Portsmouth Visitor's Guide 2016

OLDE TOWNE FREE

Portsmouth

VIRGINIA

The Official Visitor’s Guide

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EXPERIENCES

HISTORY

DINING

SHOPPING

Unique experiences await, including concerts, movies and the children's museum.

Get to know the history behind what makes Olde Towne Portsmouth so charming.

From tapas to tacos, find what you love in Olde Towne and dine like a local.

Discover great finds, from fresh produce at the farmers market to one-of-a-kind antiques.

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Contents

Welcome to

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Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia

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experiences

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History

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lifestyle

Learn what Olde Towne Portsmouth has to offer, there's something for everyone

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Dining

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Hotels, INNS & MARINAS From marinas to hotels, find the best ways to stay here in Portsmouth

The Olde Towne Business Association along with the citizens that make up this historic seaport community welcome you and hope you’ll return time and time again. Olde Towne has been preparing for your visit for over 260 years.

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Don’t miss these unique experiences

Discover the history of Olde Towne

Founded in 1752, Colonel William Crawford planned a town for the ages with a main thoroughfare fit for a King, with a name just as regal: High Street. There are many things to see and do, such as experience your favorite band perform along the waterfront at the Portsmouth Pavilion, enjoy a five-star meal at one of our chef-owned restaurants, tour one of our many first class museums, and shop for that unique treasure at one of the many merchants that make up this wonderful place to live, work, and play. Enjoy a “First Weekend Celebration”, our monthly Flea Market or Saturday Farmer’s Markets during the growing season.

Olde Towne boasts the largest collection of antique homes between Charleston, South Carolina and Alexandria, Virginia. As a celebrated military town, Olde Towne includes both the oldest operating US Naval Hospital and the first operational dry dock facility in the US, and holds the proud distinction of being an official US Coast Guard City.

Dine like a local

Find the best local shopping here

Explore Olde Towne your way

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Portsmouth is one of only 16 official coast guard cities in the U.S.

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dinner &

a movie!

Commodore Theatre

The Commodore Theatre is a beautifully restored 1945 Art Deco-style motion picture theatre that shows first run films on a 42 foot screen with state-of-the-art THX, Dolby Digital sound and digital projection system. Pick up the telephone at your table to order lunch or dinner, then sit back and sink into your plush seat for an unforgettable experience. Named for the War of 1812 veteran Commodore James Barron, this historic theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.

(757) 393 - 6962 web commodoretheatre.com Location 421 High Street

PORTSMOUTH PAVILION

for information Call

This 6,500-seat pavilion-style performance venue hosts the biggest names in entertainment, such as Janet Jackson, KISS, Phish, The Lumineers, James Brown, and the Allman Brothers. There are 3,500 covered seats and another 3,000 spaces on the raised lawn. The Pavilion is comparable in size and sound quality to Wolf Trap in Northern Virginia and Chastain Park in Atlanta. Its unique waterfront location provides the perfect scenic setting for an evening of unforgettable entertainment.

(757) 393 - 8181 WEB pavilionconcerts.com Location 16 Crawford Circle for information Call

Visual arts center / tcc at olde towne

The Visual Arts Center’s galleries feature six exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists, as well as faculty and students annually. A complete spectrum of art media is represented in a wide variety of styles and approaches. This high-tech art school offers degree programs in Graphic Design and Studio Arts and is the only facility of its kind in Virginia. Galleries are free and open to the public. for information Call

(757) 822 - 1888

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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA Virginia’s Largest Museum Made Just for Kids!

Complete with a Market area for grocery shopping, life-size bubble makers, Beazley Planetarium and Bodyworks wellness center, fun and learning go hand in hand at the Children’s Museum of Virginia. Newly renovated and expanded in 2011, its 35,000 square feet of interactive exhibits makes it the largest museum in Virginia dedicated to kids and the adventure of learning. The Museum Shop is filled with unique educational toys, games, and books, including a large selection of “Thomas and Friends” trains and accessories.

VIRGINIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME & Museum Memorable Exhibits. Interactive Fun.

(757) 393 - 5258 childrensmuseumva.com Location 221 High Street for information Call WEB

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Opened in 2005, this state-of-the-art facility showcases Virginia’s sports legends and provides a hands-on, interactive sports experience that the whole family will enjoy. The Museum’s nine exhibit areas showcase 20 sports in 35,000 square feet of space. Facility rentals and event space available.

(757) 393 - 8031 vshfm.com Location 206 High Street for information Call WEB

A Whole World of Imagination Opens Before Their Eyes.

221 High Street · 757-393-5258 ChildrensMuseumVirginia.com HOURS (Memorial Day-Labor Day): Mon. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

HOURS (September-May): Tues. - Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Closed Monday except Monday Holidays)

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ortsmouth is a small town in an urban setting where neighbors know and care about each other, civic leagues are active and community activities are on the rise. Olde Towne has the same walkable urban atmosphere that make places like Brooklyn, Georgetown and Savannah favorites along the east coast.

Our story began over 400 years ago when Captain John Smith first explored the land that would one day become Portsmouth, Virginia. In 1620, the site was recognized by John Wood, a shipbuilder, as a suitable shipbuilding location who petitioned King James for a land grant. In fact, the majority of our 400 year history stems from our maritime roots and our prime location on the Elizabeth River. Our riverfront town, known today as “Olde Towne” was originally ruled by the British and named after the thriving British seaport in England. Our first town streets were named after people and places from merry olde England. Even our river was named after Queen Elizabeth.

