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Things to do in Newport News, VA with kids
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items Living in Newport News with young kids is full of adventure and discovery. There’s always space to run, explore, and be curious, whether it’s outdoors, in interactive learning spots, or during playful indoor activities. The city offers a mix of exper...
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Historical fun!
Kids and families can step into 17th‑century life with indoor museums, immersive exhibits, interactive galleries, and outdoor living history areas. You can walk through life‑size re‑creations of a Powhatan village and the original James Fort, climb a...
Jamestown Settlement
You can see real archaeological excavation sites, visit the Archaearium museum full of artifacts, walk the grounds of America’s first permanent English settlement, and even explore the ruins of Jamestown Church — one of the oldest surviving structura...
Historic Jamestowne
Kids can explore historic earthworks, interpretive trails, and monuments, and participate in ranger-led programs that bring the history of the American Revolution to life. The site includes a visitor center with exhibits
Yorktown Battlefield
Step back into the 1700s with costumed interpreters, historic buildings, demonstrations of colonial trades, interactive games, and storytelling throughout Duke of Gloucester Street and beyond.
Colonial Williamsburg
Learn about the decisive victory of the Revolutionary War through immersive exhibits, films, and outdoor spaces.
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Indoor play
Virginia Living Museum is a wonderful hands‑on science and nature destination perfect for kids and families. It brings Virginia’s natural world to life with more than 250 native plants and animals, interactive exhibits, aquariums, and discovery areas...
Virginia Living Museum
One of North America’s largest maritime museums with thousands of artifacts, outdoor trails, and the USS Monitor Center where kids can learn about Civil War naval history through interactive exhibits
The Mariners' Museum
Hands‑on aviation and space exhibits, interactive STEM galleries (including a space explorer gallery with Moon rocks, Mars mission models, and solar system displays), historic aircraft, spaceflight artifacts like an Apollo 12 Command Module, and a bi...
Virginia Air & Space Science Center
Nature
Perfect family-friendly spot for a mix of relaxation and fun. The sandy beach along the York River offers a shallow swimming area for kids, picnic spots, and a playground nearby. Families can stroll along the boardwalk, rent kayaks or paddleboards, a...
Yorktown Beach
A standout playground in Huntington Park that kids absolutely love. This large, wooden play structure is designed like a mini fort, complete with slides, climbing walls, rope bridges, and lookout towers. Surrounded by shaded areas and picnic spots, i...
Fort Fun Park
Bluebird Gap Farm is a family favorite for kids who love animals and outdoor exploration. The farm features farm animals like goats, pigs, cows, and chickens, plus a playground, picnic areas, and walking trails. Children can enjoy feeding the animals...
Bluebird Gap Farm
A popular 5‑mile scenic loop trail around the shoreline of Lake Maury inside The Mariners' Museum and Park. It’s free, open to the public, and great for walking, running, hiking, bird‑watching, and taking in nature views.
Park - Noland Trail
Outside play!
Virginia’s largest water park with slides, lazy rivers, a big wave pool, and splash areas for younger children.
Water Country USA
A European‑themed amusement park with over 50 rides, live shows, animal encounters, and a Sesame Street Forest of Fun area for little ones.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Art
Occasional family art days and interactive workshops
Peninsula Fine Arts Center (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...