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NORFOLK Hands-on learning adventures This season, whether during a fieldtrip or weekend stay, students who visit the port city of Norfolk, VA will find that their schoolbooks come to life. While in Norfolk, not only will they have the opportunity to learn more about history, art, science and the mysteries of the deep blue sea, but experience them as well. And have fun while doing it! Those interested in deep-sea exploration have also come to the right place! Located right next door to the USS Wisconsin, Norfolk’s interactive science cen-
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ter, NAUTICUS, features more than 150 nautical exhibits, including a simulated destroyer, saltwater aquariums, computer and video interactive films on a giant screen, exotic aquaria, touch pools and national-caliber traveling exhibits. No visit would be complete without setting sail on Norfolk’s Elizabeth River. The Tall Ship American Rover, which cruises Norfolk’s beautiful harbor, allows students to try their hand at sailing! Victory Rover is a two-hour narrated tour of the world’s largest naval base, featuring
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close-up views of giant aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, frigates and amphibious assault ships. If you crave more adventure on the water, head over to the 155-acre Norfolk Botanical Garden where students can kayak through azalea, camellia, rose and rhododendron gardens along Lake Whitehurst.The garden’s G.E.E.K.S. program (Garden-based Environmental Education Knowledge for Students) features guided garden tours for small and large groups. Students will have the chance to