Things to Do in Portsmouth, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Portsmouth, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Portsmouth, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Portsmouth, VA , followed by 153 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
  • Our list of the best things to do in Portsmouth, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Portsmouth, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Portsmouth, VA , followed by 153 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
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17.2 Miles
76% 319 votes
Water Parks 849 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
Based around the concept of a Caribbean paradise, the Ocean Breeze Waterpark features many attractions. There are 16 water slides, a million-gallon wave pool, and a water playground for young children.
17.2 Miles
99% 178 votes
Kayaking North End of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 MoreLess Info
The trips offered by Kayak Nature Tours, Ltd. generally last approximately two and a half hours. They can take place on calm inland waters or be in the Atlantic Ocean where dolphins can be spotted in late May through October.
17.2 Miles
86% 229 votes
Convention Centers 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
Ideal space for large groups that is close to the beach and other area attractions, the Virginia Beach Convention Center is also a venue for shows and/or conventions. It is a well-kept facility that is a central spot in the community.
17.2 Miles
100% 11 votes
Cultural Centers 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a variety of artistic exhibits and enjoy live theater and performing arts at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. The center also offers a diverse selection or art classes.
17.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Mini Golf 11008 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 MoreLess Info
At Play A Round Golf & Games, visitors can play a game of putt putt at one of the three miniature golf courses at the facility. The courses have sculptures of exotic animals arranged at various locations.
17.4 Miles
85% 92 votes
Walking Trails 1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
The site that now holds the Sandy Bottom Nature Park shows how much a location can change with the proper restoration and development. Visitors are able to view the Sandy Bottom Lake and its elusive creatures which live in the wetland marshes from the new 10,000 square foot nature center.
17.4 Miles
72% 71 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Suffolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is the largest remaining area of what used to be a habitat of over one million acres. Wildlife in the refuge includes hundreds of species of birds, black bears, grey fox, beavers, mink, and much more.
17.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 118 North Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1996, Shooting Star Art Gallery is an art gallery dedicated to fostering relationships between artists and patrons. The gallery has featured artwork by hundreds of artists, both local and national. Shooting Star also hosts occasional art shows.
17.5 Miles
82% 2417 votes
Aquariums 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
The primary attraction at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a 300,000-gallon tank. Popular aquatic animals at the institute include sharks, barracuda, sea turtles, and otters, which are available for public viewing in addition to the numerous events and programs offered for multiple age groups.
17.5 Miles
98% 299 votes
Religious Buildings 14477 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430 MoreLess Info
The Historic St. Luke's Church possesses the oldest Gothic architecture in the United States. Architecture is not the only draw of the site since it has been preserved for nearly four centuries through war, destruction, and great events in American history.
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