7 Places for Sunday Brunch in Portsmouth Indulge in a delightful Sunday brunch experience at some of the finest establishments in town. From the tantalizing flavors of Twisted Pig Ale and Smokehouse to the serene ambiance of Foggy Point Bar & Grill, there is no shortage of options to satisfy your cravings. You can find …
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7 Brunch Ideas in Portsmouth, VA
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10 Things to Do New Year’s Eve in Portsmouth
New Year’s Happenings Looking to discover fun this New Year’s Eve? Then, Go Different and plan New Year’s Eve fun in Portsmouth, Virginia. This year, there’s plenty to do for yourself or the whole family! Activities for kids start in the morning and for adults, the fun continues until the wee hours. Join us for …
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Stroll the Portsmouth Seawall
Portsmouth Seawall Walking Tour 30 minutes Welcome to Portsmouth, Virginia’s historic seaport®. We are a river town; the deep harbor between Portsmouth and Norfolk is the reason both cities were settled by British colonists soon after they arrived in the early 1600s. In fact, until the Erie Canal made New York the biggest port on …
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First Weekends with the Portsmouth Museums
The first weekends with the Portsmouth Museums is an exciting time to visit. Â Festivities kick off on the First Friday of each month (April-October) with live music, adult beverages, and a gathering of friends in the courtyard at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. Â On First Saturday mornings, the courtyard features more live music to …
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Portsmouth Paddle Battle Race 2022
The Portsmouth Paddle Battle returns to the Elizabeth River for its 2nd Annual splash on September 10, 2022. It takes place from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Â Benefitting the Friends of the Naval Shipyard Museum, the event features two racing categories: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Kayaking. Â The race begins at High Street Landing and …
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Valentine’s Day Ideas in Portsmouth
Valentine’s Weekend Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, why not make it a multi-day weekend celebration in Portsmouth, Virginia! It’s a great time to get away from home for a night or two and enjoy Virginia’s Historic Seaport®. Our local merchants have sweetened the deal with some special lodging and dining offers …
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Portsmouth’s Olde Towne Scottish Walk
Portsmouth’s Olde Towne Scottish Walk tradition is modeled after Scotland’s Hogmanay Festival. Hogmanay Festival is a Scottish tradition celebrating the New Year that dates back hundreds of years and is celebrated by millions of people all over the world. The Olde Towne Scottish Walk takes place on December 31st. It begins at the corner of …
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Winter Wonderland – The Coleman Collection of Portsmouth, VA
The Coleman Collection Beginning The Coleman’s Collection at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, now known as Winter Wonderland, is a dazzling array of lights, animated scenes, busy elves, and enchanted forests with woodland animals. It began over 50 years ago at the Coleman’s Nursery and Garden Center, as the Christmas Wonderland (later, Winter Wonderland). …
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6 Ways to Experience Olde Towne
History Tours of Olde Towne Portsmouth Looking to discover something new? Are you up for a challenge, or looking for an excuse to exercise? Did you know that Olde Towne Portsmouth not only features a rich history and variety of attractions, but you can have it your way by choosing from one of six different …
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NIGHTLIFE
Spirited Revelry for Nearly 300 Years In Portsmouth, even nightlife has a history! High Street is a central part of the Downtown Portsmouth National Historic District.  It represents the town center, commercial core of  what everyone now calls Olde Towne.  If the National Register actually recognized drinking places, then the High Street corridor, along with a …
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