Wheelchair accessible things to do in Virginia

Staunton Houses of Worship Walking Tour

Virginia

Religion has played a vital role in Staunton's history with over 80 houses of worship for 25,000 residents. On this tour you will visit four of Staunton's most beautiful and prominent churches and temples while learning about the city's rich history and unique architecture from your professional tour guide. At some locations, church and temple members will provide information to add a personal touch.

“Staunton has many hills, some of which may be difficult for a wheel chair.”

Yorktown Museum, Battlefields & Historic Area-Private Guided Tour

Williamsburg, Virginia

5.0 · 16 reviews on Viator

Exclusive, private tour (only your family/friends) of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (ARMY), some of the Yorktown Battlefields (Surrender Field), the federal museum (National Park Service with General Washington's original tents from the American Revolutionary War), Victory monument, and alleged cave where Cornwallis retreated. This is the only private tour with a private guide at all stops. This is NOT a group bus or group shuttle tour. This tour includes an in depth learning experience about the siege of Yorktown that lasted several weeks and explores the surrendering of arms on October 19, 1781 including Surrender Field. The afternoon tour at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown includes the canon firing at 3:00pm (weather dependent from March 1st-November 30th). We spend about 4 to 4.5 hours touring and about an hour driving which makes this a 5 to 5.5 hour tour. Note: the state museum has scooter rentals for $15.

“Yorktown battlefields are not all readily wheelchair accessible Surrender Field is wheelchair accessible”

A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum

Norfolk, Virginia

4.5 · 38 reviews on Viator

Explore Virginia's spectacular ecosystems in the only place where museum, zoo, aquarium, garden, and planetarium combine into one unforgettable adventure for all ages. Journey from indoor touch pools and a 32,000-gallon aquarium to a real cypress swamp with live alligators, then venture outside to our ¾-mile boardwalk trail featuring playful river otters, endangered red wolves, and 16 lifelike dinosaurs. Experience hands-on learning at our Wild Care Center, Conservation Command Center with seahorse nursery, interactive dig pits, and butterfly gardens, while discovering sustainable living at our Conservation Garden and Green House. Cap off your visit with a cosmic journey at the Abbitt Planetarium, where full-dome shows reveal how we're all connected in one big ecosystem—all proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and certified as a Virginia Green attraction.

“Limited number of wheelchairs and strollers available for no extra fee.”

Chincoteague's Up The Bay Pony and Wildlife Tour by Boat

Virginia

5.0 · 827 reviews on Viator

*Brand new luxury boats for 2026! *If you want a full tour of Chincoteague and Assateague Island's please consider us for your tour guides. We promise that the passion for the island will stand out above the rest! *We will get you closest to the ponies than any other tour company! *Captain Mike knows the ponies by their names, ages, and by their personalities and consistently tracks the territories that they frequent most. He can recognize the stallions from the colors and markings on them and has extensive knowledge about the wild ponies. During the off-season, Captain Mike continues to explore and track the wild ponies as he is a Professional photographer that consistently hikes Assateague Island. You can view all his photos on his website at Up The Bay Photography. *The tours are a Full 2 hours around Chincoteague and Assateague! We tour over 25 miles of coastline. *The tours allow you to have the best, up close and personal experience to see ponies and other wildlife!

Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour

Williamsburg, Virginia

4.7 · 624 reviews on Viator

Spooks and Legends Haunted Tours has been the favorite tour in Colonial Williamsburg since 2010. These unique tours take you to the most haunted sites, including the famous Peyton Randolph House--often called the most haunted place in all of America! This tour is the only one in town to include true, fully researched ghost stories as well as stories of witch trials and witch tests. Hear details of Blackbeard's crew and their demise. We never make up stories. All of our information is fact-based and true. It is the only GHOSTS, WITCHES and PIRATES TOUR in Williamsburg!Come out and meet Our local witch Grace Sherwood and Mr. Pirate and the Infamous Blackbeard who shows up on occasion. Our tour is filled with ghostly stories and Mr. Pirate opens his treasure chest at the end for the children to take some treasures home with them. It is a fun-filled night for every age. Our guests have gotten very cool and interesting pictures of GHOSTS and ORBS! AWARDED THE BADGE OF EXCELLENCE!

