acre beach and park designated as a festival park and featuring a large band shell for presentations and dancing. The beach has lifeguards in the summer, a boardwalk and open green space.
5.7 Miles
95% 738 votes
Botanical Gardens 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 MoreLess Info
The gardens of the Norfolk Botanical Garden focus on the individual seasons of the year with changing plants that grow in the local area during those times. Also, events that celebrate plants, gardening, and eco-education are held at the site.
16.1 Miles
84% 864 votes
Lighthouses 583 Atlantic Ave., Fort Story, Norfolk, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
The oldest government built lighthouse in the United States is the Cape Henry Lighthouse, which overlooks the Chesapeake Bay. The site is very close to the 'First Landing' location of the Jamestown settlers.
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92% 36 votes
Statues Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Armed Forces Memorial in Norfolk pays tribute to veterans through a unique, outdoor display of personal letters cast in bronze. Visitors can contemplate each plaque's significance in a peaceful setting near the waterfront
0.1 Miles
93% 27 votes
Historic Homes 331 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Moses Myers House offers a glimpse into life during the late Federal period. It was one of the first brick homes built after the Revolutionary War and tours are offered on weekends.
0.6 Miles
97% 666 votes
Art Museum 245 West Olney Road (at Mowbray Arch), Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
Several types of art are covered by the collections at the Chrysler Museum of Art. One of the most prominent is the institution's glass artwork collection due to the on-site glass studio which guests can view in action along side the painting and sculpture galleries.
0.5 Miles
95% 778 votes
Historic Ships Nauticus, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Iowa-class battleship named the USS Wisconsin is docked at the Town Point Park. The ship can be viewed specifically in Whisky Basin, and visits on the Wisconsin are held during business hours.
1.4 Miles
97% 114 votes
Movie Theaters 1507 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
There are many different types of movies shown at the Naro Expanded Cinema which features new state-of-the-art digital projection and sound. There are popular second-run films, independent films, and award-winning classics.
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