Things to Do with Kids in Newport News, VA

  • TripBuzz found 145 things to do with kids in or near Newport News, Virginia, including 120 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Williamsburg, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
  • From Lazer Rush to Play A Round Golf & Games, the Newport News area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Swimming Pool, Military Museums, Specialty Museums and Beaches.
  • Located on the James River is the city of Newport News. Currently the fifth largest city in the state, it is home to over 180,000 residents. With shipbuilding, military, and aerospace and being the areas primary industries, the city also has a large tourist draw for its diverse cultural landscape. Points of interest include a historic railroad station, military museums and many art festivals held throughout the year.
  • TripBuzz found 145 things to do with kids in or near Newport News, Virginia, including 120 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hampton, Williamsburg, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
  • From Lazer Rush to Play A Round Golf & Games, the Newport News area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Swimming Pool, Military Museums, Specialty Museums and Beaches.
  • Located on the James River is the city of Newport News. Currently the fifth largest city in the state, it is home to over 180,000 residents. With shipbuilding, military, and aerospace and being the areas primary industries, the city also has a large tourist draw for its diverse cultural landscape. Points of interest include a historic railroad station, military museums and many art festivals held throughout the year.
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18.4 Miles
89% 38 votes
Parks 100 City Park Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23701 MoreLess Info
The Portsmouth City Park offers visitors access to a three-tier boat ramp, a watercraft beach, and a sailboat launch area. Golfers may also enjoy 'The Links', which offers access to a 9-hole golf learning center, a driving range, and a putting course.
18.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Children's Play Area 4300 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321 MoreLess Info
Bounce House is a play location that features a large number of inflatables and other attractions for its young visitors to enjoy. The facility also offers birthday party hosting and specials.
18.7 Miles
100% 10 votes
Dog Park 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
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.
18.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 4437 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321 MoreLess Info
Western Branch Park is a community park that features traditional amenities like grills, a picnic area and playground. In addition, the park has facilities for tennis, softball, and basketball, as well as a dog park area and marked hiking trails.
18.8 Miles
93% 27 votes
Historic Sites 2218 Jamestown Road, Route 31 S., Williamsburg, VA 23185 MoreLess Info
Situated on the historic settlement of Jamestown, Jamestown Visitor Center features a museum with artifacts and archaeological digs. Visitors can also speak with staff members to learn about local attractions and to receive maps of the settlement.
19.2 Miles
95% 738 votes
Botanical Gardens 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 MoreLess Info
The gardens of the Norfolk Botanical Garden focus on the individual seasons of the year with changing plants that grow in the local area during those times. Also, events that celebrate plants, gardening, and eco-education are held at the site.
19.2 Miles
93% 73 votes
National & State Parks Yorktown, VA MoreLess Info
The Colonial National Historical Park encompasses several sites illustrating US history from its early settlement in the 1600s to American Independence in the late 1700s, including Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, Williamsburg and the Yorktown Battlefield.
19.2 Miles
76% 21 votes
Cultural Centers 201 E. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
The Norfolk Scope Arena is home to the Norfolk Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The arena also hosts a variety of other events, including concerts and other sports.
19.3 Miles
90% 610 votes
Specialty Museums 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
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.
19.3 Miles
75% 238 votes
Boat Tours Otter Berth, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
Lunch, brunch, dinner cocktail, and midnight cocktail cruises are conducted on the Spirit of Norfolk. Views of the water are combined with dancing and entertainment on the ship for these specific meal-based cruises.
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