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The accomplishments of Pharrell Williams reach as LOVEWORK high as “a room without a roof”: musician, producer, Smithfield entrepreneur and more. And Virginia Beach residents know that Williams treasures the city where he was born and raised, and that he supports what he values – as highlighted by the Something in the Water festival. The multiday beachfront experience welcomes internationally acclaimed recording artists, providing epic entertainment while benefiting Virginia Beach.

EMANCIPATION OAK Hampton LOVEWORK Ham it up at the LOVEwork in Smithfield, where the popular country ham has been cured, treated, smoked and processed for centuries. The Smithfield brand also produces bacon, so using two strips of the delicious pork product as inspiration for the “V” was a no-brainer for designer Meagan Pugh. Your bacon- themed photo op will certainly make you hungry, so turn your focus to the official COASTAL ham shop, informative museum and several restaurants serving local products.

VIRGINIA BUCKET LIST You won’t want to blow off the opportunity to take awhale-watching tour in Virginia Beach. These massive majestic mammals come to the Virginia shores in the months, when northern waters get too cold. Catch the acrobatic humpback whales in their natural habitat to see them blowing, breaching, rolling over, fluking and slapping the water. You might also spot bottlenose dolphins; harbor seals; harbor porpoises; fin, right and minke whales; and a variety of NOTABLE NEIGHBORHOOD seabirds and waterfowl. You can bask in Phoebus entertainment and food, but don’t pass up the historical highlights of Hampton’s early beach resort and “liberty - spot” for World War II soldiers. Tour , HIDDEN GEM INSTAGRAM WORTHY located where the first Africans arrived in 1619, The Mikelaites family Picture-worthy scenes at Lake Drummond in the Great and which sheltered freedom seekers during has welcomed guests Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge inspire your the Civil War. Visit Hampton University, an to their pastoral land soul and your camera. Here, untarnished stretches HBCU founded in 1868. See the Emancipation since 1987, when of forest habitats and marshes support a diversity Oak, where the Black community gathered in parents Joseph and of mammals, birds and butterflies. Picturesque bald 1863 to hear the first Southern reading of the Helene – “Jolene” – cypress trees rise from the water on wide rippled Emancipation Proclamation. Then pair your new- operated a nursery bases, like pleated skirts, often with knobby “knees” found knowledge with a pint from 1865 Brewing, and garden center. jutting up beside them. Their quirky appearance a new history-themed brewery. Siblings Sandy, Brian summons thoughts of enchanted forests and of and Cindy have prehistoric swamps! since converted the property to Jolene ICONIC Family Winery and ASK A LOCAL Three Virginia locations that played major roles vineyard. Choose from “I Coastal Virginia so in early American history lie within easy driving their vibrant whites, The COASTAL VIRGINIA region begins just east much because of the distance. Dubbed the Historic Triangle, Jamestown, ruby rosé or robust of Richmond, meanders along variety: ‘7 Cities’ is not just Yorktown and Williamsburg showcase the first English reds, and then choose tributaries and ends along the beautiful coast of a name! ... What I like most the Atlantic Ocean. Featuring historic icons, classic settlement, the end of the Revolutionary War and where to sip and is that each city has its own theme parks and beautiful shorelines, it’s the ideal the founding of a new nation. Each destination offers savor: on The Veranda, destination for a classic family getaway, satisfying identity and vibe. Beyond dynamic learning opportunities for all ages. Chat with in The Pines beside history buffs, thrill seekers and beach loungers alike! that, we have the beach, historical interpreters, watch historically accurate the placid lake, in The bay, rural, city … a little bit of something for demonstrations, taste true-to-the-times food and Greenhouse or in the

ALI ZAMAN everyone!”—Jarrell Williams, Nomarama explore re-created living-history communities and comfortable tasting room.

