Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Chesapeake

Children's Museum of Virginia

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.

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Wishing Tree

Wishing Tree

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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.

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The Thoroughgood House

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.

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Pleasure House Point Natural Area

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.

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Ocean View Station Museum

Ocean View Station Museum

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Ocean View Beach Park

Ocean View Beach Park

Outdoor area with festivals & bandshell. Acres of beach & lawn for various festivals plus boardwalk & music bandshell with dancing.

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The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

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Hampton University Museum

Hampton University Museum

Historical African American museum. Founded in 1868, this African American museum features fine arts & exhibits on University history.

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Virginia Air & Space Science Center

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.

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Mill Point Park

Mill Point Park

Grassy area with water views & events. Waterfront green space offering picnic spots, a pavilion & frequent events such as festivals.

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Bluebird Gap Farm

Bluebird Gap Farm

Picnics, playground, trails & animals. Farm-based park on a large green space with petting zoo, picnic shelters, playground & nature trail.

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Grandview Nature Preserve

Grandview Nature Preserve

Wildlife viewing in diverse habitats. Birding & wildlife viewing on trails leading through marshes & woodlands to a long, scenic beach.

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Sandy Bottom Park Playground

Sandy Bottom Park Playground

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Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Lakeside preserve & environmental center. Environmental education preserve on 456 acres with a lake & nature center set on reclaimed land.

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Virginia Living Museum

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.

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Zenith VR + ESCAPE Newport News

Zenith VR + ESCAPE Newport News

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Riverview Farm Park

Riverview Farm Park

Picnic spaces & a sprawling playground. Walking trails & large playground, along with picnic areas, a skate park & a seasonal sledding hill.

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Play A Round Family Fun Center

Play A Round Family Fun Center

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