Portsmouth (Virginia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Portsmouth (Virginia)

Portsmouth was founded in 1752 during the days of the Virginia Colony and named after Portsmouth, England. Situated on prime land where the Elizabeth River meets the James and empties into the Chesapeake Bay, its shipyard has always been of strategic importance, from its nascent beginning up through the Civil War and on to today.

Top Attractions in Portsmouth (Virginia)

Explore the best things to see and do in Portsmouth (Virginia):

• ★Children's Museum of Virginia
• ★Fresnel Lens Pavilion
• ★Hill House Museum
• ★Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
• ★Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
• ★Lightship Portsmouth
• ★Olde Towne Public House
• ★Paradise Creek Nature Park

Where to Eat in Portsmouth (Virginia)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Barons Pub

Where to Stay in Portsmouth (Virginia)

• 🏨Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center

Portsmouth (Virginia) Travel Guide Sections

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