SMITHFIELD LOVEWORK: ELLY CONDIT / JARRELL WILLIAMS HEADSHOT: NOMARAMA / EMANCIPATION OAK: BILL CRABTREE JR. CRABTREE BILL OAK: EMANCIPATION / NOMARAMA HEADSHOT: WILLIAMS JARRELL / CONDIT ELLY LOVEWORK: SMITHFIELD interactive museums.

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Sea to Stars During the Civil War, it became MANY ATTRACTIONS. known as “Freedom’s Fortress” ONE LOW PRICE. following the controversial Hampton’s 410-year legacy as Contraband Decision, prompting the city “First from the Sea, thousands of enslaved people to First to the Stars” is captured seek sanctuary within its walls. in this combination ticket that Today visitors from around the mixes history, adventure, water world come to this National recreation and fun! Explore Monument and walk in the some of Hampton’s best footsteps of these courageous attractions at one low price. individuals.

Hampton University Virginia Air & Space Museum Science Center HISTORY COMES TO LIFE. REACH FOR THE STARS. of fresh-caught seafood and Africans in America in 1619 Founded in 1868, the Hampton The visitor center for NASA delectable Southern dining. to the flourishing campus of University Museum is America’s is a Whether in Downtown, Hampton University, one of the oldest African American world-class facility featuring Phoebus, Fort Monroe, Coliseum nation’s oldest Historically Black museum. Located on the more than 100 “hands-on” Central or a hidden hot spot, Colleges. historic Hampton University exhibits that tell America’s you’ll find a dish to savor. campus that dates to the same exciting story of air and space Miss Hampton II year, the museum features exploration. See the Apollo 400 Years Forward CAST OFF FOR ADVENTURE! more than 9,000 pieces of 12 Command module, a Mars EXPLORE BLACK HERITAGE. All aboard! Take a harbor cruise African American, traditional meteorite and even a three- Experience the historic and enjoy a unique and exciting African, Native American, Native billion-year-old moon rock. museums, sites, and nautical experience around the Hawaiian and Asian art. monuments that illustrate harbor. See Drinks and Dining the perseverance of the water views of Fort Monroe and Fort Monroe BRING YOUR APPETITE. human spirit with The 400 Fort Wool, the world’s largest REMEMBER AND REFLECT. Ideally located on the edge Years Forward Heritage naval base, and the site of the It is the site where the first of the Chesapeake Bay and Tour, showcasing the rich Battle of the Ironclads during Africans brought to English Atlantic, it’s no surprise that Black heritage of Hampton, this popular April–October daily North America landed in 1619. Hampton is a haven for lovers from the landing of the first cruise.