In a single square mile, the Olde Towne Historic District contains one of America’s largest collections of architecturally noteworthy 18th and 19th century homes and churches. A walk through Olde Towne today reveals homes built in varied architectural styles, including 6 | olde towne portsmouth Visitor’s Guide

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Historic Olde Towne Portsmouth Rich in History and Charm Federal, Greek Revival, Classical Renaissance, Victorian, Gothic and Romanesque. While the homes are privately owned, Olde Towne is in fact a tourist attraction, renowned as the largest collection of historic homes between Alexandria, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina.

You can explore this national treasure through the Path of History Walking Tour, a selfguided tour that directs you to 45 homes, monuments and churches.

The designated markers along

for more information.

From our antique and specialty stores with shade-drenched streets, Olde Towne Portsmouth is much more than one of the region’s most pleasant places to visit. Today Olde Towne has the walk-able urban environment that make places like Brooklyn, Georgetown, Charleston and Savannah favorites on the east coast. Along High Street, fantastic local restaurants serve up a variety of foods and beverages for any taste. From burgers to bourbon, pizza to pinot, crabs to

a glimpse at one of

America's most

important historic seaport cities. the way tells our story through the centuries …a glimpse at one of America’s most important and historic seaport cities. The free tour brochure is available at the Portsmouth Visitor Information Center, located near the North Street Ferry landing and the Renaissance Hotel, as well as at the City’s museums. Call 757-393-5111

craft beers you can find it in Olde Towne. With first-run movies, outdoor pavilion concerts and nine museums all within a walking distance of High Street, there is something for everyone.

the historic portsmouth check-list Fresnel lens At ten feet tall and 2,500 pounds, the Fresnel Lens began service in 1896 and is one of the few Fresnel lens lighthouses displayed outside of a museum.

Location On the seawall near the intersection of High Street and Water Street.

Call (757) 393 - 8591

HILL HOUSE The Hill House (circa 1825) is a four story antebellum English basement home, originally constructed in the Federal style by Captain John Thompson.

Location 221 North Street, Portsmouth Call (757) 393 - 0241 WEB thehillhousemuseum.org

Lightship Museum Lightships were navigation aids that began service in the early 1800's. The Lightship Portsmouth was built in 1915 and served for 48 years. Go aboard and see how men lived during their many months at sea.

Location At the intersection of London and Water street Call (757) 393 - 8591 WEB portsmouthnavalshipyardmuseum.com

Jewish cultural museum A rare example of Eastern European Jewish Orthodoxy, dating back to 1918, with exhibits reflecting the history of the Hampton Roads Jewish community.

Location 607 Effingham Street, Portsmouth Call (757) 393 - 9266 WEB jewishmuseumportsmouth.org

PORTSMOUTH COLORED COMMUNITY LIBRARY MUSEUM Built in 1945 and restored in 2003 by the African-American Historical Society of Portsmouth, the museum houses significant artifacts, photographs, oral histories and exhibits.

Location 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth Call (757) 393 - 8993 ext.20 WEB blackhistoryportsmouth.org

PORTSMOUTH naval shipyard museum Since the founding of the Gosport Shipyard in 1767, the history of the City of Portsmouth has been closely intertwined with the shipyard. Later renamed the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, many historic ships have been built here.

Location On the corner of High Street and Water Street Call (757) 393 - 8591 WEB portsmouthnavalshipyardmuseum.com

RAILROAD MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA This newly opened museum-on-the-tracks features a restored five-car train, a 1910-era Norfolk and Western steam locomotive as well as rare artifacts, photos, work cars, a velocipede and more.

Location At Crawford Parkway and Pavilion Drive Call (757) 335 - 2285 WEB railroadmuseumofvirginia.com

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Colonel crawford & company

From antique and specialty stores to cozy parks, Olde Towne Portsmouth is much more than one of the region’s most pleasant places to take a stroll. It’s a history lover’s dream come true. Portsmouth was founded in 1752 by Colonel William Crawford, a presiding justice of the Norfolk City Court, Lieutenant Colonel of the County Militia and a wealthy merchant and landowner.

The Olde Towne Historic District contains one of America’s largest collections of architecturally noteworthy 18th and 19th century homes and churches. Within one square mile of Olde Towne a wide range of architectural styles is revealed, including Federal, Greek Revival, Classical Renaissance, Victorian, Gothic and Romanesque.

You can explore this national treasure through the Path of History Walking Tour, a self-guided tour of 45 homes, monuments and churches.

Also, this year, Colonel Crawford and company will be offering guided tours by: Colonel William Crawford, Portsmouth’s Founder, Corporal James Cook of the 85th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Civil War and Matt Krogh, a tradesman during the War of 1812. Tours leave from the lobby of The Renaissance Hotel, 425 Water Street, every Monday and Friday at 7:30pm from May through October and run 75-90 minutes. It's $10.00 per guest and private tours are available upon request. Call 757-393-5111 or visit ColonelCrawford.com

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op the ferry, catch a bus, bike, drive or even sail to Portsmouth.

While Portsmouth is one of the smaller cities in Hampton Roads, we have entertainment covered no matter what your interests may be.

Looking for fun date ideas?

Delight in a concert at the Portsmouth Pavilion, a 6,500-seat waterfront venue featuring some of the most popular names in entertainment.

Indulge in a film at the Commodore Theatre, a restored Art Deco style theater where you can enjoy a meal while viewing the feature presentation.

Join a class and learn how to throw on a wheel, or enjoy artists’ presentations at Orzo Ceramics Studio.

Be taken with musicians, dancers and theatrical performers at Willet Hall, a cozy 2,000 seat venue that hosts Portsmouth’s Community Concert Series and renowned acts from around the world.

Explore the Olde Towne Farmer’s Market on Saturdays during the growing season.

Get caught up in the excitement of First Weekends in Portsmouth!

On the First Friday of each month after 5 p.m., celebrate the arts at the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center (PACC) for our “Concerts in the Courtyard”, with live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and exhibit openings often attended by the artists.

