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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14.9 Miles
67% 57 votes
Aviation Museums 413 W. Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
Air Power Park is actually an outdoor, roadside park and museum that is simple to view and visit. The collections document the role Hampton played in the early space exploration and aircraft testing in the United States.
14.9 Miles
29% 7 votes
Bowling 1 Family Fun Pl, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
Sparetimes is a bowling alley that has 42 inch LCD scoring monitors, a game room, and 32 lanes with fully automated bumpers. The game room has a pinball machine and a dance dance revolution game.
15.1 Miles
95% 326 votes
History Museums 20 Bernard Road, Hampton, VA 23651 MoreLess Info
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.
15.1 Miles
53% 40 votes
Beaches Riverpark Drive at Mercury Blvd, Newport News, VA 23607 MoreLess Info
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.
15.2 Miles
- 3 votes
Beaches 361 Hornet Cir, Newport News, VA 23607 MoreLess Info
Open to the public, Huntington Beach is lifeguard monitored beach, providing visitors with a safe environment to go swimming in. The beach also has sand volleyball courts available on a first come, first serve basis.
15.3 Miles
93% 110 votes
Military Museums 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23607 MoreLess Info
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.
15.3 Miles
80% 208 votes
Movie Theaters 4401 West Claiborne Sq., Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
Featuring a nine-lane bowling alley, CineBistro and Score at Peninsula Town Center is an eight-screen movie theater featuring first-run films. The facility offers a bar and lounge, high-back rocking chairs, 3D movies, reserved seating and digital presentation.
15.3 Miles
59% 32 votes
Movie Theaters 1044 Von Schilling Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
Cinema Cafe Hampton is a movie theater and restaurant that serves foods including homemade pizza, chicken sandwiches, appetizers, and alcoholic beverages. The cinema features DTS digital sound and high-back rocking chairs.
15.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 102 Bob House Parkway, Suffolk, VA 23432 MoreLess Info
Lone Star Lakes Park has over 11 lakes for visitors to enjoy. Facilities at the park include horse riding trails, an archery range, a playground, fishing areas, and picnic tables.
15.4 Miles
20% 10 votes
Parks 9285 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23607 MoreLess Info
Huntington Park is home to a beach, small pond, tennis court, and other parks. Fort Fun is the most popular attraction with a picnic area, bbqs for grilling, and an extensive playground.
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