Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Newport News

Victory Landing Park

Victory Landing Park

Park with trails along the James River. Riverfront recreation site with walking & biking paths plus views of aircraft carriers & submarines.

50 26th St, Newport News, VA 23607

The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2803 Oak Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

Fort Fun Park

Fort Fun Park

A swimming beach & vast playground. With a massive playground overlooking the river, a swimming beach, rose garden & 2 ball fields.

Newport News, VA 23601

Blackbeard's Point

Blackbeard's Point

Visit this great place for kids and families!

15 Marina Rd, Hampton, VA 23669

Hampton History Museum

Hampton History Museum

Local history space with art & artifacts. Venue displaying the city's history via art & artifacts, including period dresses & Civil War ruins.

120 Old Hampton Ln, Hampton, VA 23669

Air Power Park

Air Power Park

Park with jets, rockets & a museum. Park featuring jets, missiles & rockets, plus a playground & a museum with model aircraft.

413 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669, United States

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.

600 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, United States

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.

100 Eaton St, Hampton, VA 23669, United States

The Mariners' Museum and Park

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Maritime history & the USS Monitor. Remains of the ironclad USS Monitor anchor this extensive museum exploring global maritime history.

100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

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.

524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601, United States

Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe

Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe

Documents the site's military history. Museum chronicling Fort Monroe's colonial roots & its military role from the 19th century onward.

30 Ingalls Rd, Fort Monroe, VA 23651

Buckroe Beach and Park

Buckroe Beach and Park

Ocean retreat with boat rentals & grills. Recreational beach park with kayak/paddleboat rentals, a playground, stage pavilion & picnic sites.

100 S First St, Hampton, VA 23664, United States

Ocean View Station Museum

Ocean View Station Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

111 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

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.

100 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, United States

Community Beach Park

Community Beach Park

Easygoing bayfront standby with parking. Relaxed, wide sandy beach on the bay with tree-shaded areas, plus parking & public restrooms.

700 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, United States

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.

State Park Dr, Hampton, VA 23664, United States

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.

6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Euro-themed playland for shows & screams. Leafy, Europe-themed amusement park with rides, coasters, shows, dining & river & rail attractions.

1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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