- The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Portsmouth, Virginia, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Historic Sites and Bowling.
- From Portsmouth City Park to River Front Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Portsmouth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Hampton.
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Considered to be quiet and family-oriented, the Sandbridge Beach is an alternative to the very busy Virginia Beach. The waves are normally easy and the water is relatively shallow, giving even young children a swimming experience in addition to numerous animal watching activities.
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Spread across 208 acres, the Windsor Castle Park serves as a riverside recreation area. There are several hiking trails and a mountain bike trail in addition to opportunities for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and picnicking.
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The past of Isle of Wight County is chronicled within the Isle of Wight County Museum. Most of the collection centers around the ham, agricultural, and water industries of the area, but there are also prehistoric fossils and Native American artifacts.
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Displaying a multitude of paintings and bronze sculptures, Imagine Art Studios showcases the work of over 10 local artists. Each piece of art has background information about the artist behind it.
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Located in downtown Smithfield is an informative site known as the Smithfield & Isle of Wight Visitor Center. Sample itineraries, historic walking tour maps, and information about local attractions, restaurants, and lodging options are freely available.
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Smithfield Farmers Market offers many different types of locally grown foods, including produce, meats, and herbs. Various other edibles and handcrafted items are also available. Live music is provided during each market, and pets are welcome.
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Painted Garden Gallery showcases the works of Robbie Younger Perrotti, an artist who works in a number of media. The gallery features a variety of paintings, painted furniture, and a collection of vintage clothing.
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At Regal Kiln Creek Stadium 20, visitors can see the latest films in stadium seating auditoriums. The theater accepts both print-at-home tickets, as well as mobile tickets at the ticket kiosk.
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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.
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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.