BAYSIDE RETREAT GUIDEBOOK
Food and Drink
Locally owned and operated. A Hampton favorite with excellent, authentic, smoked on premises barbecue. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
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County Grill & Smokehouse
26 E Mercury BlvdLocally owned and operated. A Hampton favorite with excellent, authentic, smoked on premises barbecue. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
Water view on the Marina. Surf and Turf. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
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Surf Rider Restaurant
1 Marina RdWater view on the Marina. Surf and Turf. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
Local restaurant with unique burger, chicken and side offerings. Local and craft beer available.
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Brown Chicken Brown Cow
13 E Queens WayLocal restaurant with unique burger, chicken and side offerings. Local and craft beer available.
Excellent for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Generous portions and usually a line, but it moves quickly. Closes daily at 3 p.m.
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Tommy's Restaurant
3406 W Mercury BlvdExcellent for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Generous portions and usually a line, but it moves quickly. Closes daily at 3 p.m.
Virginia Beach - HUGE buffet with lots of seafood and non-seafood.
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Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
1956 Laskin RdVirginia Beach - HUGE buffet with lots of seafood and non-seafood.
American pub food and many different beers served in a stylish setting with wood decor inspired by the taverns of London. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
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Park Lane Tavern
4200 Kilgore AveAmerican pub food and many different beers served in a stylish setting with wood decor inspired by the taverns of London. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
They make mango preserves so there's lots of mango on the menu.
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Mango Mangeaux: A Simply Panache Bistro
33 E Mellen StThey make mango preserves so there's lots of mango on the menu.
El Diablo Loco Cantina & Tequila Bar
6 E Mellen StMexican food
The Skrimp Shack Mallory Street Hampton
73 N Mallory StShrimp, seafood and sides .
Palm Tree Caribbean Cafe
1040 Settlers Landing RdExcellent, authentic Jamaican food
Restaurant is on the water with great views of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel and the beginning of the Chesapeake Bay. Very good seafood. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
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The Deadrise
100 McNair DrRestaurant is on the water with great views of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel and the beginning of the Chesapeake Bay. Very good seafood. Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
Venture Kitchen & Bar
9 E Queens Way Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
The Point at Phoebus
30 E Mellen St Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor
On the grounds of historic Fort Monroe. Restaurant with seafood and non seafood options. Waterfront Dining, Full Service Catering, Private Beach with cabana boys serving drinks and food on the beach, Olympic-size Pool with slides, Tiki Bar, Cabanas, a Fast-Serve Food Bar, a giant stage where you will see both Local and National Entertainers perform. On the grounds of Ft. Monroe. Great for adults and kids.
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Paradise Ocean Club
490 Fenwick RdOn the grounds of historic Fort Monroe. Restaurant with seafood and non seafood options. Waterfront Dining, Full Service Catering, Private Beach with cabana boys serving drinks and food on the beach, Olympic-size Pool with slides, Tiki Bar, Cabanas, a Fast-Serve Food Bar, a giant stage where you will see both Local and National Entertainers perform. On the grounds of Ft. Monroe. Great for adults and kids.
Guy Fieri's Pizza Parlor
1976 Power Plant PkwyFood Network star Guy Fieri's new restaurant that opened June 2019.
Chick-fil-A
901 Frederick BlvdClosest Chick-fil-A. Enough said.
Hampton Seafood Market
227 W Pembroke AveFresh and cooked seafood
St. George Brewing Company has been in operation since 1998 making it one of the oldest microbreweries in the Hampton Roads area. Brews are geared toward traditional German and English style ale. Tap room with 9-12 rotating beers.
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St. George Brewing Company
204 Challenger WaySt. George Brewing Company has been in operation since 1998 making it one of the oldest microbreweries in the Hampton Roads area. Brews are geared toward traditional German and English style ale. Tap room with 9-12 rotating beers.
Fabulous Mexican food with an extensive menu and some unique, mouth-watering dishes. Very Delicious!
La Parrilla Mexican Grill
2100 Power Plant PkwyFabulous Mexican food with an extensive menu and some unique, mouth-watering dishes. Very Delicious!
The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery
504 N King StFood, beer and history
Mama Rosa's Italian Family Restaurant
617 E Mercury BlvdFamily run Italian restaurant
Guilty Pleasure Coffee Shop (Homemade)
52E Old Hampton LnNew coffee shop that opened August 2021.