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Air Power Park Hampton University Museum NEW KENT CNU's Ferguson Center 413 W. Mercury Blvd., 100 East Queen St., Hampton; New Kent Visitors & for the Arts 362 Yorktown Rd., Newport New Kent Hampton; 757-726-0650. 757-727-5308; hamptonu. Commerce Center News; 757-887-1862; endview. Outdoor air and spacecraft edu/museum. Exceptional 7324 Vineyards Pkwy., University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, org. Built in 1769, Endview 60 64 display, picnic facilities. b collection of African, African New Kent; 804-966-8787; Newport News; 757-594-8752; Plantation is now a living American, American-Indian yesnewkent.com. Located fergusoncenter.org. Offering history museum. During Charles City and Asian and Pacific islands on I-64 Exit 211 offers clean shows from classical to country the , it 60 Pine Chapel Rd., Hampton; art. b restrooms, vending machines and Broadway to pop. $b served as headquarters for 757-825-4750; hampton.gov/ and exhibits on New Kent's Confederate generals McLaws Jamestown bbgf. A 60-acre farm/park/zoo Langley Speedway local history and attractions. CNU’s Fine Arts Center and Toombs. $b with farm animals and Virginia 3165 N. Armistead Ave., Come see why New Kent is a 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport 64 Williamsburg wildlife. b Hampton; 757-865-7223; great place to visit. News; 757-594-7000; cnu.edu/ The Founders' Trail Yorktown langley-speedway.com. fac. Includes galleries, studios 13560 Jefferson Ave., Newport 60 Buckroe Beach NASCAR Late Model Stock and community art spaces. News; 757-886-7777; 17 100 S. First St., Hampton; 757- Car racing and other exciting NEWPORT NEWS $bI newport-news.org. Self-guided Poquoson 850-5134; hampton.gov/parks. events. b Newport News Tourism driving tour of Newport News' Chesapeake Bay beach with 702 Town Center Dr., Newport Deer Park 17th- and 18th-century sites. playground, bandstand, beach Little England Chapel News; 757-926-1400; 11523 Jefferson Ave., Newport b Surry Newport News rentals, picnic shelters. b 4100 Kecoughtan Rd., newport-news.org. Consumer, News; 757-886-7912; Hampton; 757-660-8646. group tour and meeting newport-news.org. Azalea Harwood's Mill Park 17 Hampton Casemate Museum at Fort Virginia's only known planner services. b gardens, picnicking, hiking Oriana Rd., Newport News; 258 Smithfield 258 Monroe African-American missionary trails and “Boundless” 757-886-7912; newport-news. 664 564 Casemate 20, Bernard Rd., chapel. A National Historic Newport News Visitor Center VG playground. Ranger org. Freshwater fishing, 10 60 Hampton; 757-788-3391; Landmark. b 13560 Jefferson Ave., Newport station. b paddleboating, hiking, 32 225 fmauthority.com/visit/ News; 757-886-7777; picnicking, 5.5-mile natural- 17 Norfolk 58 casemate-museum. Features Miss Hampton II Harbor newport-news.org. Make us Downing-Gross surface mountain bike 44 Jefferson Davis' post-Civil Cruises your first stop in Newport Cultural Arts Center trail. bj Portsmouth 264 War cell, Battle of the 710 Settlers Landing Rd., News! Attraction, restaurant, 2410 Wickham Ave., Newport 190 Virginia Beach 48 Ironclads. b Hampton; 757-722-9102; event, shopping and hotel News; 757-247-8950; Historic 460 13 64 misshamptoncruises.com. information. Maps, directions, downing-gross.org. Restored Warwick Blvd. at Main St., Chesapeake The Charles H. Taylor Arts Double-decked tour boat. coupons, combination historic 1917 building with Newport News; 757-886-7777; Suffolk Center Narrated cruises of Hampton and discount tickets, community art gallery and newport-news.org. English Franklin East Coast Gateway 4205 Victoria Blvd., Hampton; Roads harbor. b souvenirs. bj meeting spaces. 276-seat village-style neighborhood, 58 168 Welcome Center at 757-727-1490; hamptonarts. theatre, named after built during WWI for shipyard 17 New Kent VG net. Hampton's 1925 Ocean Eagle - Hampton Newport News native Ella workers. b 13 Virginia Tourism Corporation Neoclassical library hosts Roads Charters 100 Miles of Lights - Fitzgerald, hosts year-round I-64 Eastbound contemporary art, sculpture, Downtown Public Pier, Newport News entertainment. $b Mile Marker 213 photography and more. b Hampton; 757-868-3474; 13560 Jefferson Ave., New Kent 23124 hamptonroadscharter.com. A Newport News; 757-886-7777; 804-966-7450 Fort Monroe Visitor & 65-foot vessel offering daily 100milesoflights.com. Regional Education Center Chesapeake Bay fishing, tackle light shows, holiday exhibits, 30 Ingalls Rd., Fort Monroe; included. b performances and shopping. CHARLES CITY Chesapeake Arboretum VG Great Bridge Lock Park Cattashowrock Town Southampton Agriculture & 757-690-8181; fortmonroe.org. $b COUNTY 624 Oak Grove Rd., 100 Locks Rd., Chesapeake; 27345 Aquia Path, Courtland; Forestry Museum Orients visitors to the largest Peninsula Pilots Includes Charles City Chesapeake; 757-819-7510. 