- 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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34.9 Miles
86%
1940 votes
176 Water Country Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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An all-ages water park on a 1950s and 60s surf theme, Water Park USA features a children's fantasyland, soaking slides, raft rides and plummeting attractions, along with restaurants and entertainment. Notable attractions include a 1500 ft long winding river ride, and the 4500 square foot kid's Cow-A-Bunga pool.
35.5 Miles
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2940 W Main St Ext, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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From horse boarding to competitive teams, Southern Pines Equestrian Center offers an assortment of training options and personalized lessons for visitors new to horseback riding. The center has party packages that includes an hour of fun with several ponies.
36.1 Miles
100%
3 votes
1530 Cherrystone Blvd, Cape Charles, VA
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Novice and experienced anglers are welcome at Miss Jennifer Charter Fishing. With flexible fishing windows, a myriad of available fish, and dolphin sighting tours, the whole family will find something to enjoy.
37.0 Miles
93%
27 votes
2218 Jamestown Road, Route 31 S., Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Situated on the historic settlement of Jamestown, Jamestown Visitor Center features a museum with artifacts and archaeological digs. Visitors can also speak with staff members to learn about local attractions and to receive maps of the settlement.
37.2 Miles
100%
15 votes
400 W. Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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DeTours in Elizabeth City offers a one-hour walking tour of the 20 block historic district, and a tour inside an 1853 brick Greek revival home. After the home tour, visitors are treated to a Victorian tea.
37.2 Miles
78%
559 votes
Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The King's Arms Tavern is an historic 18th-Century building now home to a restaurant and bar where servers in period costume also act as guides to local Colonial history. Nightly entertainment includes live music of the period.
37.2 Miles
80%
10 votes
100 East Colonial Ave, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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A public library, the Pasquotank-Camden Library offers a wide variety of services. In addition to its collection of books and databases, the library offers classes for the community, educational programs, and a teen community.
37.3 Miles
Consisting of a theater, art gallery, and school, Arts of the Albemarle offers a multitude of art education programs to the community. The Magquire Theatre can seat up to 250 people, and hosts performing arts acts like plays and cabaret.
37.3 Miles
Port Discover provides children and families with opportunities to engage in the fun in science. They offer hands on activities such as a flight simulator and identifying a human skeleton and display a range of exhibits from nanotechnology to aviation.
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Spooks & Legends Haunted Tours
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410 Duke of Gloucester Street in front of the Cheese Shop, Williamsburg, VA 23188
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A theatrical walking tour company with costumed guides, Spooks and Legends Haunted Tours offers several tours of various haunted sites and attractions. Tours are carefully researched, and are historically informative as well as entertaining.