Baked Bistro
22 Wine StThe Grey Goose
118 Old Hampton LnFull service Southern Style Restaurant, Bakery and Catering Company
Casual spot for American eats, seafood & a full bar with deck seating, TV sports & live music.
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21 E Queens WayCasual spot for American eats, seafood & a full bar with deck seating, TV sports & live music.
"Our menu is loaded with local seafood, comfort foods and seasonal fare. Serving up cocktails, craft beers and wine. The perfect spot to gather. Live entertainment."
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Pour Girls
17 E Queens Way"Our menu is loaded with local seafood, comfort foods and seasonal fare. Serving up cocktails, craft beers and wine. The perfect spot to gather. Live entertainment."
Bar Louie Hampton
3530 Von Schilling DrBuffalo Wild Wings
420 Monticello AveFresh caught seafood and some cooked. Captain Ron's Buckroe Bait, Tackle & Seafood. A great assortment of fish, scallops, crabs, clams, shrimp, oysters, etc. A local favorite.
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Buckroe Bait & Tackle
815 Buckroe AveFresh caught seafood and some cooked. Captain Ron's Buckroe Bait, Tackle & Seafood. A great assortment of fish, scallops, crabs, clams, shrimp, oysters, etc. A local favorite.
Crab Shack on the James
7601 River RdSeafood restaurant with beautiful water views.
Shopping, Grocery, Malls and Outlets
Target, JCPenny and many other storess. Five Guys, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Park Lane Tavern Pub and many other restaurants very close to the home.
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Peninsula Town Center
2551 McMenamin St Target, JCPenny and many other storess. Five Guys, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Park Lane Tavern Pub and many other restaurants very close to the home.
Find impressive savings at Williamsburg Premium Outlets, with over 120 stores including Adidas, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Kate Spade New York, The North Face, and Vineyard Vines and others.
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Williamsburg Premium Outlets
5715 Richmond RdFind impressive savings at Williamsburg Premium Outlets, with over 120 stores including Adidas, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Kate Spade New York, The North Face, and Vineyard Vines and others.
Walmart Supercenter
1900 Cunningham DrLocal Wal-Mart open 24/7
Town Center
222 Central Park AveNordstrom, Cheesecake Factory, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
608 E Mercury Blvd
608 East Mercury BoulevardFood Lion that opened May 2018. This is the closest grocery store to the home.
Virginia ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) Store
Store Number: 112
Mallory Street Commons
61 North Mallory Street
Hampton, VA 23663
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm / Sun 12-6 pm
(757) 727-4852
Liquor Store
61 N Mallory St
61 North Mallory StreetVirginia ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) Store
Store Number: 112
Mallory Street Commons
61 North Mallory Street
Hampton, VA 23663
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm / Sun 12-6 pm
(757) 727-4852
Liquor Store
Conveniently located on Interstate 64 at exit 282, Norfolk Premium Outlets offers an exciting selection of name brand stores where customers can enjoy savings of 25% to 65% every day. Norfolk Premium Outlets brands include A|X Armani Exchange, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, COACH, Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch, Under Armour, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, Columbia Sportswear, H&M, Levi's, Vans and more. Norfolk Premium Outlets is the newest outlet shopping destination in the Tidewater area.
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Norfolk Premium Outlets
1600 Premium Outlets BlvdConveniently located on Interstate 64 at exit 282, Norfolk Premium Outlets offers an exciting selection of name brand stores where customers can enjoy savings of 25% to 65% every day. Norfolk Premium Outlets brands include A|X Armani Exchange, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, COACH, Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch, Under Armour, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, Columbia Sportswear, H&M, Levi's, Vans and more. Norfolk Premium Outlets is the newest outlet shopping destination in the Tidewater area.
Kroger
1050 W Mercury BlvdBrand new Kroger that opened in 2020.
ALDI
1980 Saville RowGreat American and European item grocery store with good prices.
Amory Seafood Company. Now open directly to the public. Wholesale pricing - larger quantities.
L D Amory & Co
101 South King StreetAmory Seafood Company. Now open directly to the public. Wholesale pricing - larger quantities.
Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space.