757-382-6411. Watch locks 757-562-7760; 26315 Heritage Ln., Courtland; moat encircled stone fort and War Memorial Stadium, Battle of Dam No. 1 Edgewood Plantation Come explore free nature in action on historic location cheroenhaka-nottoway.org. 757-653-9554; National Monument; galleries 1889 West Pembroke Ave., 13560 Jefferson Ave., 4800 John Tyler Memorial trails and gardens. bj along Intracoastal Waterway. Tour the 17th-century replica rootsweb.com/~vaschs. tell the stories of 1619 African Hampton; 757-245-2222; Newport News; 757-886-7912; Hwy., Charles City; 804-829- j Native American Palisade Open Wednesday, Saturday, Arrival, contraband decision. peninsulapilots.com. Coastal newport-news.org. Extensive 2962; edgewoodplantation. Chesapeake Planetarium Northwest River Park Village. Sunday, 1-5pm. 6,000 farm bj Plains League season 1862 Peninsula Campaign com. Circa 1849. The surprise 310 Shea Dr., Chesapeake; 1733 Indian Creek Rd., artifacts, gristmill, sawmill, runs June-August. b earthworks. National Register is inside. 7,000 square feet, 10 757-547-0153; cpschools.com/ Chesapeake; 757-421-7151; Downtown Franklin Visitors heritage village. $b Fort Wool of Historic Places. b fireplaces. b planetarium/public-programs. cityofchesapeake.net/nwrp. Center & Museum Hampton Roads Harbor, Sandy Bottom Nature Park Free public programs to The perfect blend of natural 120 S. Main St., Franklin; 757- Village Fire Engine Exhibit Hampton; 757-722-9102 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton; Battle of Lee's Mill Sherwood Forest Plantation include telescope observations beauty and recreational 562-6900; downtownfranklinva. 100 South Main St., Franklin; misshamptoncruises.com. 757-825-4657; hampton.gov/ Rivers Ridge Cir., Newport 14501 John Tyler Memorial offered weekly. activities. bj org. Shop. Dine. Play. Learn. 757-562-8581; franklinva. Island fortress dating back parks. 456 acres with two News; 757-886-7777; Hwy., Charles City; 804-829- Open Monday-Friday 8:30am- com. See antique fire trucks to 1819. See and learn about lakes, biking and hiking trails, newport-news.org. First 5377; sherwoodforest.org. Home Deep Creek Lock Park 5pm. and other City of Franklin the island aboard the Miss fishing, boating, picnic areas. engagement of 1862 of 10th U.S. President John Tyler 300 Luray St., Chesapeake; FRANKLIN / memorabilia. Hampton. b Peninsula Campaign; from 1842-1862. $b 757-382-6411. Elevated SOUTHAMPTON Nottoway Indian Tribe of St. John's Church massive original Confederate walkway over marsh; boat COUNTY Virginia Community House and Grandview Nature 100 W. Queen's Way, Hampton; fortifications. b dock, playground and picnic VIRGINIA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY Interpretive Center HAMPTON State Park Dr. at Beach Rd., 757-722-2567; stjohnshampton. CHESAPEAKE shelters. j Includes Capron, Courtland 23186 Main St., Capron; 757- Includes Fort Monroe Hampton; 757-850-5134; org. Established 1610. The City Center at Oyster Point Chesapeake Convention & 876-7597; nottowayindians. Hampton Visitor Center hampton.gov/parks. 578-acre oldest, continuous English- Thimble Shoals Blvd. at Visitors Bureau VG Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Franklin Southampton org. Nottoway Indian History 120 Old Hampton Ln., preserve on Chesapeake Bay, speaking parish in the United Jefferson Ave., Newport News; 1224 Progressive Dr., 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Economic Development - From Barter...To Buffer...To Be. Hampton; 757-727-1102; home to aquatic species, States. b 757-873-2020; Chesapeake; 757-382-6411; Trail, Chesapeake; 757-382- 601 N. Mechanic St., Suite 300, visithampton.com. Full-service waterfowl. bj citycenteratoysterpoint.com. visitchesapeake.com. A great 6411; cityofchesapeake. Franklin; 757-562-1958; Rawls Museum Arts visitor center adjoining Virginia Air & Space Center Urban festival marketplace vacation is within reach. net/dsct. A nature and fsediva.com. Come Escape 22376 Linden St., Courtland; the Hampton History Hampton Carousel and Riverside 3-D IMAX with shopping, dining and Within an hour or less of the history devotee's delight. to Tradition in Franklin 757-653-0754; rawlsarts. Museum. b 602 Settlers Landing Rd., Theater VG regularly-scheduled ongoing area's beaches, theater, arts, Great outdoor recreation Southampton! bI com. Displays world-class art Hampton; 757-727-0900; vasc. 600 Settlers Landing Rd., events. b professional sporting events playground. bj exhibitions from modern to org. One of only 170 antique Hampton; 757-727-0900; vasc. and historical sites. bj Franklin/Southampton Area classical art. I Aberdeen Gardens Historic wooden merry-go-rounds in org. Hands-on air, space and Civil War Driving Tour Elizabeth River Park Chamber of Commerce Museum the U.S. $b science exhibits and flight 13560 Jefferson Ave., Newport Chesapeake Visitor Center 1400 Elizabeth River Way, 108 W. Third Ave., Franklin; 57 N. Mary Peake Blvd., simulators. $b News; 757-886-7777; 1224 Progressive Dr., Chesapeake; 757-382-6411. 757-562-4900; fsachamber. Hampton; 757-251-2283; Hampton History Museum newport-news.org. Self-guided Chesapeake; 757-382-6411; Waterfront park with boating com. A short drive away visithampton.com/attraction/ 120 Old Hampton Ln., tour of 1862 Peninsula visitchesapeake.com. Visitor access. Paved trail and ship's from the ordinary. Explore, aberdeen-gardens-historic- Hampton; 757-727-1610; Campaign battle sites and center offering maps, store. bj experience, enjoy. j museum. Museum celebrates hamptonhistorymuseum.org. attractions. b brochures, coupons and the history, heritage and future Experience more than 400 24-hour round trip toll rates available more. bj of Aberdeen Gardens. b years of Hampton history for E-ZPass customers across ten galleries. $I

