Portsmouth Virginia Guide

Portsmouth, Virginia is a historic city on the Elizabeth River. Many of the finest attractions in the city are clustered within walking distance of one another in Olde Towne. This neighborhood features a scenic waterfront, upscale dining, a plethora of antique and boutique shops, and a large collection of historic homes.

Portsmouth VA is directly across the river from downtown Norfolk. A quick and inexpensive pedestrian ferry operates between the two cities.

Portsmouth Virginia Hotel

The Renaissance Hotel Portsmouth is a four-star full-service hotel and conference center located on the waterfront of Portsmouth, Virginia. 249 guestrooms, including a Presidential Suite. Every room has a water view. Concierge Level and Lounge with keyed elevator access. Other amenities include a living-room style club room lounge with a waterfront view and an indoor pool with a outdoor sun deck.

Portsmouth VA Attractions

Many of the finest attractions in the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, are clustered within walking distance of one another in Olde Towne. This neighborhood features a scenic waterfront, upscale dining, a plethora of antique and boutique shops, and the largest collection of historic homes between Alexandria, VA, and Charleston, SC. Pick up the Olde Towne Walking Tour Map from the Visitor Center at 6 Crawford Parkway.

The Naval Shipyard Museum presents the history of America's oldest and largest naval shipyard, which is located on the Portsmouth waterfront. Founded in 1767, it's been burned 3 times by retreating armies because of its strategic importance. Historic ships have been built here, including the first ironclad to engage in battle, the nation's first battleship, and the world's first aircraft carrier.

The Children's Museum of Virginia has over 90 hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages, including an awesome toy train collection and a planetarium. Your ticket to some truly amazing places and enlightening discoveries.

The Carrie B paddle wheel riverboat takes you on a tour of the Hampton Roads Harbor, including a ride by the Navy ships. Leaves from the dock at North Landing.

Several more Portsmouth Virginia attractions ...

Concerts Venues in Portsmouth Va

Portsmouth VA has three great venues for music and the arts. We have a complete concert-goer's guide to the NTelos Pavilion Harbor Center, a 6,500 seat amphitheatre. Under cover or under the stars on the lawn, it's a good place to hear a concert. Willett Hall is a 2,000 seat indoor facility with outstanding acoustics. The Commodore Theatre makes movie-going an event at a luxuriously restored 1945 Art Deco style motion picture theatre presenting first run films with food and drink.

Golf in Portsmouth VA

Bide-a-Wee golf course reopened in 1999 after a 15-month $8 million renovation. This fine municipal course has modest greens fees. The Portsmouth City Park offers "The Links", a 9-hole golf learning center with lighted driving range and natural putting course.

Shopping in Portsmouth

Charming Olde Towne is the place to go for a unique shopping environment. The concentration of antique shops along High Street has made it one of the Hampton Roads region's antiquing hot spots. There's also a variety of other specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants.

Portsmouth Virginia Resources

• Official Website of the city of Portsmouth.
• The Portsmouth Convention and Visitors Bureau.
• Check the Portsmouth weather forecast.
• BayDreaming.com's Portsmouth VA Guide.