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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19.5 Miles
88% 101 votes
Boat Cruise 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
The red tan bark sails is a signature sight of the American Rover Sailing Cruises. The trips depart from Waterside in the heart of downtown and then sail the waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor for both Sunset Cruises and Narrated Harbor Cruises.
19.5 Miles
95% 3517 votes
Historic Sites 1368 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23081 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Historic Jamestowne will be able to learn about the early settlers of Jamestown. The main attraction at the site is the Nathalie P. and Alan M. Voorhees Archaearium which puts artifacts, remains of buildings, and forensic research of those buried at the site on display.
19.5 Miles
77% 231 votes
Movie Theaters 1430 Richmond Rd Bldg 6, Williamsburg, VA 23185 MoreLess Info
An eight-screen movie theater, Movie Tavern Williamsburg displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, adult beverages and an in-theater dining menu that includes appetizers, burgers, salads, pizza and dessert.
19.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Water Parks 900 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
A water play area, Splash Park is composed of fifteen different interactive elements that spray and drop water. The elements include animals such as a giraffe and a frog as well as other objects like large crayons and an anchor.
19.8 Miles
93% 174 votes
Movie Theaters 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Within the main auditorium of the Commodore Theater is a fine dining restaurant that allows guests to have a diner and movie experience in one place. The theater itself has been luxuriously restored and shows first-run movies.
19.8 Miles
91% 23 votes
Historic Sites 2 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Lightship Portsmouth was built in 1915. The lightship is now the Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Patrons can view artifacts and photographs. Guests can also visit the museum gift shop. The gift shop offers a variety of historically themed gifts.
19.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Historic Ships 425 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
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.
19.9 Miles
90% 143 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
A baseball stadium that plays home to the Triple A affiliate Norfolk Tides baseball club, Harbor Park stadium has a restaurant overlooking the ball park, and a party deck down the right field line.
19.9 Miles
91% 246 votes
Children's Museums 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Many arts and science exhibits that specifically target young people can be found at the Children's Museum of Virginia. Fun, play, and hands-on activities are integrated into all the exhibits that even includes a child-sized city with a grocery store, pet area, and fire engine.
19.9 Miles
90% 31 votes
Historic Sites Two High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23705 MoreLess Info
The oldest naval shipyard in America is preserved through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The collection itself covers 250 years of history and maintains many historical uniforms, military artifacts, and ship models.
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