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IKEA
1500 Ikea WayScandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space.
Entertainment, Activities, Theme Parks
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a 383-acre seasonal theme park located in James City County, Virginia, United States. The park was developed by Anheuser-Busch and is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment.
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布殊花園威廉斯堡
1 Busch Gardens BlvdBusch Gardens Williamsburg is a 383-acre seasonal theme park located in James City County, Virginia, United States. The park was developed by Anheuser-Busch and is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment.
Water Country USA is a water park in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It is Virginia's largest water park, and it offers live entertainment, shops and restaurants, water rides, and other family attractions, all of which have a 1950s or 1960s surf theme. It is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment.
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Water Country USA
176 Water Country PkwyWater Country USA is a water park in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It is Virginia's largest water park, and it offers live entertainment, shops and restaurants, water rides, and other family attractions, all of which have a 1950s or 1960s surf theme. It is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment.
Kings Dominion - Virginia's ultimate 400-acre destination for summertime fun! With more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the largest coaster collection on the East Coast, Planet Snoopy, our Peanut's themed children's area and WaterWorks, a 20-acre water playground which is included in your park admission. Kings Dominion is Virginia's only destination offering two parks for the price of one. We have everything you need for creating lifelong memories. Our 40th Celebration starts in 2014 and offers magnificent experiences you won't find anywhere else! While it's our birthday, this celebration is all about you! We've taken all of the thrills, chills, smiles and dazzling moments of our history and crafted them into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Don't miss it! To end the day, stay for Dominion at Dusk - a KD40 Nighttime Celebration! Start off with the vibrant lights and sounds of Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular and the stunning water and lights display of our fully refurbished International Street Fountain. The party really gets going as the Grande Bandstand and the midways of International Street come to life with our all-new block party, Ignite the Night! featuring an impressive cast singing some of your favorite hits! And the party isn't complete without a magnificent display of fireworks lighting up the nighttime skies above the park. Open daily during the summer; weekends in the spring and fall.
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國王統治
16000 Theme Park WayKings Dominion - Virginia's ultimate 400-acre destination for summertime fun! With more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the largest coaster collection on the East Coast, Planet Snoopy, our Peanut's themed children's area and WaterWorks, a 20-acre water playground which is included in your park admission. Kings Dominion is Virginia's only destination offering two parks for the price of one. We have everything you need for creating lifelong memories. Our 40th Celebration starts in 2014 and offers magnificent experiences you won't find anywhere else! While it's our birthday, this celebration is all about you! We've taken all of the thrills, chills, smiles and dazzling moments of our history and crafted them into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Don't miss it! To end the day, stay for Dominion at Dusk - a KD40 Nighttime Celebration! Start off with the vibrant lights and sounds of Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular and the stunning water and lights display of our fully refurbished International Street Fountain. The party really gets going as the Grande Bandstand and the midways of International Street come to life with our all-new block party, Ignite the Night! featuring an impressive cast singing some of your favorite hits! And the party isn't complete without a magnificent display of fireworks lighting up the nighttime skies above the park. Open daily during the summer; weekends in the spring and fall.
Great Wolf Resorts is a chain of indoor water parks. The company owns and operates its family resorts under the Great Wolf Lodge brand In addition to a water park, each resort features restaurants, arcades, spas and children's activities.
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Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg
549 E Rochambeau DrGreat Wolf Resorts is a chain of indoor water parks. The company owns and operates its family resorts under the Great Wolf Lodge brand In addition to a water park, each resort features restaurants, arcades, spas and children's activities.
Popcorn, food, drinks and the most comfortable, full reclining seats make for a memorable movie experience.
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AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24
1 Towne Centre WayPopcorn, food, drinks and the most comfortable, full reclining seats make for a memorable movie experience.
The mission of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research, and sustainable practices.
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維吉尼亞水族館和海洋科學中心
717 General Booth BlvdThe mission of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research, and sustainable practices.
Convenience Store Essentials
Dollar General
1937 E Pembroke AveVery near the home. Good for quick trips and essentials you might need.
7 Buckroe Ave
7 Buckroe AvenueThis is the closest 7-11 which is about a 4 minute drive from the home. Open 24 hours
Parks & Nature
Virginia Beach, a coastal city in southeastern Virginia, lies where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. A 3-mile boardwalk stretches along its beach-lined oceanfront. The bayside First Landing State Park marks the 1607 arrival of the Jamestown colonists from England. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center exhibits ocean life including sharks, rays and sea turtles in globally themed habitats.
