- 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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The Armed Forces Memorial in Norfolk pays tribute to veterans through a unique, outdoor display of personal letters cast in bronze. Visitors can contemplate each plaque's significance in a peaceful setting near the waterfront
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The Norfolk Scope Arena is home to the Norfolk Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The arena also hosts a variety of other events, including concerts and other sports.
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A scenic park featuring land and water play options is Bea Arthur Dog Park. The animal-friendly locale offers picnic tables, dog ramp leading into a water play area, and large grassy fields for off-leash running.
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245 West Olney Road (at Mowbray Arch), Norfolk, VA 23510
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Several types of art are covered by the collections at the Chrysler Museum of Art. One of the most prominent is the institution's glass artwork collection due to the on-site glass studio which guests can view in action along side the painting and sculpture galleries.
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Push Comedy Theater brings live comedy from local and national acts and hosts live sketch, improv and stand-up comedy. They also offer classes in stand-up, sketch and improv comedy along with acting and film production during the week.
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There are many different types of movies shown at the Naro Expanded Cinema which features new state-of-the-art digital projection and sound. There are popular second-run films, independent films, and award-winning classics.
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Billing itself as Virginia's first urban winery, Mermaid Winery makes an array of craft red and white wines from Virginia grapes. The winery hosts tastings and special events, and features a full-service restaurant.
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The animals of the Virginia Zoo revolve around popular creatures such as tigers, elephants, lions, bears, and giraffes. They are kept in very natural settings, and visitors can even arrange for behind-the-scenes tours to get closer to the animals.
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The outdoor recreation area of Oak Grove Lake Park is a simple open access park for the public. It features a children's playground, picnic shelters, an observation platform that can be used for dock-style fishing, and a 1.5 mile hiking trail.
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Visitors can enjoy a trampoline park that offers open jumping and trampoline dodgeball at Cloud9. The park also features a foam pit and hosts birthday parties and other group events.