Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Children's Museum of Virginia
Interactive learning for curious kids. Hands-on exhibits explore cities, space, music, energy, the human body & more, plus antique trains.
Wishing Tree
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
Azaleas, roses & miles of floral trails. April azaleas are the showstoppers at this lush green space, which also features 450 rose varieties.
The Thoroughgood House
Landmark 1700s colonial home & gardens. Tours of this circa 1719 cottage, one of the state's oldest, offer a glimpse into colonial life.
Pleasure House Point Natural Area
Undeveloped land for recreation & nature. Natural spot for relaxed recreation on 118 acres of marshlands & wildlife habitat, with boat access.
Ocean View Station Museum
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Ocean View Beach Park
Outdoor area with festivals & bandshell. Acres of beach & lawn for various festivals plus boardwalk & music bandshell with dancing.
The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
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Hampton University Museum
Historical African American museum. Founded in 1868, this African American museum features fine arts & exhibits on University history.
Virginia Air & Space Science Center
Cinema chain specializing in 3D films. Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
Mill Point Park
Grassy area with water views & events. Waterfront green space offering picnic spots, a pavilion & frequent events such as festivals.
Bluebird Gap Farm
Picnics, playground, trails & animals. Farm-based park on a large green space with petting zoo, picnic shelters, playground & nature trail.
Grandview Nature Preserve
Wildlife viewing in diverse habitats. Birding & wildlife viewing on trails leading through marshes & woodlands to a long, scenic beach.
Sandy Bottom Park Playground
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Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Lakeside preserve & environmental center. Environmental education preserve on 456 acres with a lake & nature center set on reclaimed land.
Virginia Living Museum
Exhibits, a planetarium & a nature trail. Museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium & a nature trail with 250 species of plants & animals.
Zenith VR + ESCAPE Newport News
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Riverview Farm Park
Picnic spaces & a sprawling playground. Walking trails & large playground, along with picnic areas, a skate park & a seasonal sledding hill.
Play A Round Family Fun Center
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