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Historic North End/Huntington King-Lincoln Park Matthew Jones House Campsites Peninsula SPCA and Barnyard Heights 600 Jefferson Ave., Newport Taylor Ave. and Harrison 13564 Jefferson Ave., Newport 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Huntington Ave. at Warwick News; 757-886-7912; Rd, Military Base, News; 757-888-3333; Newport News; 757-595-1399; Blvd., Newport News; 757- newport-news.org. Nature Newport News; 757-886-7777; newport-news.org. 188 peninsulaspca.org. Visit with 886-7777; newport-news.org. programs, saltwater fishing, nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/ campsites in wooded setting. chickens, rabbits, goats and National Historic Register interpretive center, picnicking, jon.htm. Architectural house Utility hookups, camp store, enjoy a walk-in aviary. $b district, with homes built in playground. Special museum dating from 1720s. In- playgrounds. $bj early 1900s. b events. bj house history collections. b Riverview Farm Park Newport News Park 105 City Farm Rd., Newport Huntington Park Lee Hall Depot Newport News Golf Club Discovery Center News; 757-886-7883; 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport Elmhurst St. and Warwick at Deer Run 13560 Jefferson Ave., newport-news.org. Walking News; 757-886-7912; Blvd., Newport News; 901 Clubhouse Way, Newport Newport News; 757-886-7916; trails, “Fantasy Farm” newport-news.org. 757-525-7372; leehalldepot. News; 757-886-7925; newport-news.org. Nature and playground and Fido Field dog beach, boat ramp, “Fort Fun” org. A historic railway depot, nngolfclub.com. 36-hole, Civil War exhibits. Interactive park. bj playground, tennis, picnicking. built about 1881, under 4-star Golf Digest-rated displays. Wildlife rehabilitation bj restoration. b facility 20 minutes from center. b U.S. Army Transportation Williamsburg. PGA pros, Museum Huntington Park Rose Garden clubhouse, restaurant, driving The Newsome House Museum 300 Washington Blvd., Fort 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport 163 Yorktown Rd., Newport range, pro shop. A country & Cultural Center Eustis Army Base, Fort Eustis; News; 757-886-7777; News; 757-888-3371; leehall. club experience without the 2803 Oak Ave., Newport News; 757-878-1115; newport-news.org. Virginia's org. Lee Hall, circa 1859, expense. $b 757-247-2360; newsomehouse. transportation.army.mil/ only “American Rose City served as headquarters org. J. Thomas Newsome museum. Full-size and model Garden.” Hundreds of for Confederate generals Newport News Park (1869-1942) was a lawyer, vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, roses. b Magruder and Johnston during 13560 Jefferson Ave., Newport businessman and journalist. rail and experimental the 1862 Peninsula Campaign. News; 757-886-7912; Today, his Victorian-style home equipment. b James A. Fields House It affords visitors a glimpse of newport-news.org. 7,711-acre is devoted to the expression of 617 27th St., Newport News; Antebellum wealth. $b park, nine times larger than African-American culture and VG 757-813-6014; NYC's Central Park! Canoeing, historical themes. b 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., jamesafieldshouse.blogspot. The Mariners' Museum paddleboats, fishing, hiking, Newport News; 757-595-1900; com. Restored home of and Park VG biking, camping, geocaching, Peninsula Community Theatre thevlm.org. Virginia's animal African-American community 100 Museum Dr., Newport archery, disc golf, picnicking, 10251 Warwick Blvd., Newport attraction and Dinosaur leader. Highlights local black News; 757-596-2222; playgrounds. Arboretum, News; 757-595-5728; pctlive. Destination. Tour our indoor history. $b marinersmuseum.org. Come Japanese tea house. bj org. Plays, musicals and and outdoor animal exhibits, see America's National children's shows staged in visit the universe in our Maritime Museum! $bI restored movie theater. $b planetarium, plus explore the Dinosaur Discovery Trail. $bIQ

