Top Virginia Outdoor Activities

Spend the evening exploring the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg on a candlelit guided ghost tour. The ghost tour reveals a lesser-known side of the historic streets and takes you to parts of the town most tourists wouldn’t be comfortable visiting on their own. Along the way, a guide entertains the group with family-friendly stories and local legends.

Explore the famous landmarks and monuments of Washington DC on this guided 6-hour walking and riding sightseeing tour. Hop aboard a deluxe motor coach and enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of the nation’s capital. Stop at the White House and the United States Capitol, plus the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and much more. The full-day tour features more than 30 sites with stops to at least 12 sites. It’s a great way to see many of DC’s popular attractions.

Sail along the scenic Elizabeth River on a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk that features a dockside launch party, onboard entertainment, and a full dinner buffet with coffee and tea. See the Norfolk skyline light up after dark, have perfect views of passing submarines and Navy ships, and enjoy a fun evening of games and dancing on deck.

See the very best of Washington, DC with a 6-hour combination tour that takes in the city by bus, on foot and with a sightseeing cruise of the Potomac River (in season). Choose a longer tour for plenty of time to snap photos at the White House and U.S. Capitol Building, explore DC’s presidential memorials and moving war memorials and browse for souvenirs at the Pentagon City Shopping Mall. Finish the day onboard a Potomac River boat, which is the perfect way to get unobstructed views of key sites.

Watch the sun set over Chesapeake Bay on a 2-hour, small-group dolphin tour by kayak from Virginia Beach. Paddle along the coast as you spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and see the Cape Henry Lighthouses and Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel from the water.

Paddle alongside the wild dolphins of Virginia Beach on a small-group kayak tour from North End Beach. Watch for sea birds and other wildlife as you steer an easy to use, sit-on-top kayak along the coast to the Cape Henry Lighthouses. Learn about the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that swim past the Virginia coast each summer, and explore the shore with an experienced guide.

Take a break from the city on a midday lunch cruise through the Elizabeth River. In addition to on–board commentary that gives context to key landmarks, enjoy sweeping views of the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet rarely seen by visitors to Norfolk. A seated buffet lunch with unlimited tea and coffee are served with live entertainment courtesy of your DJ.

Spend the evening exploring the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg on a candlelit guided ghost tour. The ghost tour reveals a lesser-known side of the historic streets and takes you to parts of the town most tourists wouldn’t be comfortable visiting on their own. Along the way, a guide entertains the group with family-friendly stories and local legends.

One of the best ways of viewing wetlands is from above. Enjoy the views while having fun on this 90-minute wetland tour by zipline. From towers 80 feet up in the air you’ll zoom down lines of up to 1200 feet long and over the unique forest ecosystem. This is a great activity for friends and families who want to mix sightseeing and adventure.

Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and Old Town Alexandria on this independent bike tour along the Mount Vernon Trail. Check out the historic estate, which was once home to George Washington, and wander through the grounds, galleries, and hallways of this stately mansion. Opt for a tour upgrade and kick back for your return trip on a narrated Potomac River cruise to Alexandria. This independent tour offers plenty of flexibility and is one of the best ways to explore Mount Vernon.

Get your adrenaline pumping and experience the feeling of free-fall without having to jump out of a plane. Virginia Beach’s Indoor Skydiving experience is great for thrill seekers of all ages with no prior experience necessary. Follow your instructor inside the state-of-the-art wind tunnel and experience wind speeds of up to 180 miles per hour two times for a full 60 seconds during your session.

Dig deep into Washington, DC’s history on this 6-hour group tour of the nation’s capital. Travel by bus, on foot, and on a Potomac River-cruise (seasonal). Relax on board a climate-controlled bus for a sightseeing tour of the US Capitol, White House, and major memorials. Get insightful commentary from your guide at each location and have plenty of time to stop for photos and explore. Avoid the hassles of driving and navigating and leave the logistics to your guide.

Enjoy a day of family fun at the Virginia Living Museum during your visit to Williamsburg. Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits and see more than 250 species of wildlife native to Virginia, including bald eagles and endangered red wolves. Kid-friendly highlights include discovery centers, interactive hands-on exhibits, and an outdoor Dinosaur Discovery Trail with life-like dinosaurs, dig pits, and fossils.

Experience the best of Norfolk with this Passport to Fun. Enjoy admission to Norfolk’s top attractions, like Nauticus, a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront, the USS Wisconsin (BB-64), the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the US state of Wisconsin, and the Virginia Zoo. Enjoy great discounts at the Norfolk Premium Outlets, and with outdoor adventure at the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Steer a stand-up paddleboard across Linkhorn Bay on a 1.5-hour sunset tour in Virginia Beach. Watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, blue herons, and kingfishers, and enjoy an easy going place to practice stand-up paddleboarding with help from experienced guides.

Located in Old Town Alexandria, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape...You WILL have fun!

Most bike rentals set you off in a new city with no guidance at all for you to explore an unknown city alone. This Downtown Norfolk E-Bike Rental and Self-Guided History Tour provides you with directions to go on a self-guided tour of the downtown area so you can learn about its history and culture.

This grand kayaking adventure will take you to the most remote areas of Assateague Island. Most days we encounter the wild Chincoteague ponies grazing along the marshlands, but always remember these are wild animals and some times you see them and some times you don't. We know all the best locations to view the ponies so we do get to see them 75% of the time. We will also get the chance for some great photo opportunities of the Assateague Lighthouse, one of the oldest running lighthouses in the country. We might even get to see a few of the unique and rare birds migrating through Assateague Island.

Survive an apocalypse in Williamsburg today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun zombie themed challenges for points. Come up with a system to get the most points in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. Your friendly remote host will help you throughout the game via chat. Get enough points to survive the zombie apocalypse in Williamsburg today!

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

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 the way. Bike up to MT Vernon or explore the historic downtown area!

3Quest Challenge of Williamsburg is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. The items will be given to you in riddle form. Get points for finding the items, as well as completing fun challenges as well! The items and challenges will be arranged in 3 different quests. Complete the quests, in order, to finish 3Quest Challenge! Try setting a time limit of 2 hours for yourself to make the game even more intense and see if you can do all 3 quests in the given time! During the game, you'll have a remote guide that will chat with you during the game in case you need anything! Let's see if you can do all 3 quests in Williamsburg today!

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Use our app to explore Richmond in this fun scavenger hunt! Use the app to find things around the city in any order you'd like, take photos, and collect points. You can also complete challenges for points. Take a look at the rankings to see how your score compares at any point! All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore in Richmond.

Skydive in an indoor wind tunnel without the scary experience of jumping out of a plane. Buy your tickets ahead to the iFLY Loudoun indoor skydiving facility, which ensures you'll have your pick of days and times. Even beginners can participate, since instructors hold a pre-flight orientation session to teach you exactly what to do before you fly. Walk away with a certificate to commemorate your flight.