A Portsmouth institution since 1987, Lobscouser specializes in burgers and seafood. Open for lunch (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and dinner (5 PM – 8:30 PM) daily, except Sunday. Indoor seating only.
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 …
Sun’s Sub and Pub Portsmouth is an Olde Towne neighborhood sandwich shop turning out steak & cheese subs, pastrami & pizza, morning to night. Beer on premise.
Fresh homemade Thai entrees, appetizers, soups, and more. Food is prepared with less oil for healthier options. Full bar. Indoor and sidewalk seating. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
A southern bistro open daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m for breakfast or lunch. Both traditional and unexpected entrees to delight the palate. Meat, seafood, and vegetarian options. Full bar includes signature bloody marys and mimosas. Open daily until 3 PM. Indoor, porch and sidewalk seating.
Comfort food, with healthy options. Traditional subs and sandwiches. Dine in or carry out. Open daily until 10 PM.
Small, locals place for fried and broiled seafood. Mostly take out, but dine in available. Beer for sale.
Specializing in pizza and Italian specialties, Paradise Pizzeria also offers sub, salads, and complete dinners including fried chicken, liver and onions, fried flounder, and much more. Paradise Pizzeria serves full American breakfast everyday from 9 AM – 2 PM. Check out the weekly specials. Open 7 days a week from 9 AM -11 PM,
Named Best Municipal Course in Virginia by Golf Digest. Bent Grass greens. Narrow and challenging fairways lined with majestic pines. Picturesque lakes and ponds. First-class clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant and facilities. This is Bide-A-Wee, dramatically reshaped into a Curtis Strange signature championship golf course. Pro shop includes most everything for your golfing needs as well …
Portsmouth Splash Park is a waterpark fun for kids of all ages, especially younger kids looking to play. There are a variety of gadgets spraying water making for a fun time with friends. Portsmouth Splash Park is a great way to cool down from the summer heat while getting fresh air away from the electronic …
A 40-acre creation – part urban renewal, part industrial art, and part environmental education center – is a public private partnership between the City of Portsmouth and the non-profit Elizabeth River Project. The park offers a variety of classes on native plants, herb gardening, and preservation of eco-systems. But mostly, it’s a place to walk …
The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge is a toll road connecting Portsmouth with Chesapeake across the southern branch of the Elizabeth River. With a dedicated bike and pedestrian lane, free of charge, the Jordan Bridge is a wonderful place to walk if you’re looking for elevation gain. Once on the Chesapeake side, the Elizabeth River Park …
The Portsmouth Seawall is a one and a half mile linear park with a wide, concrete walking path that extends from the Naval Hospital and Crawford Bay through the parking lot at Tidewater Yacht Marina, the North Landing, High Street Landing, and on to the Harbor Pavilion. It’s well lit for a nighttime stroll 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 …
This museum-on-the-tracks features a five-car train, with a 1910-era steam locomotive, two walk-through gallery mail cars, a dining car, antique Norfolk-Southern caboose, and a depot-style platform. Norfolk and Western No. 1134, also known as the Lost Engine of Roanoke, was built in 1910 and is the center piece of this museum. It was retired in …
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 …
This rare surviving example of Eastern European Jewish Orthodoxy is located at the main entrance to the City of Portsmouth. It is a place where visitors can celebrate and learn about Jewish history, faith, and culture. The Museum houses artifacts and exhibits that reflect the history of the Hampton Roads Jewish community. On display is …
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 …
Take a stroll through the the arts district and look for over 20 art installations. Check out the murals and sculptures, play a piano, take selfies with the wings, or get kissed by a toad. To make it a fun family activity, follow this blog post guide and see what you can discover!
The history of the Olde Towne Historic District is the early history of the City of Portsmouth. A ferry connection between Portsmouth and Norfolk existed as early as 1636 although the town was not platted until 1752. In that year, Colonel William Crawford gave 65 acres for the establishment of the town. The 20 blocks …
Portsmouth’s only music store. Specializes in music and vocal classes. Check out the vinyl music for sale. Stop by to jam any time. Also offer framing and art classes.