Teen Activities in Virginia Beach

20 teen-friendly things to do in Virginia Beach for ages 13 to 17. Age fit, costs, and logistics for parents.

Highest rated: iFLY VA Beach, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Military Aviation Museum. 4 listings are free. 10 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.

How to use this teen list

Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 20 indexable picks for this page in Virginia Beach, VA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

6 for infants, 11 for toddlers, 18 for little kids, 20 for big kids.

Weather and access

11 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 12 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 5 stroller-friendly stops. 10 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

4 free picks. 15 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

Top Picks

iFLY VA Beach
#1

iFLY VA Beach

4.8 stars

Indoor skydiving is legitimately one of the more thrilling activities kids can do safely, and 'safely' is the key word that makes parents comfortable.

Best for ages 3 and up (with weight/health restrictions) , minimum age is 3 at most iFLY locationsIndoor$160-$260 total, iFLY first-time flyer packages run $40-65/person
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
#2

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 stars

Children can look for turtles, frogs, deer, raccoons, otters, bobcat signs, and many birds while crossing boardwalks, marsh paths, dunes, and viewing

Ages 5-14 for short trails, wildlife spotting, nature photography, and ranger or education programsIndoor & Outdoor$5 total per vehicle when the seasonal vehicle fee is in effect from April 1-October 31
Military Aviation Museum
#3

Military Aviation Museum

4.8 stars

Children can stand close to more than 50 large historic aircraft, explore several hangars, hear real aviation stories, and sometimes watch restored pl

Best for ages 5-13, though plane-loving preschoolers and teens can also enjoy it.Indoor & Outdoor$59
Mount Trashmore Park
#4

Mount Trashmore Park

4.7 stars

Mount Trashmore is the park that Virginia Beach locals are irrationally proud of, and they're right to be. The 165-acre park built on a former landfil

All ages , one of Virginia Beach's most beloved public parks with something for everyoneFreeOutdoor$0, completely free public park including Kids Cove playground, lake loop trail, and kite hill
Beach Park
#5

Beach Park

4.7 stars

Beach Park puts kids right on the Atlantic Ocean shoreline without the boardwalk hustle. Little ones love the open sandy beach, and the park's grassy

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 admission; bring your own picnic
iFLY VA BeachEntertainment

iFLY VA Beach

4.8(1,489)

Ages: Best for ages 3 and up (with weight/health restrictions), minimum age is 3 at most iFLY locations

IndoorRainy Day
Back Bay National Wildlife RefugeZoos & AquariumsPartially Free

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

4.8(1,823)

Ages: Ages 5 to 14 for short trails, wildlife spotting, nature photography, and ranger or education programs

Indoor/Outdoor
Military Aviation MuseumMuseums

Military Aviation Museum

4.8(3,567)

Ages: Best for ages 5 to 13, though plane-loving preschoolers and teens can also enjoy it.

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Mount Trashmore ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Mount Trashmore Park

Ages: All ages, one of Virginia Beach's most beloved public parks with something for everyone

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Beach ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Beach Park

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
First Landing State ParkTours & Experiences

First Landing State Park

4.7(7,161)

Ages: 3-17 years

Outdoor
Little Island ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Little Island Park

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Red Wing ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Red Wing Park

Ages: All ages, beautiful park in the Dam Neck area with Japanese garden, playground, and dog park

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
The Adventure Park at Virginia AquariumOutdoor Adventures

The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium

4.7(1,880)

Ages: 7-16 years

Outdoor
Nova Adventure ParkParks & Playgrounds

Nova Adventure Park

4.6(27)

Ages: Best for ages 5 to 15

IndoorRainy Day
Hunt Club FarmTours & Experiences

Hunt Club Farm

4.6(3,614)

Ages: Best for ages 2 to 13 in fall season; haunted house for teens 12+

Outdoor
Lost Planet - Planet AdventureEntertainment

Lost Planet - Planet Adventure

4.5(106)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up, interactive amusement and art museum hybrid on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

IndoorRainy Day

Common Questions

What are the best activities for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach has 20 activities rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: iFLY VA Beach, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Military Aviation Museum, Mount Trashmore Park, Beach Park.
Are there free teen activities in Virginia Beach?
Yes. 4 of the 20 teen-friendly activities in Virginia Beach are completely free, including Mount Trashmore Park, Beach Park, Little Island Park.
What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Virginia Beach?
10 indoor or rainy-day activities in Virginia Beach are suitable for teens (ages 13 to 17). Best rated: iFLY VA Beach, Military Aviation Museum, Nova Adventure Park.

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