Family Activities
The metropolitan area offers a wealth of beautiful parks, vibrant entertainment hubs, and a variety of attractions focusing on science and nature, all catered to engage children and youth. Numerous cities and towns within the region have established recreational programs and structured activities, encompassing everything from sports leagues to arts and crafts. Facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, sports courts and fields, recreation centers, bike paths, skate parks, and extensive greenbelts are readily available for family enjoyment.
Exploration
Virginia
Bluebird Gap Farm
Chesapeake Arboretum
Children’s Museum of Virginia
Grandview Nature Preserve and Factory Point
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
Sandy Bottom Nature Center
Virginia Air & Space Center
Virginia Living Museum
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
Virginia Zoo
North Carolina
Charles Kuralt Trail
Khan Planetarium at ECSU
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Public Libraries
Chesapeake Public Library System
Hampton Public Library
Isle of Wight County Library
James City County Public Library
Norfolk Public Library System
Poquoson Public Library
Portsmouth Public Library System
Suffolk Public Library System
Virginia Beach Library System
Williamsburg Regional Library
York County Library System