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Armed Forces Memorial Virginia War Museum NORFOLK Beside Town Point Park, Norfolk; 757-664-6620; 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News; 757-247-8523; VisitNorfolk VG visitnorfolk.com/listings/armed-forces- warmuseum.org. Established in 1923, the Virginia 232 E. Main St., Norfolk; 757-664-6620; visitnorfolk. memorial/29. Twenty cast-bronze letters written War Museum explores America's military history com. Norfolk, Virginia: a walkable, waterfront city home by U.S. service members. I from 1775 to the present in its nine galleries of offering diverse attractions, historic landmarks and uniforms, artwork and weapons. $b culture. Tourist Information Center is open Monday- Arthur and Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory Friday 8:30am-5pm and 11am-2pm Saturday and Between Hampton Blvd and Elkhorn Ave. at 44th Young's Mill Sunday. bI St. near the Perry Library, Norfolk; 757-683-5839; 13055 Warwick Blvd., Newport News; odu.edu/sci/research/orchid-conservatory. The 757-886-7777;newport-news.org. Reconstructed conservatory houses the orchids of Norfolk 1820s tide mill; 1862 Confederate campground. physician Arthur Kaplan. I Original fortifications remain. b The Attucks Theatre 1010 Church St., Norfolk; 757-622-4763; cacc-inc. org. Multicultural performing arts, engaging in music, theater, comedy and film.

