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  • Beyond a Holiday Gem

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  • A dinosaur exhibit at the Children's Museum of Virginia

    Dinosaurs Invade the Children’s Museum of Virginia

    Long before North America was populated by cornfields and cows, dinosaurs roamed the land. A new temporary exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth allows children and adults to explore dinosaur habitats to better understand how these mysterious animals lived.   Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice transports families back to the Cretaceous …

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  • The Development of America’s Oldest Shipyard

    The 2016 Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum Lecture Series concludes on September 8, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. with a “Tea and History” program. Join us for a cup of tea and hear award-winning historian and author John V. Quarstein speak about the history of America’s oldest shipyard, known today as Norfolk Naval Shipyard …

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  • Bier Garden signs

    Portsmouth Summer Fun

    TIDEWATER TRAVELER | By James F. Lee  | Published June 2016 On the patio of the Bier Garden in Portsmouth, I sample a German beer and a Bavarian wurst. From my vantage, I can enjoy the art deco front of the historic Commodore Theatre and the lovely crepe myrtles and pin oaks lining High Street. Portsmouth often plays …

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  • Tidewater Yacht Marina

    One of the Best Spots in the Seven Cities

    AltDaily | June 1, 2016 By Jacqui Riffe It’s a mixture of good dining, unique activities, and if you really warm up to us, a variety of upscale housing, all set on the backdrop of the Elizabeth River. Here’s a local’s guide on fun, food and where to hang your hat at the end of the day. …

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