VG MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS OF THE VIRGINIA GREEN PROGRAM g PROVIDES PRINTED MATERIAL IN BRAILLE D $ PROVIDES DESCRIPTIONS BY A TRAINED AUDIO DESCRIBER ADMISSION REQUIRED W PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE q OFFERS ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION s PROVIDES ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS b u PROVIDES A DEVICE USED FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AND BETWEEN HEARING IMPAIRED BUSES/GROUPS WELCOME c PET -FRIENDLY FACILITY I ADA -COMPLIANT Virginia War Museum newportnewshistory.org 757-247-8523 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News Exploring U.S. military history from 1775 to the present. $ b Elmwood Cemetery norfolk.gov/facilities/facility/details/47 757-441-2576 238 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk Historic cemetery offering a window into 19th-century America. Virginia Arts Festival vafest.org | 757-282-2819 440 Bank St., Norfolk Music, dance, and theater from some of today’s most influential artists. $ b Commodore Theatre commodoretheatre.com 757-393-6962 421 High St., Portsmouth A 1940s art-deco movie theater serving lunch and dinner. $ b Yard District visitnewportnews.com | 757-886-7777 Downtown, Newport News Revitalized hot spot near the James River teeming with new businesses. b c Fort Norfolk norfolkhistoricalsociety.wildapricot. org/ftnorfolk | 757-640-1720 810 Front St., Norfolk Last remaining of 19 harbor-front forts authorized in 1794. Virginia Opera vaopera.org | 757-627-9545 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk Bringing in exemplary artistic opera performances. $ Fresnel Lens Young’s Mill visitnewportnews.com | 757-886-7777 13055 Warwick Blvd., Newport News Reconstructed 1820s tide mill; 1862 Confederate campground. b Hampton Roads Naval Museum Virginia Zoo portsvacation.com/places/the-fresnel-lens | 757-393-8591 High Street Landing, Portsmouth More than 250 prisms of optical glass. b c history.navy.mil/content/history/ museums/hrnm.html | 757-322-2987 1 Waterside Dr., Suite 248, Norfolk Explore over 238 years of exciting Naval history. Free. b virginiazoo.org | 757-441-2374 3500 Granby St., Norfolk Home to more than 700 animals representing over 150 species. $ b Hill House Museum Willoughby-Baylor House NORFOLK Visit Norfolk Hermitage Museum and Gardens thehermitagemuseum.org 757-423-2052 7637 N. Shore Rd., Norfolk Historic estate featuring an art museum and waterfront gardens. $ b c chrysler.org | 757-664-6200 601 E. Freemason St., Norfolk Federal townhouse built in 1794. Local history with changing exhibitions. b thehillhousemuseum.org 757-393-0241 221 North St., Portsmouth Circa-1820 historic home. Call for hours and group tours. $ b History Alive visitnorfolk.com | 800-368-3097 232 East Main St., Norfolk The must-see city on the coast, Norfolk delivers the best dining, attractions, and entertainment with a waterfront downtown that’s not only walkable — it’s unforgettable! b POQUOSON City of Poquoson poquoson-va.gov | 757-868-5314 500 City Hall Ave., Poquoson Shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and a beautiful waterfront. histroyalive.info | 757-705-8130 206 High St., Portsmouth Portsmouth’s historical characters brought to life on a guided tour. $ Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve MacArthur Memorial macarthurmemorial.org | 757-441-2965 MacArthur Square, Norfolk Museum about the life and times of General Douglas MacArthur. b hofflercreek.org | 757-686-8684 4510 Twin Pines Rd., Portsmouth A natural getaway for hikers, kayakers, birders, and wildlife watchers. b Myers House, The THINGS TO DO THINGS TO DO Lightship Portsmouth Museum Armed Forces Memorial visitnorfolk.com/listings/armed-forces-memorial/29 | 757-664-6620 Beside Town Point Park, Norfolk Twenty cast-bronze letters written home by U.S. service members. chrysler.org | 757-333-1087 323 E. Freemason St., Norfolk The oldest Jewish home in America. b Poquoson Museum Nauticus poquosonmuseum.com | 757-868-6830 968 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson Great local history, enlightening walking trail, and magnificent garden. b c portsmouthlightship.com 757-393-8591 London Slip at London and Water streets, Portsmouth Restored 1916 lightship with artifacts, uniforms, and photographs. $ b Arthur and Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory nauticus.org | 757-664-1000 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk Nauticus explores the naval, natural, and economic power of the sea. $ b Paradise Creek Nature Park PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth Welcome Center visitportsva.com | 757-393-5111 206 High St., Portsmouth Brochures, dining suggestions, itineraries, information, and gifts. b c odu.edu/sci/research/orchid-conservatory | 757-683-5839 44th Street near Perry Library, Norfolk The conservatory houses the orchids of Norfolk physician Arthur Kaplan. Norfolk Botanical Garden paradisecreeknaturepark.com 757-399-7487 1141 Victory Blvd., Portsmouth Restored urban wetland. Trails, art, kayaking, nature center. b c Battleship Wisconsin nauticus.org/battleship-wisconsin 757-664-1000 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk Tour one of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy. $ b norfolkbotanicalgarden.org 757-441-5830 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk Set on 175 gorgeous acres, featuring 60 themed gardens, a children’s garden, and trails. $ b Path of History Walking Tour THINGS TO DO Norfolk Southern Museum Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion Chrysler Museum Glass Studio chrysler.org | 757-664-6200 745 Duke St., Norfolk Glassmaking demonstrations complement the museum’s extensive collection. b nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/ the-norfolk-southern-story/norfolk 757-823-5325 3 Commercial Pl., Norfolk Sections of a Civil War-era track, vintage hand tools, and diagrams. pavilionconcerts.com | 757-393-8181 16 Crawford Cir., Portsmouth Waterfront venue with a capacity of 6,500; hosts live entertainment. $ b visitportsva.com | 757-393-5111 From Norfolk Naval Shipyard to the Portsmouth Navy Medical Center, Portsmouth Self-guided walking tour through three centuries of history. b c Pokey Smokey II Chevra T’helim Jewish Museum & Cultural Center Norfolk State Planetarium Chrysler Museum of Art chrysler.org | 757-664-6200 1 Memorial Pl., Norfolk World-class art collection, stunning glass galleries, and interpretive programs. b userweb.jlab.org/~salgado/astropage/ index.html | 757-823-8600 700 Park Ave., Norfolk Lecture series, in-service teachers’ courses, and workshops. jewishmuseumportsmouth.org 757-391-9266 607 Effingham St., Portsmouth Established in 1917. Learn about Jewish history, faith, and culture. Tours. portsmouthparks.com/165/pokey-smokey-2 | 757-393-8481 5 Cpl. J.M. Williams Ave., Portsmouth A miniature train at City Park. Great for kids. $ Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center portsmouthartcenter.com 757-393-8543 400 High St., Portsmouth Educational art exhibits, music, lectures, classes, and performances. $ b Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church stpaulsnorfolk.org | 757-627-4353 201 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk Built in 1739, St. Paul’s Church is Norfolk’s oldest building. Children’s Museum of Virginia, The 100 Virginia .org | HAMPTON ROADS childrensmuseumvirginia.com 757-393-5258 221 High St., Portsmouth The largest children’s museum in Virginia with interactive, hands-on exhibits where families and caregivers with kids ages 1-11 are encouraged to imagine, explore, and discover together through play. $ b Portsmouth City Park/ Links at City Park portsmouthparks.com | 757-465-2937 5 Cpl. J.M. Williams Ave., Portsmouth A 93-acre waterfront park. Fishing, 9-hole golf, and playground. b c
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