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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6.7 Miles
77% 13 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703 MoreLess Info
The Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation is an organization dedicated to preserving the local wilderness and wildlife. The foundation operates a preserve open for peaceful and tranquil viewing of the native wildlife.
0.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks River Front Park, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
River Front Park is a city park constructed along the riverside, with walking areas around the docks, scenic views, and other amenities. Visitors can fish from the piers, and the park hosts a number of special events.
0.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Museum 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Housed within a former courthouse built in 1846, the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center is a large cultural center. Attractions include rotating art exhibits, a gallery shop, educational programs, and various special events.
0.2 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.
3.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 2513 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702 MoreLess Info
Featuring 16 lanes and manual scoring, Victory Lanes Bowling Center provides duckpin bowling for individuals and leagues. The center has a snack bar with food and drinks, a jukebox and arcade game machines.
0.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 1 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Located in Olde Town Portsmouth, VA, Riverview Gallery is an anchor for the area. The gallery features over 100 artists who specialize in everything from painting, drawing, and photography to woodwork, glass, and fiber.
0.9 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.
2.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 1009 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702 MoreLess Info
Located along the Elizabeth River, Paradise Creek Nature Park hosts a variety of educational events focusing on ecology and nature. The 40-acre park also features extensive walking and biking trails.
0.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Crawford St & Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Constructed on the site of a Naval hospital, Fort Nelson Park provides visitors with a scenic field and walking path to jog on. The path has several historical markers that explain the history of Fort Nelson.
0.7 Miles
83% 96 votes
Parks Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
With over 8 acres of clean outdoor space, Town Point Park is nestled into the heart of the business district in downtown Norfolk. The park is a great strolling environment where friends can meet up for lunch or enjoy music.
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