Things to Do in Yorktown, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Yorktown, Virginia, features the top 121 nearby activities — including 55 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Yorktown, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Yorktown, VA , followed by 102 popular activities in nearby cities, including Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Smithfield, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Sparta and Suffolk
  • Our list of the best things to do in Yorktown, Virginia, features the top 121 nearby activities — including 55 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Yorktown, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Yorktown, VA , followed by 102 popular activities in nearby cities, including Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Smithfield, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Sparta and Suffolk
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30.2 Miles
91% 246 votes
Children's Museums 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Many arts and science exhibits that specifically target young people can be found at the Children's Museum of Virginia. Fun, play, and hands-on activities are integrated into all the exhibits that even includes a child-sized city with a grocery store, pet area, and fire engine.
30.2 Miles
90% 31 votes
Historic Sites Two High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23705 MoreLess Info
The oldest naval shipyard in America is preserved through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The collection itself covers 250 years of history and maintains many historical uniforms, military artifacts, and ship models.
30.2 Miles
97% 35 votes
Art Gallery 1 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Filled with vintage nautical items, Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery offers ships in a bottle, marine sculptures, artwork, and more. The shop has antique maritime items and navigation maps.
30.2 Miles
71% 34 votes
Sports Museums 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA MoreLess Info
The greatest legendary sports heroes of Virginia form the exhibits within the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, which was established in 1966. Along with standard historic exhibits, there are activities where visitors can play sports and physical games.
30.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Historic Sites 12104 Wayanoke Road, Charles City, VA 23030 MoreLess Info
Kittiewan Plantation overlooks Kittiewan Creek and the James River. The plantation is a working farm with a museum that houses various memorabilia including the collections of an extensive set of 19th and 20th century kitchen and food preparation items.
30.2 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.
30.2 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.
30.3 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.
30.5 Miles
78% 9 votes
Specialty Museums 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
With tours of train cars, The Railroad Museum of Virginia is a fun place to visit. It includes many artifacts and railroad memorabilia such as a telephone, locomotive bell, headlight and photographs.
30.5 Miles
89% 18 votes
Music Venue 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Ntelos Wireless Pavilion is a small concert venue with a covered outdoor setting. The Pavilion hosts a variety of musical acts from various genres, and is located near the water, which allows for some nice views.
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