Things to Do with Kids in Portsmouth, VA

  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Portsmouth, Virginia, including 126 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
  • From Children's Museum of Virginia to G-Force Karts, the Portsmouth area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • Home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth is a waterfront community in Virginia. The city also has many landmarks including a church built by slaves and a local, historic cemetery. Portsmouth is a popular tourist town and today features an historic downtown district, children's museum and further hosts the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Portsmouth, Virginia, including 126 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
  • From Children's Museum of Virginia to G-Force Karts, the Portsmouth area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • Home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth is a waterfront community in Virginia. The city also has many landmarks including a church built by slaves and a local, historic cemetery. Portsmouth is a popular tourist town and today features an historic downtown district, children's museum and further hosts the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
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0.8 Miles
96% 67 votes
Military Museums 1 Waterside Drive, Ste 248, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
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.
0.9 Miles
97% 183 votes
History Museums MacArthur Square, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
A combined museum and research center is housed within the MacArthur Memorial. It is dedicated to both preserving and presenting the story of Army General Douglas MacArthur and the men and women who served under him in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
1.1 Miles
21% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 300 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
A movie theater equipped with digital projection and RealD 3D, Regal MacArthur Center Stadium 18 & RPX displays first-run feature films. The theater offers an RPX auditorium, stadium seating, reserved seats, a game room and a snack bar.
1.2 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.
1.2 Miles
93% 27 votes
Historic Homes 331 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Moses Myers House offers a glimpse into life during the late Federal period. It was one of the first brick homes built after the Revolutionary War and tours are offered on weekends.
1.3 Miles
92% 36 votes
Statues Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Armed Forces Memorial in Norfolk pays tribute to veterans through a unique, outdoor display of personal letters cast in bronze. Visitors can contemplate each plaque's significance in a peaceful setting near the waterfront
1.3 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.
1.3 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.
2.3 Miles
97% 114 votes
Movie Theaters 1507 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
There are many different types of movies shown at the Naro Expanded Cinema which features new state-of-the-art digital projection and sound. There are popular second-run films, independent films, and award-winning classics.
3.1 Miles
83% 676 votes
Zoos 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23504 MoreLess Info
The animals of the Virginia Zoo revolve around popular creatures such as tigers, elephants, lions, bears, and giraffes. They are kept in very natural settings, and visitors can even arrange for behind-the-scenes tours to get closer to the animals.
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