Guidebook for Portsmouth
Arts & Culture
Only about 5 miles away if you are attending a concert!
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Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
16 Crawford CirOnly about 5 miles away if you are attending a concert!
Enjoy a day trip (or two) to Busch Gardens. Just 45-60 minutes away.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdEnjoy a day trip (or two) to Busch Gardens. Just 45-60 minutes away.
This restored 1945 Art Deco style motion picture theatre presents first run films with a fine dining restaurant within the main auditorium.
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The Commodore Theatre
421 High StThis restored 1945 Art Deco style motion picture theatre presents first run films with a fine dining restaurant within the main auditorium.
The park is open year round and offers a 3-pier boat ramp, beach launch area, a 9-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, Friendship Garden and picnic shelters. All just 5 minutes away.
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I-Park yase-Portsmouth
Cpl J M Williams AvenueThe park is open year round and offers a 3-pier boat ramp, beach launch area, a 9-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, Friendship Garden and picnic shelters. All just 5 minutes away.
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial PlLocal Art
Official home of the Virginia Opera and located in the Ghent section of Norfolk.
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Harrison Opera House
160 W Virginia Beach BlvdOfficial home of the Virginia Opera and located in the Ghent section of Norfolk.
Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum and home of the USS Wisconsin, an Iowa-class battleship.
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Nauticus
1 Waterside DrNauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum and home of the USS Wisconsin, an Iowa-class battleship.
Norfolk Scope is a cultural, entertainment, convention and sports complex and home of the Norfolk Admirals (ECHL hockey team).
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Scope Arena
201 E Brambleton AveNorfolk Scope is a cultural, entertainment, convention and sports complex and home of the Norfolk Admirals (ECHL hockey team).
Sightseeing
Located in Olde Towne Portsmouth.
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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame (Administrative Office)
283 Constitution DrLocated in Olde Towne Portsmouth.
The VB Oceanfront is only a 30 minute drive and offers a lot to see and do! A very easy day trip!
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Virginia Beach
The VB Oceanfront is only a 30 minute drive and offers a lot to see and do! A very easy day trip!
Charles City
A quaint waterfront town just a short drive over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
This 18 mile bridge tunnel crosses the Chesapeake Bay with a restaurant and gift shop (at tunnel on the Virginia Beach side). There is a toll, so be prepared.
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-TunnelThis 18 mile bridge tunnel crosses the Chesapeake Bay with a restaurant and gift shop (at tunnel on the Virginia Beach side). There is a toll, so be prepared.
Bacon's Castle
465 Bacons Castle TrailVirginias oldest documented brick building.
This free automobile and bus ferry provides service across a navigable portion of the James River between Surry and Jamestown.
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Jamestown-Scotland Ferry
16289 Rolfe HwyThis free automobile and bus ferry provides service across a navigable portion of the James River between Surry and Jamestown.
There are many things to do when you visit OBX. The Wright Brothers Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, numerous restaurants and so much more!
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Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
5230 N Croatan HwyThere are many things to do when you visit OBX. The Wright Brothers Memorial, Jockey's Ridge, numerous restaurants and so much more!
Essentials
Food Lion
5610 Portsmouth BlvdStock up! Located within walking distance.
Kroger Marketplace
1301 Frederick BlvdYou will need your car to shop here.
Food Scene
Rick's Frozen Custard
2829 Airline BlvdYummy Treats with outdoor seating.
East Side Pizza
5624 Portsmouth BlvdExcellent restaurant serving Italian favorites and within walking distance.
Rita's Pizza
Quick and easy dinner within walking distance - or have them deliver!
Everything Else
Fit Realty
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Provides public transportation and operates the ferry between Portsmouth and Norfolk. $$
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Hampton Roads Transit
509 E 18th StProvides public transportation and operates the ferry between Portsmouth and Norfolk. $$
The airport is only 20 minutes from here!
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Norfolk International Airport
2200 Norview AveThe airport is only 20 minutes from here!
Shopping
MacArthur Center is located in Downtown Norfolk, just a short 10-15 minute drive ($$ parking). Or you could park in Portsmouth and ride the Ferry over.
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MacArthur Center
300 Monticello AveMacArthur Center is located in Downtown Norfolk, just a short 10-15 minute drive ($$ parking). Or you could park in Portsmouth and ride the Ferry over.