Battleship Wisconsin One Waterside Dr., Norfolk; 757-664-1000; REAL HISTORY nauticus.org/battleship-wisconsin. Tour one of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. noRfoLk ,ViRgInIA Navy! $bI

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio R IGHT NOW 745 Duke St., Norfolk; 757-664-6200; chrysler.org. Lively glassmaking demonstrations complement the museum's extensive glass collection. b Plan your trip today. Chrysler Museum of Art One Memorial Pl., Norfolk; 757-664-6200; chrysler.org. World-class art collection, the city stunning glass galleries and interpretive programs. bI

d'ART Center 740 Duke St., Norfolk; 757-625-4211; d-artcenter. org. Watch, create, learn, collect and enjoy work from diverse artists. Elmwood Cemetery with bite 238 East Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk; 757-441- 2576; norfolk.gov/facilities/facility/details/47. Historic cemetery that exemplifies the Victorian period's Christian view of death as temporary sleep. I

Fort Norfolk 810 Front St., Norfolk; 757-640-1720; norfolkhistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org/ ftnorfolk. Last remaining of 19 harbor front forts authorized in 1794 by President . I

Hampton Roads Naval Museum One Waterside Dr., Ste. 248, Norfolk; 757-322- 2987; hrnm.navy.mil. Explore over 238 years of exciting Naval history, for free! b

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 North Shore Rd., Norfolk; 757-423-2052; If you are what you eat, then Norfolk’s pretty darn amazing. With more independently owned thehermitagemuseum.org. Historic house and art museum on 12 acres of waterfront. restaurants per capita than almost any city in the U.S. and a walkable waterfront downtown j $b I with countless attractions, festivals, and experiences to work up an appetite, a great time is The MacArthur Memorial always on the menu. So pack your sense of discovery, and your appetite, and give Norfolk a try. MacArthur Sq., Norfolk; 757-441-2965; macarthurmemorial.org. Museum about the life and times of General Douglas FEED YOUR TASTE FOR TRAVEL AT VISITNORFOLK.COM MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN MacArthur. bI Moses Myers House 323 E Freemason St., Norfolk; 757-333-1087; chrysler.org. This home is the oldest Jewish historyisfun.org home in America. b Nauticus VG One Waterside Dr., Norfolk; 757-664-1000; nauticus.org. Nauticus explores the naval, natural and economic power of the sea through hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, 3D films and the mighty Battleship Wisconsin! $bI