Housed in an historic 1846 Courthouse, PACC features changing exhibits, hosts special

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Visiting Portsmouth with the kids?

Portsmouth is home to the Children’s Museum of Virginia, where children interact with exhibits and learn as they play, and G Force Karts, a venue with indoor karting, a bounce arena and paintball. Portsmouth is also home to Pokey Smokey II, a miniature reproduction of a 19th Century coal fired steam locomotive that children can ride in with an adult. continued on pg. 21

PORTSMOUTH ART & CULTURAL CENTER

Housed in the historic 1846 Courthouse, the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center is devoted to offering quality educational, cultural and aesthetic experiences. Rotating visual art exhibits, lectures, classes and performances bring the work of renowned artists to Olde Towne Portsmouth. The adjacent Gallery Shop offers a variety of works produced by regional artists.

Location 400 High Street

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theatrical, literary and musical performances throughout the year, and is a museum and gallery where patrons can purchase work.

Return to PACC, visit the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum or The Lightship Portsmouth for our First Saturday programming, where all three museums offer free admission.

Expand your reading repertoire while supporting the public libraries during the Friends of the Portsmouth Library Book Sale at the Main Branch on First Weekends.

Shop till you drop at “Antiques to Flea Market”, where antique vendors, artisans and collectors of all kinds gather on First Saturdays to sell their wares.

Round out your shopping adventure at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery on High Street, Way Back Yonder Antiques on Washington Street or any of the home and garden, novelty, art and boutique shops in Olde Towne. For a complete list of shopping opportunities, including where you can purchase Portsmouth memorabilia, visit OldeTownePortsmouth.com.

CALL (757) 393 - 8543

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V L I R A G T I S NIA A O C one of America’s most scenic and historic travel destinations.

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SAILING HARBOR CRUISES 2 Hour Narrated Harbor Tours & Sunset Cruises Depart from Norfolk's Waterside.

Since 1986

(757) 627-7245

Group Rates and Private Parties Available.

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NAVAL BASE CRUISES “Your Front Row Seat To The Naval Fleet”

#1 on TripAdvisor

(757) 627-7406

www.navalbasecruises.com

2 Hour Narrated Cruises Depart Depart from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin.

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Tools for Wellness, Spiritual Growth, and Personal Empowerment for more than 100 years!

Metaphysical Library • Bookstore and Gift Shop • Holistic Health Center & Spa Cayce/Miller Café • Free Daily Lecture, Tour, and Film • ESP Testing • Meditation Garden Stone Labyrinth • Conferences • Weekend Workshops • Psychic Fairs

215 67th St. and Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-428-3588 • 800-333-4499 • Spa: 757-457-7202 EdgarCayce.org • AREHealth.org

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$10 OFF 1-hour massage at the A.R.E. Spa. Valid through 5/31/17 May not be combined with any other discount.

Ask for your FREE BOOK at the Visitor Center desk!

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Coastal Virginia Attractions

The Coastal Virginia Tourism Alliance welcomes you to one of America’s most scenic and historic travel destinations. The Coastal Virginia region is comprised of the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield/Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Yorktown, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. All are accessible by major interstate highway systems, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and two major airports in Norfolk and Newport News both served by low fare airlines. Coastal Virginia makes a perfect vacation destination for those seeking clean beaches, outdoor recreation, fascinating history, fine arts culture, thrilling events and festivals, exciting theme parks, abundant shopping, world-class fishing and coastal cuisine.

We offer an experience for every kind of traveler. Beach lovers revel on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. History buffs are inspired by the past in Williamsburg, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News and Smithfield/Isle of Wight.

Chesapeake and Suffolk are both entry points to the vast nature of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Virginia’s Eastern Shore offers pristine coastal plains perfect for bird watching as well as NASA rocket launches. In addition, museums and the arts abound throughout the region and it is home to the world renowned Virginia Arts Festival. You’ll also have a chance to “salute” our military. We are the home to the world’s largest naval base!

This just touches on what you can see and do in Coastal Virginia. We hope you get a chance to experience it all. We are glad you are here to “Sea Our History”!

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Our area’s major attractions listings are presented on the following pages.

AMERICAN ROVER Norfolk Harbor Sailing Cruises

Set Sail aboard this 125 passenger Sailing Schooner.

Offering daytime and sunset harbor cruises on the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and the Port of Virginia. Help hoist the sails, take a turn at the helm, or just relax and enjoy the Captain’s tour. Seating is available on the shaded upper deck. Our air-conditioned below deck area has ship store, bar and rest rooms. Private charters and special event cruises available. Departing Waterside Marina in Downtown Norfolk. Call 757-627-7245 or visit www.AmericanRover.com. Sailing April through October.

EDGAR CAYCE’S A.R.E.

Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E.– Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. Come explore the fascinating work of famed psychic Edgar Cayce, the “sleeping prophet” and “father of holistic medicine.”

Free daily film, tour, and lecture on dreams, intuition, holistic health and more. Our campus includes a metaphysical library, Bookstore & Gift Shop, meditation garden, stone labyrinth, Health Center & Spa, and an onsite café.

The renovated Health Center & Spa has treatment rooms overlooking the ocean offering holistic services including the Cayce/Reilly® massage, chiropractic services, and hydrotherapy sessions. We also offer ESP testing, astrology charts, psychic fairs, and conferences with world-renowned presenters.

Learn more at EdgarCayce.org.

