- The list below includes 87 free or cheap things to do in or near Williamsburg, Virginia, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Sites, Art Museum, Bowling and Mini Golf.
- From William & Mary College to York River State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Williamsburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newport News, Yorktown, Smithfield and Hampton.
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1539 Hickory Hill Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803
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One of the most extensive incidents of the Civil War was the Siege of Petersburg which has been memorialized at the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. A variety of educational tours are offered including reenactments of Civil War life.
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A scenic park featuring land and water play options is Bea Arthur Dog Park. The animal-friendly locale offers picnic tables, dog ramp leading into a water play area, and large grassy fields for off-leash running.
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245 West Olney Road (at Mowbray Arch), Norfolk, VA 23510
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Several types of art are covered by the collections at the Chrysler Museum of Art. One of the most prominent is the institution's glass artwork collection due to the on-site glass studio which guests can view in action along side the painting and sculpture galleries.
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Push Comedy Theater brings live comedy from local and national acts and hosts live sketch, improv and stand-up comedy. They also offer classes in stand-up, sketch and improv comedy along with acting and film production during the week.
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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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Constructed on the site of a Naval hospital, Fort Nelson Park provides visitors with a scenic field and walking path to jog on. The path has several historical markers that explain the history of Fort Nelson.
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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.
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The Iowa-class battleship named the USS Wisconsin is docked at the Town Point Park. The ship can be viewed specifically in Whisky Basin, and visits on the Wisconsin are held during business hours.
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1 Waterside Drive, Ste 248, Norfolk, VA 23510
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One of the official museums that displays the history of the United States Navy is the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The bulk of the exhibits focus on the 235 year naval history in the region of Hampton Roads, including a permanent display on the 18th century Virginia State Navy.