The best family-friendly activities in Virginia for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)
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
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
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
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
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
Old Town Alexandria Bike Rentals
See the best of Alexandria with this full-day bike rental. Pick up your easy-riding bike and pedal through the city, stopping at iconic landmarks along...
$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
Kayaking along Assateague Island where wild ponies live is a great way to experience nature and wildlife....
$75
Virginia Beach True Crime Tour
Take a walk on the dark side and explore the tales of the most infamous murders, crimes, and mayhem in Virginia Beach. From terrifying serial...
$19
Explore the serene back bays of Chincoteague Island and spot the iconic wild ponies on this unforgettable boat tour. Guests can choose between private tours...
$75
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
See Niagara Falls by day and by night on this two-day small-group trip from Washington, D.C. Drive north through the countryside to the falls, where...
$49
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
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