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Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, a coastal city in southeastern Virginia, lies where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. A 3-mile boardwalk stretches along its beach-lined oceanfront. The bayside First Landing State Park marks the 1607 arrival of the Jamestown colonists from England. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center exhibits ocean life including sharks, rays and sea turtles in globally themed habitats.
Park Features: Bay front park with ¾ mile of clean beach. Kayaks, paddleboats and jet skis are available for rental. There are three shelters with 2 grills in each, children's playground, restroom facilities available May 15th through September 15th from 10:00AM - 6:00PM, a stage pavilion for community events and ample open space. Dogs are not allowed in the park from May 15th to September 15th. Park Rangers are on site year-round.
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巴克羅海灘(Buckroe Beach)
100 S 1st St Park Features: Bay front park with ¾ mile of clean beach. Kayaks, paddleboats and jet skis are available for rental. There are three shelters with 2 grills in each, children's playground, restroom facilities available May 15th through September 15th from 10:00AM - 6:00PM, a stage pavilion for community events and ample open space. Dogs are not allowed in the park from May 15th to September 15th. Park Rangers are on site year-round.
The Virginia Zoological Park is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1987.
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維吉尼亞動物園
3500 Granby StThe Virginia Zoological Park is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1987.
Buckroe Fishing Pier
Buckroe Fishing PierAt Buckroe Beach an excellent fishing and beautiful views of Chesapeake Bay
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BEACHES AT FORT MONROE
There are miles of pristine beaches at Fort Monroe. Surrounded by water on all sides, the Fort Monroe beaches are some of the best places in Hampton Roads to enjoy beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay. There is something for everyone at Fort Monroe. With approximately 89 species of birds, 9 species of trees and 249 species of flora, the nature lover will feel right at home.
The public beach, Outlook Beach is the perfect place for swimming, sunning and relaxing, open sunrise to sunset. Lifeguards, provided by the City of Hampton, are on duty between Memorial Day and Labor Day. They are on duty 7 days a week between the hours of 10am until 6pm.
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Outlook Beach
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BEACHES AT FORT MONROE
There are miles of pristine beaches at Fort Monroe. Surrounded by water on all sides, the Fort Monroe beaches are some of the best places in Hampton Roads to enjoy beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay. There is something for everyone at Fort Monroe. With approximately 89 species of birds, 9 species of trees and 249 species of flora, the nature lover will feel right at home.
The public beach, Outlook Beach is the perfect place for swimming, sunning and relaxing, open sunrise to sunset. Lifeguards, provided by the City of Hampton, are on duty between Memorial Day and Labor Day. They are on duty 7 days a week between the hours of 10am until 6pm.
Free, great for families, petting zoo, animals & trees, working farm, hands on, near to Convention Center & Coliseum, easy access from I-64 & I-664
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藍鳥峽谷農場
60 Pine Chapel RdFree, great for families, petting zoo, animals & trees, working farm, hands on, near to Convention Center & Coliseum, easy access from I-64 & I-664
Norfolk Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. The 175 acre garden is home to more than 60 distinctive themed gardens, including our World of Wonders, A Children's Adventure Garden - a 3-acre garden where kids explore the connections between plants, international culture and the environment – all while having fun! We also have 95 species of birds and 40 kinds of butterflies.
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdNorfolk Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. The 175 acre garden is home to more than 60 distinctive themed gardens, including our World of Wonders, A Children's Adventure Garden - a 3-acre garden where kids explore the connections between plants, international culture and the environment – all while having fun! We also have 95 species of birds and 40 kinds of butterflies.
Sightseeing and History
Historic Jamestown is the cultural heritage site that was the location of the 1607 James Fort and the later 17th-century city of Jamestown. It is located on Jamestown Island, on the James River at Jamestown, Virginia and operated as a partnership between Preservation Virginia and the U.S. National Park Service
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Jamestown
Historic Jamestown is the cultural heritage site that was the location of the 1607 James Fort and the later 17th-century city of Jamestown. It is located on Jamestown Island, on the James River at Jamestown, Virginia and operated as a partnership between Preservation Virginia and the U.S. National Park Service
Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown RdHistorical and educational for all ages.
