Top 10 Summer Events Portsmouth is home to centuries of history, architecture, culture, wars, and famine; but most don’t know that it’s also a hub of beautiful outdoor parks, sunsets, scenic water views, and long traditional and signature events. Below you’ll find the 10 best Free Summer Events that keep bringing folks back to this …
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10 Summer Events Not to Miss in Portsmouth, VA
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8 Ways to Kayak in Portsmouth, VA.
Fun Ways to Kayak in Portsmouth Looking to spend time Kayaking? Looking for “kayaking near me?” Well, Portsmouth is nestled on the shores of both the Elizabeth and James Rivers, close to Mile Marker Zero on the intercoastal Waterway, and a short-hop to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. There are numerous creeks with …
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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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Portsmouth’s Architecture Walk
Architecture Tour 30 minutes Welcome to Portsmouth, where you’ll find the widest variety of historic architecture in any city from Alexandria to Charleston! Unlike Norfolk, where nearly the entire historic downtown was leveled after WWII to build skyscrapers, Portsmouth’s historic district remains almost entirely intact. To keep it that way, Olde Towne was officially designated …
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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’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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Doggy Fun Day in Portsmouth
 Your dog’s favorite day- Doggy Fun Day in Portsmouth! Looking to travel and spend part of the day with your fur-baby? This “Doggy Fun Day”, discover a new side of Portsmouth, Virginia with an experience in history, nature, and the water. We’ve gathered some research from dog owners. So here’s a few good ideas to …
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The 2021 Exhibit at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Resumes Operations The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center re-opens on Saturday, August 14, 2021 after a prolonged closure due to mechanical issues inside the building. We welcome visitors to view our current exhibits featuring The Test: Tuskegee Airmen, Virginia Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition, and 2021 Outdoor Sculpture. The 42nd …
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Walk Your Art Out – Art Scavenger Hunt
Fun Things to Do: The Art Scavenger Hunt Walk Your Art Out. A scavenger hunt for public art through the Portsmouth Art and Cultural District. Looking for things to do? This art scavenger hunt for public art around Olde Towne Portsmouth provides exposure to fun and informative art installations as well as about …
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