- 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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Part of Virginia's Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield is the site of the final major battle of the Revolutionary War in 1781. Take one of two self-guided driving tours including Surrender Field, allied encampments, and the Yorktown National Cemetery.
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A 2-acre sandy beach on the York River, Yorktown Beach offers unsupervised swimming, sightseeing, boating, a fishing pier and large grass picnic area. Restroom and shower available April through mid-October.
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Part of the Colonial National Historical Park, the Yorktown National Cemetery marks the resting place of more than 2000 Civil War soldiers and officers, many of whose identities are unknown.
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The Yorktown Victory Centre is a living-history museum focused on the American Revolution. Costumed interpreters bring to life a re-created Continental Army encampment and 1780s working farm, while indoor exhibitions focus on the Declaration of Independence, and 18th Century artifacts.
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The John Curtis' Tomb site is a family burial ground that contains the graves of John Curtis and John Curtis IV. Visitors who are interested in learning more about the colonial days of Virginia may enjoy what this site has to offer.
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The U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis, holds several planes, trains, and tanks used in American wars. The museum holds many exhibits each year and displays the history of army transportation.
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Outer Banks Restaurant Tours offers cooking classes, in-home chef services, and a variety of tours. During the guided tours, participants meet the owners and chefs of the restaurants and sample their signature dishes paired with beer or wine.
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11 Marina Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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Access to one of the most popular fishing areas on the Chesapeake Bay is provided at the Cape Charles Town Harbor Marina. The site also features state-of-the-art public boat ramps and charter boat excursions.
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The southern most town on Virginia's eastern shore features a free public beach known as the Cape Charles Beach. Since there are no true waves and the waters are shallow, it is a very safe beach for families with small children.
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Bay Avenue at Randolph, Chesapeake Bay, Cape Charles, VA 23310
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Chesapeake Bay Beach is enjoyed by locals for its gradual slope and knee-high waters that stay warm in the sun. Nice sand makes for good wading; while sunsets and sunrises are worth a special visit to this comfortable local beach.