HAMPTON This is Hampton

Hampton, the 400-year old city located in the heart of Coastal Virginia, is multi-faceted; rich in Civil War history, African American heritage, water recreation, and abundant shopping and dining opportunities. The Hampton History Museum is a great place to begin your explorations. The museum introduces Hampton’s 400-year history in its galleries, interpreting the city’s role in pivotal American decisions and milestones. The Hampton Visitor Center shares this location so you can gather great information on the sites you wish to explore and purchase money-saving admission tickets. The Sea to Stars Ticket, for example, combines admission to the Virginia Air & Space Center, an IMAX film, a ride on the Hampton Carousel, a cruise aboard the Miss Hampton II and admission to the Hampton History Museum for one low price. Buy adult tickets for $39 and youth tickets for $25. The Virginia Air & Space Center features more than 100 flight simulators and hands-on exhibits of air and space innovations. The Riverside 3D IMAX Theater presents digital feature films and documentaries on a five-story screen. Next door, the Hampton Carousel spins visitors on hand-carved horses and chariots built in 1920 by European artisans.

Fort Monroe visitors are encouraged to cross the moat encircling the stone fort to explore the Casemate Museum and many historic landmarks and to climb the fort walls to enjoy the spectacular view of the harbor.

See the cell where Jefferson Davis was held at the conclusion of the Civil War. A tour aboard the Miss Hampton II reveals Fort Monroe’s companion fortification, Fort Wool, located across the channel at Hampton Roads’ entrance. The Miss Hampton II harbor Continued on page A4

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tour boat and the Ocean Eagle fishing boat are located nearby along the Hampton waterfront.

Hampton University Museum, founded in 1868, has a collection of more than 9,000 works of contemporary art and artifacts spanning African, African-American, Pan-American and Native-American cultures. You can explore the campus with one of several Smartphone tours available at VisitHampton.com or learn about the campus’ and city’s remarkable past through interpretive historic markers located on the campus and throughout Hampton. You are also sure to adore the unique dining and shopping in Downtown Hampton, Phoebus and in Coliseum Central. There’s no shortage of fun and adventure. After all, This is Hampton! For visitor information call 800-800-2202, 757-727-1102 or come to VisitHampton.com.

JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTER

Living-History Museums Chronicle Nation’s Beginnings

nawabonline.com NORFOLK 888 N. Military Hwy (757) 455-8080 WILLIAMSBURG 204 Monticello Ave. (757) 565-3200

VIRGINIA BEACH 756 First Colonial Rd. (757) 491-8600 NEWPORT NEWS 11712 Jefferson Ave. (757) 591-9200

A hands-on history experience awaits visitors at two Williamsburg area museums that explore the nation’s beginnings. At Jamestown Settlement, gallery exhibits chronicle 1600s Virginia in the context of its Powhatan Indian, English and African cultures, complementing historical interpretation at outdoor re-creations of a Powhatan Indian village, the three ships that brought America’s first permanent English colonists in 1607, and colonial fort. The story of the American Revolution, from the beginnings of colonial unrest to the formation of the new nation, unfolds at the Yorktown Victory Center through indoor exhibits and outdoor re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and Revolution-period farm. The museums are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas and New Year’s days. For more information call 888-593-4682 or visit www.historyisfun.org.

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MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM

A true treasure of Virginia Beach, the Military Aviation Museum is home to one of the largest private collections of military aircraft. These vintage WWI and WWII aircraft, such as our Curtiss JN-4 Jenny, Messerschmitt Bf-109, P-51 Mustang, de Havilland Mosquito and Spitfire, have been restored to their original flying condition. See these living pieces of history fly at our annual WWII air show in May, Flying Proms in June and WWI show in October. Visit us at 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach or call 757-721-7767. www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org

NAUTICUS

This maritime-themed science museum, on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, offers a fun and exciting educational experience for visitors of all ages. In addition to its largest artifact—The Battleship Wisconsin—unique features of this 120,000-square-foot facility include hands-on exhibits, touch tanks, 3D movies, and more. Plus, walk the decks of history with a self-guided deck tour of the Battleship Wisconsin—one of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy—and see the wardroom, and officers’ quarters, berthing units, chapel and other areas. Guided tours of additional ship areas are available for an additional fee.

While onsite at Nauticus, be sure to check out Our Mighty Seaport, an exhibit exploring maritime commerce as well as Guns, Sweat, and Gears: Anatomy of a Battleship, with its enormous gun devices, tools, and personal mementos from the Battleship Wisconsin. Step inside the Clelia, an underwater exploration submersible, and control an actual 9-foot long robotic arm to collect samples and artifacts from the seabed and examine Science on a Sphere, a six-foot globe displaying weather phenomena around the world.

Don’t leave without a visit to Dockside Café or the Banana Pier Gift Shop for great nautical gifts. Call 757-664-1000 or visit Nauticus.org for hours and admission fees.

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The Mariners’ Museum The Mariners’ Museum, America’s National Maritime Museum, is filled with fascinating stories, captured in the priceless artifacts that celebrate the spirit of the open sea. Explore small craft from around the world. Discover the USS Monitor Center, home to the Civil War ironclad’s iconic gun turret, where the

incredible story of her creation, battle, sinking and recovery are told in vivid detail. View maritime art, handcrafted ship models and rare figureheads. Experience a 3D film in the Explorers Theater. Located in a 550-acre park, visitors can hike the 5-mile Noland Trail, picnic Continued on page A8

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Virginia Living Museum Virginia Living Museum – celebrating 50 years of connecting people to nature!

View endangered red wolves. Get close to a loggerhead turtle and jellyfish. Touch live spider crabs and fossilized dinosaur tracks. Living exhibits depict Virginia’s natural heritage from the mountains to the sea.

See animals living in a cypress swamp, mountain cove and beneath the

Chesapeake Bay. Touch famous Bay creatures. Enjoy hands-on activities.

Travel the galaxies in the planetarium theater. Outdoors, stroll the boardwalk to view animals in naturalized habitats. Explore an extensive collection of native plants and green living exhibits. Young kids enjoy role play as an animal keeper/vet and the Nature Playground. Explore supersized animatronic bugs through April 17, roaring animatronic dinosaurs May 7 – Sept. 5, plus enjoy special anniversary events.

