- 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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13564 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603
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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.
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The historic Fort Huger is a strategic Civil War fort that overlooks the James River. The fort was originally established to block the approach by land and river to the Confederate capital of Richmond.
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Several adventure tours of the Cape Charles area of Virginia are offered by SouthEast Expeditions. Most of the options revolve around kayaking, but the company does partner with other adventure professionals for activities such as kiteboarding and hang gliding.
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5003 Hallett Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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Along the Delmarva Peninsula is the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. The area is a very important avian migration funnel in North America, making it perfect for bird watching and environmental education programs.
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300 Washington Blvd., Besson Hall, Newport News, VA 23604
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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.
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Run by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, Eastern Shore of Virginia offers visitors a wide range of outdoor activities, from deer hunting to nature photography. The refuge has outdoor classes and interpretive events about migratory birds and other wildlife.
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32205 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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The contact center for the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Cen offers information and guidance for visitors to this wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary.
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As an annual event, TRADOC Band's Music Under the Stars is a concert series featuring active duty military members singing national classics. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since the performance is outdoors in a park.
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Along Cape Charles is the Kiptopeke State Park with recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. The park offers many accommodations and a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, and bird watching.
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Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown, VA 23690
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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.