Location: Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 95,535. It is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
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1. The Hill House
2. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
History museum displays a wide range of water craft, from pleasure to aircraft carriers, including artifacts related to the armed forces.
Reviewed By nauticalnerd12
A wonderful place to visit to see and read about the history of the US Navy Dockyard and the role it has played in the history of the US. The wonderful ferry ride from the Norfolk Waterside sets the stage perfectly for a visit to the museum. Located a short distance from the ferry, where you are close up to the present day dockyard, this is a wonderful museum to visit and enjoy and learn the rich history of this important dockyard. Staff are very helpfu too.
3. Children's Museum of Virginia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By Jeramie - Marion, United States
Children's Museum of Virginia is an excellent museum. They have lots of exhibits and they work! We have literally taken our three kids ages 5 (twins) and 11 to kids museums throughout the continental U.S. and this one rates right up there as one of the best.
4. Commodore Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By lynnc856 - Portsmouth, United States
Always amazed with the experience. Perfect blend of historical architecture & modern updates. Went this time to see Star Wars - top notch cinema & sound. Fantastic experience!! Food was good and service was acceptable.
5. Way Back Yonder Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Way Back Yonder Antiques, since 1991 has offered a fine selection of quality antiques to customers the world over. Our inventory is collected from the local area, we select only the best to offer our customers. We are a general line antique store with an emphasis on quality, with an inventory that includes items from antiquity to the 20th century, furniture, accessories, lighting, glassware, pottery, porcelains, ceramics, metal and wooden wares, estate silver of both sterling and plate, estate and costume jewelry, coins, collectibles, and other curiosities.
6. MoMac Brewing Co
7. Bier Garden Draft List
8. The Railroad Museum of Virginia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
A 1910 4-8-0 locomotive, coal tender, mail cars, dining car & caboose make up this specially museum pertaining to steam trains & railroad history. Fun for ALL ages!
Reviewed By RobynH1291
I concur with the other reviews - worth the stop! - great curators: they're knowledgeable about the train and it's artifacts and go out of their way to take care of you on your visit. Their passion is contagious! - all of the museum is housed inside the train cars. There's old railroad memorabilia, train toys and Thomas shows for smaller kids, and a large, running HO layout. - everyone in my family, young and old, thoroughly enjoyed their time!
