Top Activities on the Ground in Virginia

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.

Ages five and older can enjoy this aerial adventure park near the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Marsh Pavilion. The six-acre site features 16 trails that weave between ziplining platforms in the canopy above. Perfect for birthday parties, scout groups, corporate events, team building programs, school field trips, and families, the course offers a wonderful opportunity to spend a day in nature.

The Views & Brews electric bike adventure packs in sweeping Blue Ridge mountain views and 3 brewery tasting stops along a fun but safe course that winds from town to mountain and back again. After launching from the RMA shop at 2pm, you'll pass through neighborhoods and village centers before crossing the river into downtown Roanoke. In addition to tracing the Roanoke River and Mill Mountain greenway trails, you'll move through the central city and even enjoy a spin across the mountain on a fun (but easy!) gravel trail. Safety is our top priority, so this activity is designed to include ample instruction as we build your skills on the e-bike. The only requirements are you be 21 years of age and know how to ride a bike. This activity is especially fun for date nights; friends visiting from out of town; introduction to electric bike riding; getting to know Roanoke if you're new to the area or are considering relocating; and/or learning the downtown Roanoke brewery scene.

Get to know Richmond, Virginia’s oldest neighborhood while solving clues on this fun, interactive scavenger hunt of Church Hill. This smartphone-based adventure lets you play the game at your own pace, alone or as part of a team. Simply download the app, follow the map, and unlock your questions to start learning and exploring.

This Mother’s Day, create family memories that will be treasured forever with an amazing Mother's Day Signature Dinner Cruise on Elizabeth River. While onboard, treat the mom in your life to a special evening with our holiday buffet, classic cocktails, and Norfolk's most incredible views. Celebrate with dining and dancing from our climate-controlled interior, or soak in the picturesque backdrop from our outdoor decks. Our Signature cruises are perfect for all ages!

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.

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 having to worry about getting lost or missing something. Sweeping views of downtown Richmond interspersed with feeling lost in nature - there's something for every outdoor lover!

Perfect for groups looking to bond while exploring the city, this Williamsburg Zombie Scavenger Hunt Adventure is a self-guided walking challenge. Work with your group of up to ten to track down items and complete challenges. This budget-friendly activity is one price for your group and is led by an app you can download on your smart phone.

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.

Have the freedom to explore Old Town Alexandria and ride to Mount Vernon at your own pace with this private bike rental. You can rent bikes from two to nine hours depending on your needs. Helmets, city maps, and locks are provided for safety. Ride all the way to Mount Vernon, explore the city, or tour the area however you like.

See the sights of Virginia Beach while having fun with your friends when you take part in a scavenger hunt challenge. Download the app to your phone and follow the prompts. Take photos of the places you’re looking for and win points. A remote host will be available to help you along the way. Benefit from a guided tour without having to join a group.

Sharpen up your trivia skills, explore the city, and have fun on this scavenger hunt of Richmond, Virginia. This app-based adventure lets you compete against your friends and family, or team up with them to compete against others. You’ll visit Richmond landmarks, take photos, and learn about the city's history and culture in a playful, interactive way.

Get your crew doing something unexpected with this fast-paced scavenger hunt. Your smartphone leading the way, you and your crew will explore Newport News, solving puzzles, finding objects, and completing wild challenges as you hunt from clue to clue. You’ll get to know the city’s nooks and crannies, lean on your remote host for hints, and rack up points to win it all.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

This app-based scavenger hunt turns sightseeing in Alexandria, Virginia into a fun and interactive game. You’ll explore at your own pace, with no reservations required, as you rack up points by solving riddles and visiting landmarks like the Stabler-Leadbetter Apothecary Museum and the Carlyle House. Offering informative fun for locals and tourists alike, this is a great option for parties and team-building events.

Use our app to explore Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth.

Have fun and experience Virginia Beach in a different way through this interactive scavenger hunt. Walk or drive around to different checkpoints to creatively interpret clues and complete challenges for points, while uncovering local secrets, discovering hidden gems, and competing against other teams for a spot on the leaderboard. You can also get help from a virtual guide if you need it.

Get ready to explore the historic streets of Williamsburg like never before with Trivia Walks! Our captivating self-guided tour and scavenger hunt combo will take you on an immersive adventure through Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary’s campus, uncovering fascinating stories and hidden gems along the way. From early American history to modern secret campus hideaways, battlefield scars to pirate prisons and more, you’ll be immersed in the rich culture and heritage of the area. Along the way, places you’ll see include: - The original Capitol of Virginia - Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse - The first English American theatre - The Governor’s Palace - The Crim Dell Bridge - The oldest college building in America - ...and more!

The Virginia Beach scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Virginia Beach.

Uncover the mysteries and secrets of Norfolk as you embark on a scavenger hunt with your group. Walk around the city and learn new facts about the sights that you see. Discover landmarks and hidden gems while you answer trivia questions and solve challenges. This scavenger hunt is ideal for small groups who want to have fun or celebrate an occasion.

Have a blast exploring Charlottesville with this app-led scavenger hunt, titled Centuries of Charlottesville. You’ll get to see the most entertaining sights in town, while learning about its history and culture, but you’ll have to answer trivia questions and solve challenges to unlock each new prompt. Enjoy this with a group of 10 or fewer people.

Go beyond capital tours and explore Richmond with your crew via real-time scavenger hunt. Finding clues, snapping photos, and completing challenges, your smartphone will lead you across the city’s best landmarks, from downtown to Shockoe Slip and beyond. As you race the clock, you’ll learn all about Richmond’s 300-year history, racking up points to win it all.