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With 144 miles of shoreline, there’s so much to do while visiting Norfolk, Virginia. Take a tour of the Elizabeth River harbor on a majestic tall ship, sip on some of the best wines around at Mermaid Winery, Virginia’s very first urban winery, try delicious beers at local breweries or watch world-renowned artists blow glass at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio.

Hungry? Norfolk has become well-known for its wide variety of cuisine and is home to more than 80 chef-owned restaurants in the downtown area, many featuring Virginia wine and Virginia-grown produce and meat. Downtown isn’t the only place to find eclectic entrees. A host of restaurants dot the streets of Ghent, the historic Freemason district, Ocean View and other areas of the city.

If history is your thing, sign up for a boat or land tour of the world’s largest Naval Base, stop by the MacArthur Memorial, or walk the Cannonball Trail. You can jam out to some of the nation’s best music at the NorVa, named “Venue that Rocks” the hardest by Rolling Stone

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Set Sail for a bygone era aboard The Yorktown Schooners

Serenity & Alliance magazine. There are antique shops, coffee houses & galleries galore in the hip, historic Ghent district just a few minutes from downtown. There is truly something for everyone here! For additional information, call 800-368-3097, or visit www.visitnorfolktoday.com.

Pirate Adventure Cruises

Late March to September $37 Adults, $22 kids

2 Hour Sightseeing Cruises

Late March thru Early November Morning, Afternoon and Sunset Sails

Departing from Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown.

Call 844.724.5956 or visit www.sailyorktown.com

NORFOLK SOUTHERN

Clothing, tools, locomotive and train parts, maps, and advertisements are among the more than 500 artifacts dating to the 1830s showcased in the Norfolk Southern Museum. Exhibits include a locomotive simulator, a 900-pound railroad coupler, photographs of workers past and present, and diagrams used to teach hand signals and lantern use to railroad trainees.

The history of Norfolk Southern belongs not only to the company, but to the communities it serves and to generations of workers. Norfolk Southern’s history has shaped its path as one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, with 20,000 route miles in 22 states.

SPIRIT OF NORFOLK Cruising Year-Round From Downtown

Get ready for the time of your life. Step aboard the Spirit of Norfolk and come alive for an afternoon or evening of all-out fun.

You’ll dine and dance to live DJ entertainment while being dazzled by skyline sights and a close-up look at the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. Choose from fun-filled lunches, dinners and midnight cruises. Details and tickets, www.spiritofnorfolk.com or 866-211-3803. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

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Join the Yorktown Schooners Alliance and Serenity and step back into history as you sail the York River past the battlefield where our country won its independence. Lend a hand at setting sail, look for dolphins and osprey, or relax with a beverage from our ship’s galley. For families, try the Pirate Adventure Cruise. Kids will join the pirate crew and help raise the sails, steer the schooner, tie a knot and fire the cannon. Both ships also available for private charters and special events. Sailing daily late March to early November. Advance reservations recommended. For schedule and tickets, visit www.sailyorktown.com. 844-724-5956.

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SUFFOLK

Small town charm and big city amenities converge in Suffolk, Virginia. Our historic downtown blends unique boutiques and shoppes with award-winning restaurants. Anchored by the Suffolk Visitor Center, Main Street is lined with historic homes and churches. Suffolk boasts year-round family-friendly events.

Discover the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge—112,000 acres of untouched wilderness. You’ll love our swamp safaris, canoe excursions, ghost walks and lantern tours. Kayak or fish in 8,000 acres of lakes and rivers. Golf one of our five championship golf courses. Take the plunge and skydive! Explore Riddick’s Folly House Museum where Union Army officers left behind penciled graffiti that is still legible today. Our 1885 passenger station is now Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. Visit the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, a professional performing arts theater. 757-514-4130. VisitSuffolkVa.com.

VICTORY ROVER

NAVAL BASE CRUISES ABOARD THE VICTORY ROVER Your front row seat to the Naval Fleet.

Two Hour Narrated Cruises depart daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin in Downtown Norfolk. The Captain provides a fascinating commentary as passengers cruise the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River. See one of the world’s busiest sea ports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet: Destroyers, Cruisers, Submarines, Aircraft Carriers and more.

Up to 150 guests enjoy comfortable seating, air conditioned enclosed deck, shaded upper deck, and snack bar. Call 757-627-7406 or www.navalbasecruises.com.

Cruising March - December.

VIRGINIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Whether it is with a large school group or a family visit, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is home to many memorable exhibits and full of interactive fun. A basketball court, sports complex, racing simulators and a radio announcing booth await you! The Museum also hosts many special events, birthday parties, galas and weddings.

For more information, visit the Museum’s website at www.vshfm.com or follow them on Facebook or Twitter (@VSHFM).

THE VIRGINIA ZOO

Journey to mysterious places inhabited by exotic animals from around the world–without leaving Hampton Roads! Discover lions, bears, elephants, gibbons, giraffes, colorful birds and more! Watch the red panda climb through the trees just above your head. Pet the animals in the ZooFarm. Enjoy a stroll or ride the Zoo train among the themed gardens and beautiful landscaping.

The Virginia Zoo provides education and entertainment for people of all ages, and the Zoo is home to more than 400 animals on 53 beautifully landscaped acres. Exhibits encourage the animals’ natural behavior, provide information about their habitats, what they eat and their worldwide conservation status.

Visiting the Virginia Zoo is a fantastic thing to do with family and friends, and it’s a terrific value! Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for children (ages 2-11) and $10 for seniors (62+). Children under two get in FREE! The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except major winter holidays. For more information, visit www.virginiazoo.org.

