The best family-friendly activities in Virginia for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Come experience the best of Norfolk, Virginia with a combo attraction pass to admission to Norfolk's top attractions! Through these specially-issued passes, you gain admission...
$43

Join us on our Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise for amazing views of the mighty Atlantic Fleet while cruising along the Elizabeth River. Our lunch cruises...
$66

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE Meet at THE PRECIOUS GEM in Merchants Square Explore the haunted streets of Colonial Williamsburg by Lantern light on the...
$25

Explore Fredericksburg's eerie past on a spine-chilling 90-minute ghost tour. Wander through the city’s most haunted streets and hear tales of restless spirits and echoes...
$32

Richmond True Crime Tour
Explore the dark side of Richmond's history on this tour of Richmond's most unusual true crime locations, from murders that shocked the nation with their...
$21

Join Alexandria's original locally owned and operated Ghost Tour, running for 41 years! Come along for a spine-chilling ghost tour that takes you through the...
$20

Let's Go Sail Virginia
Few people get out on the water these days, and fewer still get to sail a modern sailboat. Here is the single-most unique activity in...
$96

Discover Richmond's most interesting and unique feature - the James River! This guided hike will show off the best the park has to offer, without...
$38

On this unique tour, we follow Washington's remarkable life and legacy through his hometown of Alexandria, Virginia. On this tour, you will get an extremely...
$30

Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Chincoteague Sunset Boat Tour, where the serene waters surrounding Chincoteague and Assateague Islands create the perfect backdrop for wildlife...
$59

Kayaking along Assateague Island where wild ponies live is a great way to experience nature and wildlife....
$75

Craft Chocolate Tasting
Explore the world of craft chocolate and get to try a selection of chocolates made here at River-Sea! One of our Chocolate Jedi Knights will...
$36

Discover the charm and history of Old Town Alexandria, one of the nation’s most beautifully preserved colonial cities just outside Washington, DC. Step inside the...
$39

If you think history is boring, this tour is here to prove you wrong. Offbeat History takes you on a lively, 90-minute journey through the...
$45

Entertaining stories masterfully told in a traditional story format by a master storyteller. Every member of the family will enjoy listening to these historically accurate,...
$25

This is a private guided tour (only your family/friends) of the Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown Glasshouse of 1608, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Surrender Field, Yorktown...
$475

Journey into the heart of 18th-century America with our immersive Three-Hour Colonial Williamsburg History Walking Tour. Explore the buildings that capture the spirit of a...
$75

Freedom's Fight in Alexandria
Manumission Tour Company curates guided cultural heritage tours designed to highlight Alexandria’s extensive African American History. Founded by a fourth generation Alexandrian, this company offers...
$17

Go beyond King Street on a 90-minute small-group walking tour through Alexandria’s Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex—13 historic cemeteries, 52 acres, and more than 35,000 burials....
$30

Hop onto our 14-passenger bus and explore Richmond in the best way possible - though pizza and ice cream! We’ll visit three of our favorite...
$94

Visit Thomas Jefferson's Monticello on a small group day trip from Washington D.C. Spend four hours at the mountaintop estate learning about Jefferson's vision for...
$239