The Original Ghosts of Williamsburg Tour

Williamsburg, Virginia

4.4 · 614 reviews on Viator

Have you ever wanted to walk through the streets of a historic town at night and discover it's hidden secrets? Then allow our expert storytellers to guide you on a candlelit walk through Colonial Williamsburg, while they share many strange stories and other-worldly happenings that have occurred over the years. With 30 years of experience, we are Virginia's #1 and oldest Ghost Tour and have accumulated the best tales and local legends passed down through the years. Performed in a true story telling format, our 90 min walking tour is great fun for all ages and has something for your entire family to enjoy!

Full Day Historic Guided Tour to Jamestown and Yorktown with Lunch

Williamsburg, Virginia

4.9 · 610 reviews on Viator

This is The Historic Triangle Tour. Travel with a local back in time and also in chronological order. We will spend the first part of our day in the 1600's and the second half in the 1700's. This is where the country began, you will see and learn history from a local. We start our day at Jamestown, the beginning 1607 with a guided tour. Our lunch stop will be next at the cafe which is owned by a local restaurant where we will have an included meal which can be colonial style if preferred. After lunch we travel into the 1700's with a battlefield tour and finishing up at the Revolutionary War Museum.

Sunset Wildlife Cruise along Assateague & Chincoteague Island

Virginia

4.5 · 239 reviews on Viator

20+ year of operation with perfect safety record. Since 2001, Assateague Explorer boat tour has showed thousands of visitors what Assateague Island has to offer including the famous wild ponies, dolphins, eagles, shorebirds and more. Locally owned and operated. Featured by ABC Good Morning America.

Let's Go Sail Virginia

Williamsburg, Virginia

5.0 · 191 reviews on Viator

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 Williamsburg, where guests get to run the helm or just relax on the water. Unlike crowded tourist boats, every charter here is 100% private. Guests can steer the yacht, trim the sails, or simply relax while taking in wide‑open river views, local wildlife, and the steady coastal breeze that makes the York River the best sailing waterway in the region. Dolphin sightings are common in warm months. Perfect for: • Couples seeking a unique, romantic experience • Families wanting a safe, private adventure • History lovers exploring Williamsburg and Yorktown • Photographers and wildlife enthusiasts • Anyone looking for the best sailing near Williamsburg, VA Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to experience the York River under sail, this is the region’s top‑rated, most authentic sailing experience.

Williamsburg Ghosts and Brews Haunted Pub Crawls

Williamsburg, Virginia

4.5 · 173 reviews on Viator

Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour presented by US Ghost Adventures! Join this unique pub crawl tour of historic Williamsburg, Virginia. You'll visit 3-4 of the most popular hotspots to enjoy a drink, including the Precarious Beer Project and Amber Ox Public House, among others. Most of these also happen to be haunted, so be prepared to hear some spooky stories as well. You'll also visit and hear the terrifying tales of some of the area's most historic locations between bar stops, such as the Bruton Parish Church and the George Wythe House.

Let's Go Sail the York River in Gloucester Point Virginia

Virginia

5.0 · 170 reviews on Viator

Couples and families enjoy a unique opportunity to sail their own 32-foot sloop with all the modern conveniences. Or sit back and relax in the cockpit or up on the bow of the boat for greater privacy. Great idea for engagement, birthday, anniversary or surprise gift. Private, hands‑on sailing on the beautiful York River just minutes from Williamsburg. Steer the boat, learn local history, spot dolphins, or simply relax. A peaceful, unforgettable experience for couples, families, and anyone seeking the region’s top sailing adventure.

Richmond Ghost Tour: Sinister Secrets of Shockoe Bottom

Richmond, Virginia

4.3 · 170 reviews on Viator

Welcome to Richmond Ghost Tours' exploration of the city's haunted past as the second-largest slave market in the United States and the Confederate capital during the Civil War. Richmond is home to some terrifying ghost stories as well as an interesting past. With an hour or 90 minutes of easy, accessible walking, let our educated local guides lead you on an adventure in Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill to 8 or 12 locations. We advise all of our visitors to be vigilant throughout the walking tour because you never know when a ghost can be spotted! We are the top-rated, spookiest, and most real ghost tour online! For a genuinely terrifying encounter, we offer chilling tales that are rarely spoken!