- 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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The greatest legendary sports heroes of Virginia form the exhibits within the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, which was established in 1966. Along with standard historic exhibits, there are activities where visitors can play sports and physical games.
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G-Force Karts is an amusement company that has a facility that supports laser tag, indoor kart racing, paintball, and archery tag. The facility is best known for having a 325-foot raceway.
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16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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With tours of train cars, The Railroad Museum of Virginia is a fun place to visit. It includes many artifacts and railroad memorabilia such as a telephone, locomotive bell, headlight and photographs.
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Ntelos Wireless Pavilion is a small concert venue with a covered outdoor setting. The Pavilion hosts a variety of musical acts from various genres, and is located near the water, which allows for some nice views.
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400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Housed within a former courthouse built in 1846, the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center is a large cultural center. Attractions include rotating art exhibits, a gallery shop, educational programs, and various special events.
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Used as a navigational aid in the 1800's, the U.S. Lightship Portsmouth was opened as a museum after it was retired in the 1960's. It is also now listed on the National Historical Landmark registry.
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Featuring 16 lanes and manual scoring, Victory Lanes Bowling Center provides duckpin bowling for individuals and leagues. The center has a snack bar with food and drinks, a jukebox and arcade game machines.
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Located in Olde Town Portsmouth, VA, Riverview Gallery is an anchor for the area. The gallery features over 100 artists who specialize in everything from painting, drawing, and photography to woodwork, glass, and fiber.
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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.
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Both the sea and naval history are supported at the Nauticus National Maritime Center. Visitors can learn about naval battleships and naval warfare while also having the ability to explore the oceans and the creatures that live there.