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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27.8 Miles
98% 61 votes
Kayaking 32218 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
Several adventure tours of the Cape Charles area of Virginia are offered by SouthEast Expeditions. Most of the options revolve around kayaking, but the company does partner with other adventure professionals for activities such as kiteboarding and hang gliding.
27.9 Miles
93% 73 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5003 Hallett Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
Along the Delmarva Peninsula is the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. The area is a very important avian migration funnel in North America, making it perfect for bird watching and environmental education programs.
27.9 Miles
92% 155 votes
Military Museums 300 Washington Blvd., Besson Hall, Newport News, VA 23604 MoreLess Info
The history of the United States Army transportation methods from colonial times to the present are put on display at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the logistical support of the Army during conflicts.
27.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5003 Hallett Cir, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
Run by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, Eastern Shore of Virginia offers visitors a wide range of outdoor activities, from deer hunting to nature photography. The refuge has outdoor classes and interpretive events about migratory birds and other wildlife.
28.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 32205 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
The contact center for the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Cen offers information and guidance for visitors to this wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary.
28.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue Lee Blvd & Taylor Avenue, Newport News, VA 23604 MoreLess Info
As an annual event, TRADOC Band's Music Under the Stars is a concert series featuring active duty military members singing national classics. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since the performance is outdoors in a park.
28.9 Miles
85% 177 votes
National & State Parks 3540 Kiptopeke Drive, Cape Charles, VA 23310 MoreLess Info
Along Cape Charles is the Kiptopeke State Park with recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay. The park offers many accommodations and a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, and bird watching.
28.9 Miles
86% 36 votes
Visitor Centers Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown, VA 23690 MoreLess Info
Part of the National Park System, Yorktown National Battlefield is a historic site of a major Revolutionary War conflict. The park features historic and nature centers, and offers a variety of educational programs.
29.4 Miles
81% 42 votes
Historic Homes 168 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA MoreLess Info
Lee Hall Mansion is one of the last remaining antebellum homes on the Virginia Peninsula. The home has been restored to its mid-Victorian glory and allows visitors to learn about the time period and lives of the affluent people who lived in the region during the time.
29.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Visitor Centers 1000 Colonial National Historic Parkway, Yorktown, VA 23690 MoreLess Info
Featuring the Yorktown Battlefield, Historic Jamestowne, and Colonial Parkway, the Colonial National Historical Park Visitors Center helps tell a story of America's early history from colonization to the American Revolutionary War.
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