Inspired by the everyday family cooking that we grew up with, you’ll feel right at home while savoring a great meal in our casual and relaxed dining room. Experience our one of a kind BBQ flavors, attentive service, and friendly atmosphere. Ribs, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Open seven days a week from 11 AM until …
Hampton Roads Transit operates three 150-passenger ferries on the Elizabeth River between Norfolk and Portsmouth. They travel between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and the Waterside District in downtown Norfolk. They’re fast, economical and offer a unique view of the river and the waterfront. Ferries operate every 30 minutes with 15-minute service during …
A living memorial dedicated to the locals from West Haven who served and died in service to our country during World War II. The marker is located under an oak tree in City Park.
Situated on the waterfront in the waterfront historic district of Olde Towne Portsmouth, this hotel offers stunning views from 247 inviting guest rooms and 5 lavish suites. Totaling 24,355 square feet, the event space includes a 70-seat Case Study Amphitheater and 2 large ballrooms. Overlooking the Elizabeth River, the Portsmouth Ballroom’s outdoor terrace seats up …
A full service destination management company, Portsmouth Hospitality can help plan your special event, organize tours for small and large groups, and provide support for conferences and conventions.
The DryDock Club offers quality, cost effective solutions for special occasions. Whether it’s a conference, meeting, training session, party or wedding reception our beautiful facility is the perfect location for your event. Decorated in black, purple and green with gorgeous chandeliers in every banquet room, the elegant old world style, and soothing earth tones will …
The Commodore Theater in Portsmouth, Virginia was named after Commodore James Baron and was opened in 1945 by Portsmouth native William Stanley Wilder who owned a chain of theaters in the Tidewater area. It was designed by Baltimore architect John Zink who produced a classic example of the streamline Art Deco style. Historical Significance Built …
The Portsmouth Welcome Center is the first stop when visiting Portsmouth. A full service Visitor Information Center, guests can stop in for brochures about Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and all of Coastal Virginia. Additional brochures area available from other parts of the state as well. Shop our gift shop for one of a kind Portsmouth …
Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free high speed internet, rooms with a micro fridge. Fully furnished efficiencies, Suites with full kitchen and jacuzzi. We score high on product and customer service and friendly staff. It is a small hotel with a big heart.
A modern day speakeasy, the extensive tapas menu is meant to be shared and includes meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian options. Specialty cocktails and extensive beer and whiskey selections round out a full service bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner until 10 PM with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until midnight. Indoor and …
Built in 1915 and began service as part of the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1916. In 1964, the lightship was retired to Portsmouth, VA. In 1989, the Lightship Portsmouth was designated a National Historic Landmark. The lightship now serves as a popular Portsmouth, Virginia attraction. Within the museum, the ship’s quarters are fitted out realistically …
Having begun service in 1896 as part of the Hog Island Light off the Great Machipongo Inlet on the Eastern Shore, today this first order Fresnel lens is valued between $750,000 and $1 million. It stands about 10 feet high, weighs 2,500 pounds and is among the largest and brightest of its kind, with more …
The Portsmouth Community Library was built in 1945 to serve Portsmouth’s African American citizens, who then comprised about half of the city’s population. While the city founded its library system in 1914, the Portsmouth Community Library was the first freestanding building in Portsmouth to provide library services for African Americans, using African American staff. Despite …
The Path of History is a self guided walking tour that links Fort Nelson Park at the Naval Medical Center to Gosport Park at the Naval Shipyard. Follow the path as it meanders through the Olde Towne historic neighborhood and along the Portsmouth Seawall. You’ll find interpretative signs at numerous stops along the tour. Pick …
The Park View Historic District is located in the northeastern area of the City of Portsmouth. Annexed in 1894, the Park View Historic District was Portsmouth, Virginia’s first residential suburb north of the downtown commercial area. Electric streetcars, mass-produced building materials, and building and loan associations all contributed to the availability of affordable housing within …
The Cradock neighborhood was built in 1918 and named in honor of British Rear Admiral Sir Christopher G. F. W. Cradock whose fleet was sunk by the German Navy in 1914. It was built on a 310-acre tract, formerly known as Afton Farm, three miles south of Portsmouth on Paradise Creek. It was connected to …
The 43-acre Truxtun neighborhood was built between 1918 and 1920 and named for Thomas Truxtun, an early naval hero. Its location was found suitable as it was bisected by Deep Creek Boulevard, which connected to downtown Portsmouth, and by Portsmouth Boulevard which gave direct access east to the naval shipyard. Truxtun was originally conceived as …
This art scavenger hunt for public art around Olde Towne Portsmouth provides exposure to fun and informative art installations as well as about a one mile walk to keep you healthy. There are over 20 pieces of public art located throughout the district and this hunt asks you to visit ten of them, but who …