- The list below includes 149 free or cheap things to do in or near Smithfield, Virginia, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, History Museums and Farmers Markets.
- From Windsor Castle Park to Historic St. Luke's Church, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Smithfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk and Williamsburg.
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American military history takes centerstage at the Virginia War Museum. Collections at the museum include weapons, uniforms, personal artifacts, war posters, and more to follow the development of the United States military.
10.1 Miles
53%
40 votes
Riverpark Drive at Mercury Blvd, Newport News, VA 23607
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Huntington Park Beach sits alongside the James River with a small beach, lifeguards, bathroom facilities and a public boat launch that is open all year. A large, updated playground called Fort Fun is also available for younger children.
10.2 Miles
Offering a variety of entertainment, Peninsula Family Skating Center has activities for all ages. Along with skating, the facility offers skating lessons as well as Zumba exercise classes. Private parties are also welcome here.
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570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601
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Featuring the Hampton Roads region's only 50 meter indoor pool, the Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center features a variety of fitness equipment, a 14 foot diving well, and a retractable roof. The pool offers swimming lessons and hosts swim meets.
10.4 Miles
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537 votes
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601
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Living exhibits are kept within the Virginia Living Museum to depict the natural history of the state. All ecosystems of the state from the mountains to the marshes to the sea are covered by the animal exhibits, and guests can also view the Virginia skys at the observatory and planetarium.
11.6 Miles
Offering a view of the Nansemond River, Sleepy Hole Park has a 5-acre freshwater lake that can be used for fishing along with trails for hiking. The park has volleyball and horseshoe courts, picnic shelters and a playground.
11.7 Miles
Held within the fort itself is Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum. It chronicles the military history of the fort, including the restored room where Jefferson Davis was briefly held as a prisoner following the Civil War.
12.0 Miles
Lazer Rush features laser tag games that last 15 minutes long and can include distractions like people in masks and costumes scaring the participants. They also have bumper cars, trampoline games and an arcade.
12.5 Miles
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12 votes
2803 Oak Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
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The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center works to preserve the legacy of Joseph Newsome. African American history and culture is put on display through interpretive exhibits and areas that address current issues.
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A water park and indoor pool, the Ft. Eustis Aquatic Center is open to military personnel and their families. The adventure pool area includes a large slide and toddler pool, and the competition pool is 25 yards long.