HISTORIC YORKTOWN

Travel back in time, then savor the present at this year-round destination for history, shopping, outdoor recreation, fine dining and special events.

Relive the pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Visit historic homes, museums, and battlefields by foot or enjoy a guided Segway tour through town. Set sail on Yorktown’s Schooners Alliance and Serenity. Shop in specialty stores, enjoy a wine or beer dinner, play on the riverfront, and dine in one-of-a-kind restaurants. Come for a day, a weekend or longer.

757-890-3300 or www.visityorktown.org.

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Are you a sports fan?

Visit the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, where Virginia sports legends are honored and patrons can test their athletic prowess on interactive displays and exhibits.

Play a round of golf at Bide-A-Wee, a Curtis Strange signature course and one of three courses in the city.

Watch your favorite teams compete at Roger Brown’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, Humboldt Steel Corporation or Griff’s Restaurant and Sports Lounge.

Feeling adventurous?

Hike, kayak and discover abundant flora and fauna in the forest, lake and salt marsh environments that make up the 142-acre Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. Independently explore trails and find optimal bird watching areas. You can also participate in guided tours and learning programs.

Survey Paradise Creek Nature Park, a 40-acre urban waterfront park that features two miles of walking trails, 11 acres of restored tidal wetlands and a forest with native flowers, shrubs and trees.

Portsmouth boasts miles of walking trails and biking lanes across the city, and was recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community.

Delve into Portsmouth City Park’s friendship gardens, covered picnic areas, playground equipment, tennis courts, boating facilities and space for running, volleyball, cornhole and more. The park houses The Links, a nine-hole learning course with a driving range and putting green.

We have culture.

Donated to the Portsmouth Historical Association by the last remaining heir, the Hill House Museum stands as a testament to how generations of one Portsmouth family lived.

Speaking of museums, Portsmouth has nine, with eight in Olde Towne and within walking distance of the ferry drop-offs.

Board the Railroad Museum of Virginia to explore the world of trains. Learn about the maritime history of the area at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the Lightship Portsmouth Museum, and about the social history of Portsmouth at The Jewish Museum & Cultural Center and The Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum.

Portsmouth hosts a variety of festivals and events each year including Gospelrama, the Gosport Art Show, the Cock Island Regatta, Oktoberfest, Umoja festival, Safe Trick-or-Treat, Olde Towne Ghost Walk, the Holiday Home Tour, Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Music Festival.

Immerse yourself in Portsmouth’s revitalized historic district and budding arts district. Fueled by the non-profit Support Portsmouth Public Art and the city government, Portsmouth has acquired public murals, statuary and more created by established local artists.

Olde TOwne Farmer’s markeT

At the corner of High and Court Streets Every Saturday, April – November, 9:00AM-1:00PM Special mini-markets year round – Find “Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market” on Facebook for more information.

FirsT Friday COnCerTs in The COurTyard

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ne of the best parts of Olde Towne, Portsmouth is the range of dining options and high quality of dishes, while still keeping the hometown feel that sets it apart from the rest of Hampton Roads. The Coffee Shoppe, a popular spot for a comfortable cup of joe, is the perfect place to get your day started with fresh baked pastries and made to order breakfast and lunch items available throughout the day.

There is also Baron’s Pub, established as the locals’ go-to bar for more than 20 years, offering up live music, sports games, pub fare and a full bar.

Known for its walkability, Olde Towne is one of the best places to wander and peruse menus to discover what food mood you are in if you haven’t already decided. If diversity is what you are looking for, look no further. You can have Schnitzel Bites on Bier Garden’s shaded patio, traditional

We Know Seafood!

After 18 years with Phillips, our family looks forward to sharing our passion for quality seafood with yours.

Come visit, we really are on the Dock of the Bay. 103 Constitution Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704

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Carnitas Tacos from family friendly Cancun Fiesta or authentic Shrimp Mediterranean inside cozy Café Europa, all within a few blocks of each other.

If you’re not impressed yet, then why not try something a little more eclectic? Not all of the best food resides on the main strip. Just off of the main drag you can find Still, a dimly-lit underground tapas bar and restaurant with an impressive stock of whiskey varieties and a menu full of globally inspired dishes. Also strategically located just off of the beaten path, a wine list of over 170 wines awaits you at Artisan’s Cellar. If you get the wine, you have to get the cheese board, the meat board and really anything from their seasonally energized menu.

These are just a few of the many restaurants, bistros, bars and coffee shops ready for you when you get here.

Make sure to check out some of these delicious eats and

dine like an olde towne local HomeGrown

Café Europa

Longboards

Gosport Tavern

455 Court St (757) 399-1490 homegrownoldetowne.com

319 High St (757) 399-6652 thecafeeuropa.com

440 High St #2 (757) 399-4010 longboardslounge.com

702 High St (757) 606-2666 gosporteats.com

Roger Brown’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

Guads Mexican

The Bier Garden

Cancun Fiesta

612 Court St (757) 399-6120 guadsmexicanrestaurant.com

438 High St (757) 393-6022 biergarden.com

506 Dinwiddie St (757) 392-3465

Sun’s Sub & Pub

Baron’s Pub & Restaurant

425 County St (757) 399-1356

500 High St (757) 399-4840

Artisan’s Cellar

619 Cantina

711 Washington St (757) 396-6313 thecellarva.com

619 High St (757) 967-9607 619cantina.com

Griff’s Restaurant & Sports

Mannino’s Italian Bistro

316 High St (757) 399-5377 rogerbrowns.com The Coffee Shoppe

300 High St (757) 391-9191 oldetownecoffee.com Still

450 Court St (757) 332-7222 stilleats.com Lobscouser

337 High St (757) 397-2728 lobscouser.com

509 High St (757) 606-3990

Area Restaurants Dock of the bay

103 Constitution Ave (757) 337-8689 DockoftheBay-hub.com mario's restaurant

611 Airline Blvd (757) 673-7799 mariositalianrestaurantportsmouth.com

606 High St (757) 966-7522 manninositalianbistro.com

Mario's Restaurant Located in Midtown Portsmouth, Mario's is a premier old world Italian restaurant with a full bar, event rooms, and a large outdoor patio.