A living-history museum and private foundation presenting part of an historic district in the city of Williamsburg, Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg's 301-acre historic area includes buildings from the 18th century (during part of which the city was the capital of Colonial Virginia), as well as 17th-century, 19th-century, and Colonial Revival structures, as well as more recent reconstructions. The historic area is an interpretation of a colonial American city, with exhibits of dozens of restored or re-created buildings related to its colonial and American Revolutionary War history.
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Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
134 N Henry StA living-history museum and private foundation presenting part of an historic district in the city of Williamsburg, Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg's 301-acre historic area includes buildings from the 18th century (during part of which the city was the capital of Colonial Virginia), as well as 17th-century, 19th-century, and Colonial Revival structures, as well as more recent reconstructions. The historic area is an interpretation of a colonial American city, with exhibits of dozens of restored or re-created buildings related to its colonial and American Revolutionary War history.
Fort Monroe is a wonderful place to visit. If you are a history buff, nature lover or simply looking for a good meal, a day at Fort Monroe is unlike any other. At the Casemate Museum you can explore the history of the Fort, dating back to Captain Christopher Newport’s exploration of the Chesapeake Bay in 1607. If you want to be outdoors, you can enjoy a stroll along the beautiful nature trails or the beaches along the Bay. Fort Monroe is also home to a full-service marina and year-round fishing. Grab a bite to eat at one of the Historic Chamberlin’s waterfront dining options. Round out your day by catching one of the wonderful events at Fort Monroe, such as the summer concert series.
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Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe is a wonderful place to visit. If you are a history buff, nature lover or simply looking for a good meal, a day at Fort Monroe is unlike any other. At the Casemate Museum you can explore the history of the Fort, dating back to Captain Christopher Newport’s exploration of the Chesapeake Bay in 1607. If you want to be outdoors, you can enjoy a stroll along the beautiful nature trails or the beaches along the Bay. Fort Monroe is also home to a full-service marina and year-round fishing. Grab a bite to eat at one of the Historic Chamberlin’s waterfront dining options. Round out your day by catching one of the wonderful events at Fort Monroe, such as the summer concert series.
A small museum that details the history of the fort from its early beginnings, through the civil war, its use as Jefferson Davis's prison for a couple of years, through its use up to and through World War I and II until it was decommissioned in 2011 and turned over to the park service.
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Fort Monroe的Casemate博物館
30 Bernard RdA small museum that details the history of the fort from its early beginnings, through the civil war, its use as Jefferson Davis's prison for a couple of years, through its use up to and through World War I and II until it was decommissioned in 2011 and turned over to the park service.
Join aboard the Miss Hampton II for a very unique and exciting nautical experience as theyshow you the sights and sounds of the Hampton Roads harbor aboard one of the popular daily Harbor Tours or evening Charter Cruises.
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Miss Hampton II Cruises
710 Settlers Landing RdJoin aboard the Miss Hampton II for a very unique and exciting nautical experience as theyshow you the sights and sounds of the Hampton Roads harbor aboard one of the popular daily Harbor Tours or evening Charter Cruises.
More Sightseeing and Education
Imaginations will soar at this hands-on, minds-on science center. Explore 100 years of flight with more than 30 aircraft, take the yoke at a number of flight simulators, and see awe-inspiring space-flight artifacts.
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維吉尼亞航空航天中心
600 Settlers Landing RdImaginations will soar at this hands-on, minds-on science center. Explore 100 years of flight with more than 30 aircraft, take the yoke at a number of flight simulators, and see awe-inspiring space-flight artifacts.
Nauticus inspires and educates with engaging & interactive experiences that celebrate our connections with today's maritime world. A contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy. Touch a shark, learn about marine life, explore naval history, catch a 3D educational movie, and climb aboard a battleship
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Nauticus
1 Waterside DrNauticus inspires and educates with engaging & interactive experiences that celebrate our connections with today's maritime world. A contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy. Touch a shark, learn about marine life, explore naval history, catch a 3D educational movie, and climb aboard a battleship
Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided tour or, with an additional charge, one of our guided tours that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during WW II.
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USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside DrBerthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided tour or, with an additional charge, one of our guided tours that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during WW II.