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Portsmouth Virginia

 

Visiting Portsmouth

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Lightship PortsmouthPortsmouth, Virginia is located on the Elizabeth River, tributary to the Chesapeake Bay.  Portsmouth has one of the oldest working harbors in the country.  You may see ships passing by the downtown seawall, including Navy ships traveling to and from the Norfolk Naval Station.

The Navy plays an important role in Portsmouth's economy.  The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is actually located in Portsmouth and is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing and modernizing ships and submarines.  The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is located downtown, on the banks of the Elizabeth River. 

 

Aircraft carrier passing Portsmouth Waterfront

  

 

Portsmouth is a great place to attend cocerts. There's a concert pavilion right on the water that hosts top national caliber acts and Willet Hall is the city's modern performace venue. If you're into movies, you should go catch a film at the Commodore Theatre, a restored Art Deco theater with a dining area in the auditorim  - check out our Portsmouth Entertainment page for details. Portsmouth also has several nice museums, including an excellent children's museum.  

You can take the Elizabeth River Ferry to from Portsmouth to Norfolk, which is right across the river.  The trip only takes about 5 minutes and it let's you off at Norfolk's waterfront, close to Nauticus, shops and restaurants.

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Featured Portsmouth Hotels

Renaissance PortsmouthRenaissance Portsmouth Hotel
This four star hotel waterfront hotel has water views from every room.  The Elizabeth River passenger ferry leaves from the adjacent North Landing dock and will take you across the river to Norfolk. See Rates

 

Comfort Inn Olde TowneComfort Inn Olde Towne
This Comfort Inn hotel is located in the historic Olde Towne section of the city. Walk to shops, museums and restaurants.  See Rates


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Arriving by Boat

Portsmouth's waterfront location makes it a great destination for cruising boaters.  Slips are available at downtown marinas that are within walking distance of restaurants, galleries, museums, and concert venues.

Ocean Marine Yacht Center.  Located downtown, right next to Ntelos Wireless Pavilion.  Slip sizes from 35 to 65 feet and linear dockage for yachts up to 400 feet.

Tidewater Yacht Marina.  Located downtown, adjacent to North Landing.  100 slips available for transients. 

 

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Portsmouth Events

  • First Events.  First Friday through Sunday of each month - Olde Towne Portsmouth businesses host special events and activities. There are concerts in the courtyard of the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center (former courthouse building, High Street), free museum admissions, the Olde Town Antiques and Flea Market (Middle Street Garage at corner of Middle & London Streets).  More Info.

  • June 7 - 8, 2013.  Portsmouth Seawall Music Festival.  Free local and regional musical entertainment.  North Landing.

  • August 24 - 25, 2013.  Seawall Art Show.  Juried art show, with art for sale by over 90 artists. 

  • October 16 - 18, 2013  Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race.  Classic schooners sail in this race from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge near Annapolis to Portsmouth, VA.  There will be a parade of sail in Baltimore on the 16th. The race starts at the Bay Bridge on the 17th. 






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