Our menu selections are made to order with fresh ingredients that are locally sourced when possible.

In addition to our dining experience, we offer catering, private events, and a full entertainment schedule including live bands, comedy nights, and bar trivia.

Come see us today!

611 AIRLINE BLVD. PORTSMOUTH VIRGINIA 23707

757-673-7799

www.mariositalianrestaurantportsmouth.com

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OLDE TOWNE FARMER'S MARKET

Discover fresh produce and baked goods from local vendors, many of which specialize in heirloom produce that is grown/raised without the use of chemicals or hormones. Enjoy delicious fruits, vegetables, artisan baked goods, beef, poultry, eggs, seafood, jams and jellies, plants, flowers, hand-crafted soaps and more.

Shopping

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Street (across from the Visual Arts Center) and runs west along High Street and north along Court Street.

Date & Time Saturdays, May - December, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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ortsmouth’s High Street corridor and its side streets are the original town center shopping district. Today, this area is populated with small, independently owned shops and boutiques along picturesque tree-lined streets. If you are searching for a special treasure, Olde Towne is the place to start.

Home to several antiques stores laden with treasures from the past, you can find some of the region’s best English and American antiques, “re-purposed” antiques, collectibles and nautical antiques. The Flea Market on the first Saturday of every month will provide yet another opportunity to discover antique treasures.

Several art galleries and museum gift shops showcase

the works of local and national artists, including pottery, hand-made blown glass, jewelry, paintings, educational games, toys and more. In addition, Olde Towne’s several garden shops and clothing stores offer a wide range of goods. When you are exhausted from a day of shopping, stop in one of our salons and treat yourself to a manicure, massage or new hairstyle.

If you are fortunate enough to be here on a Saturday morning (May through December), you will also be able to stroll through the Olde Towne Farmer’s Market where as many as 30 vendors offer a variety of produce, bakery items, jams, jellies, soaps and so much more.

Olde Towne Portsmouth Antiques to Flea market Visit the Olde Towne Portsmouth Antiques to Flea Market on the first Saturday of each month to hunt through eclectic and unique items.

You'll find everything from antiques, estate furniture architectural antiques, china, silverware, art and prints, sporting gear, musical instruments, books, hand-made crafts and toys and much more.

Located inside the Middle Street Parking Garage Location Middle Street Garage, 441 Middle Street, Portsmouth VA Date & Time First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WEB oldetowneportsmouth.com

shops in olde towne • Anderson-Wright Rooms & Gardens

• Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery

• Bowman's Garden Center

• Sole Right

• Children's Museum of Virginia Gift Shop

• Special Occasions Formalwear

• Cycle Classics • Fabulous Finds & Designs • Finer Things Boutiques • Kitchen Koop • Linda's Especially for You • Mr. Vintage and Collectibles • Olde Towne Drug Center

• The Final Score Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum • The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Gallery Shop • Visitor Information Center and Gift Shop • Way Back Yonder Antiques • Little Shops on High

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Le Cordon Bleu Trained Chef (London) Gourmet Kitchenware and Specialties www.KitchenKoop.com Find us on Facebook 638 High Street Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757) 399-4475 24 | olde towne portsmouth Visitor’s Guide

Q Q 497 North Street, Portsmouth,VA 23704

The Mermaids’ Porch Bed & Breakfast is located in historic Portsmouth, Virginia in a lovely Queen Anne Victorian home built by Dr. Parrish in 1898. This bed and breakfast has three cozy rooms to choose from for the world weary traveler to tuck in and rejuvenate.

(757) 673-3790 • www.mermaidsporch.com

HOTELS & inns

Nautical Boats and Marina

Comfort Inn Olde Towne

3825 Adams St. (757) 483-6148 • 160 slips, wide piers & boat yard.

347 Effingham Street (757) 397-7788 choicehotels.com

Ocean Marine Yacht Center

Economy Lodge

201 Wavy St. (757) 399-2920 oceanmarinellc.com • Mega yacht repair facility, a 1,250ton, NAVSEA certified Synchrolift for yachts up to 235’ via a ground level rail transfer system

1015 Broad Street (757) 399-6341

Ocean Yacht Marina

1 Crawford Ct. (757) 321-7432 oceanyachtmarina.com • 122 all floating slips, 1,500’ alongside dockage, dry storage facility for, 2 ship’s stores, 3 fueling locations, laundry/ shower facilities, pump-out & picnic area.

Portsmouth Boating Center

1244 Bay St. (757) 397-2092 portsmouthboating.com • Dry storage, service, brokerage, slips, travel lift & fuel.

Scotts Creek Marina

6 Harper Ave. (757) 399-2628 ScottsCreekMarina.com • 135 deep slips, swimming pool, full service & ship’s store.

Tidewater Yacht Marina

10 Crawford Pkwy.

(757) 393-2525 • (888) 390-0080 tyamarina.com • 300 deep-water slips, 100 slips transient slips, 6 mega yacht slips, fullservice ship’s store, fueling locations, laundry room, full-service boat yard, pump-out, 60-ton travel lift & on-site restaurant.

