Things to do in Portsmouth
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What to do in Portsmouth
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Dive into coastal Virginia’s naval history at this expertly curated waterfront museum with ship models and artifacts from the 1700s through the 1900s.
Children's Museum of Virginia
Toddlers through tweens can imagine, explore, discover and play at this hands-on museum complete with antique train exhibit and full-dome planetarium.
Commodore Theatre
See the latest blockbuster in art deco style at this historic movie theater, complete with state-of-the-art digital projection equipment and a full dining menu.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino Portsmouth during your travels in Portsmouth? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Portsmouth City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Portsmouth City Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Tidewater Yacht Marina
Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Tidewater Yacht Marina. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum during your trip to Portsmouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Frank D Lawrence Stadium
Catch an event at Frank D Lawrence Stadium during your trip to Portsmouth. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Hill House Museum
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Hill House Museum in Portsmouth. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Areas of Portsmouth
Churchland
Churchland is well liked for its breweries and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Chesapeake Square Mall and Rivers Casino Portsmouth are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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