North Point Yacht Sales

in Tidewater Yacht Marina (757) 679-6991 northpointyachtsales.com Virginia Boat and Yacht

3515 Shipwright St. (757) 484-1454 • Lift service, monthly slip rentals, repairs & brokerage.

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel

425 Water Street (757) 673-3000 • (888) 839-1775 renaissanceportsmouth.com Riverwalk Inn

333 Effingham Street (757) 295-0151

ruise into Portsmouth at Mile Marker Zero and discover the perfect getaway. Olde Towne is a major stopping point for boaters traveling the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway because we offer excellent marinas with ship’s stores, certified technicians, parts departments and much more. Boaters can also take advantage of docking at the High and North Street landings (basins) which are available on a first come first serve basis. The regulations for overnight stays at the basins can be found on our website at: oldetowneportsmouth.com/thingstodo/boating.

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MARINAS

New NAME—Same Friendly People; Same GREAT Service!

Rodeway Inn

1031 London Boulevard (757) 399-4414 Super Value Inn

925 London Boulevard (757) 398-0612 supervalueinnva.com Extended Stay Lodging Harbor Tower

One Harbor Court (757) 393-1600 • (800) 897-1601 harbortowerapartments.com Glencoe Inn Bed & Breakfast

222 North Street (757) 397-8128 glencoeinn.com Mermaids’ Porch

497 North Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 (757) 673-3790 mermaidsporch.com

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Restaurants

See pg. 22 for more listings 1. 619 Cantina 619 High St (757) 967-9607 2. 757 crave restaurant 10 Crawford Pkwy (757) 966-7919 3. Artisan’s Cellar 711 Washington St (757) 396-6313 4. Baron’s Pub 500 High St (757) 399-4840 5. The Bier Garden 438 High St (757) 393-6022 6. Café Europa 319 High St (757) 399-6652 7. Cancun fiesta 506 Dinwiddie St (757) 392-3465 8. The Coffee Shoppe 300 High St (757) 391-9191 9. Gosport Tavern 702 High St (757) 606-2666 10. Green Bean Cafe 315 Green St (757) 393-2070 11. Griff’s Restaurant & Sports 509 High St (757) 606-3990 12. Guads Mexican 612 Court St (757) 399-6120 13. HomeGrown 455 Court St (757) 399-1490

18. Mannino’s Italian Bistro 606 High St (757) 966-7522 19. Starbucks coffee 450 Court St (757) 332-7222 20. Still 450 Court St (757) 332-7222 21. Sun’s Sub & Pub 425 County St (757) 399-1356 22. Roger Brown’s Restaurant & Sports Bar 316 High St (757) 399-5377

shopping

See pg. 24 for more listings 23. Anderson-Wright Rooms & Gardens 622 High St (757) 398-0990 24. Bowman's Garden Center 315 Green St (757) 393-2070 25. Cycle Classics 427 High St (757) 393-4498 26. Fabulous Finds & Designs 509 Washington St (757) 393-3455 27. Finer Things Boutiques 511 Washington St (757) 393-6668 28. Kitchen Koop 638 High St (757) 393-4475 29. Linda's Especially for You 728 High St (757) 397-6699

35. The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Gallery Shop 400 High St (757) 393-8543 36. Way Back Yonder Antiques 462 Washington St (757) 398-2700

Lodging

See pg. 25 for more listings 37.Glencoe inn bed & breakfast 222 North St (757) 397-8128 38.Mermaids' Porch 497 North St (757) 673-3790 39. Renaissance PortsmouthNorfolk Waterfront Hotel 425 Water St (757) 673-3000 • (800) 839-1775 40.Harbor Tower Apartments 1 Harbor Ct (757) 393-1600

Marinas 41.ocean marine yacht center 201 Wavy St (757) 399-2920

Businesses 42. Visitor information Center 6 Crawford Pkwy (757) 393-5327 (757) 393-5111 Bunch real estate 600 Crawford St (757) 488-5645 Pam's hair designers 434 Green St (757) 397-3784

45. OLDE TOWNe Chiropractic 355 Crawford St #105 (757) 399-4700

PUBLIC PARKING/RESTROOMS 46. Middle street garage (Public RestRooms) Corner of Queen St and Middle St 47. Water street Garage (Public Restrooms) Water St

ATTRACTIONS 48. Children's museum of va 221 High St (757) 393-5258 49. Commodore Theatre 421 High St (757) 393-5258 50. fresnel lens Intersection of High St and Water St (757) 393-8591 51. The Historic Hill House 221 North St (757) 393-0241 52. jewish museum & cultural center 607 Effingham St (757) 391-9266 53. Lightship Portsmouth Museum Intersection of London St and Water St (757) 393-8591 54. Naval Shipyard museum Corner of High St and Water St (757) 393-8591 55. Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High St (757) 393-8543 56. portsmouth pavilion 16 Crawford Cir (757) 393-8181

30. Little Shops on High 320 High St

RocketBike DIGITAL AGENCY itsrocketbike.com (757) 392-2770

14. Humboldt Steel Corp.

501 High St (757) 606-2949

31. Mr. Vintage and Collectibles 425 High St (757) 434-1145

Towne bank 200 High St (757) 391-3500

15. Jimmy John's 341 High St (757) 673-3400

32. Orzo Studio/Pottery 600 Court St (757) 967-9333

HEALTH

58. Railroad Museum 16 Crawford Cir (757) 393-4093

16. Lobscouser 337 High St (757) 397-2728

33. Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Art Gallery 620 High St (757) 399-5012

43. Olde Towne Drug Center Pharmacy 600 High St (757) 393-4039

59. The Virginia sports hall of fame and museum 206 High St (757) 393-8031

44. Harbour Healthcare, Inc. 436 Green St (866) 601-4443

60. Visual Arts Center (TCC) 340 High St (757) 822-1888

17. Longboards 440 High St #2 (757) 399-4010

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34. Sole Right 310 High St (757) 399-0535

57. Portsmouth Public library 601 Court St (757) 393-8501

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