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Portsmouth City Park/Links at SMITHFIELD AND ISLE Historic Downtown Smithfield Manor House & Smithfield St. Luke's Historic Church & WITH City Park OF WIGHT 319 Main St., Smithfield; Center Museum VG THE 140 City Park Ave., Portsmouth; Smithfield & Isle of Wight 757-357-5182; 220 N. Chruch St., 14477 Benn's Church Blvd., Virginia Beach 757-465-2937; portsmouthparks. Convention and Visitors Bureau VG genuinesmithfieldva.com. Smithfield; 757-356-9939; Smithfield; 757-357-3367; com. A 93-acre waterfront park. 319 Main St., Smithfield; 757- Visit genuine Smithfield, smithfieldcenter.com. historicstlukes.org. Tour, Fishing, golf, tennis, playground, 357-5182; genuinesmithfieldva. Virginia and savor our small- Waterfront venues for wdding, shop and experience North picnic. bj com. Combined visitor center town southern charm!bj conferences, events. America's oldest Anglican & arts center. Open daily. Gift church. $bjI Portsmouth Colored shop. bjI Historic Downtown Smithfield Old Courthouse of 1750 Community Library Museum Old Town Walking Tour 130 Main St., Smithfield; 757- Windsor Castle Park 904 Elm Ave., Portsmouth; 319 Main St., Smithfield; 356-9016; genuinesmithfieldva. 301 Jericho Rd., 757-393-8983; Arts Center @ 319 757-357-5182; com. One of four arcaded Smithfield; 757-356-9939; portsvaafricanamericanheritage. 319 Main St., Smithfield; 757-357- genuinesmithfieldva.com. Colonial courthouses with semi- genuinesmithfieldva.com. com. Celebrates Portsmouth's 7707; smithfieldarts.org. Located Over 50 historic buildings, circular apse. 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Chruch St., Unique 32-acre cemetery is VG Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises POQUOSON Chevra T'helim Jewish Lightship Portsmouth Museum Railroad Museum of Virginia Fort Boykin Historic Park Randall Booth Records Room Smithfield; 877-703-7701; a Virginia Civil War Trail site. 9079 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk; One Waterside Dr., City of Poquoson Museum & Cultural Center London Slip at the corner Corner of Court & Wythe Sts., 7410 Fort Boykin Trail, 17000 Josiah Parker Cir., Isle of smithfieldstation.com. Guided tours. bj 757-444-7955; cnic.navy.mil/ Norfolk; 757-627-7406; 500 City Hall Ave., Poquoson; 607 Effingham St., Portsmouth; of London and Water Sts., Portsmouth; 757-335-2284; Smithfield; 757-357-0115; Wight County; 757-357-3191; Waterfront hotel, restaurant, regions/cnrma/installations/ navalbasecruises.com. 757-868-5314; poquoson-va. 757-391-9266; Portsmouth; 757-393-8591; railroadmuseumofvirginia.com. A genuinesmithfieldva.com. Site of genuinesmithfieldva.com. 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Center WHALE WATCHING WITH THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM: JOHN CLARKE RUSS Portsmouth–Virginia’s Historic Seaport 3500 Granby St., Norfolk; bI Hill House Museum 400 High St., Portsmouth; Pagoda Garden and Teahouse 757-441-2374; virginiazoo. 221 North St., Portsmouth; 757-393-8543; Home to the Children’s Museum of Virginia 265 West Tazewell St., Norfolk; org. Home to more than 700 757-393-0241; portsmouthartcenter.com. 757-622-0506; pagodagarden. animals representing over 150 Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion thehillhousemuseum.org. Circa Offering quality educational org. Home to huge Koi pond species. $b 16 Crawford Cir., 1820 historic home. 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Decent People Taproom 5140 River Club Dr #120, Suffolk; 757-977-1211; decentpeopletaproom.com. 44 self-serve taps of craft beer, cider and wine. bI

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Great Dismal Swamp Narrated Bus Tour 524 N. Main St., Suffolk; 757-514-4130; visitsuffolkva.com. Discover the natural beauty and history of the Great Dismal Swamp. $bI

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Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk 524 North Main St., Suffolk; 757-514-4130; visitsuffolkva.com. Stroll historic downtown by lantern light with a costumed guide. $b

Nansemond Brewing Station 212 E. Washington St., Suffolk; 757-647-5316 nansemondbrewing.com. 3,000-square-foot tasting room, 10-barrel brew house. Live music and events. bjI . . . this and so much more. Phillips-Dawson House c.1881 137 Bank St., Suffolk; 757-539-2781; suffolkhistory. org. Beautiful historic home. Changing exhibit gallery, archival materials and objects. b visitSuffolkva.com Planters Peanut Center #visitsuffolkva 308 West Washington St., Suffolk; 757-539-4411; suffolkpeanuts.com. Peanuts roasted in the shell daily by a 1936 model roaster.

Riddick's Folly House Museum 510 North Main St., Suffolk; 757-934-0822; riddicksfolly.org. Tour a Greek Revival mansion (1837). Virginia Civil War Trail site. $bI

Suffolk Art Gallery 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk; 757-514-7284; visitsuffolkva.com. Contemporary art gallery and museum unites whimsy and creativity through ever-changing exhibits and programs. bI

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Suffolk Farmers Market 524 North Main St., Suffolk; 757-514-4130; visitsuffolkva.com. Outdoor farmers market offering fresh local produce and goods. bI

Suffolk Seaboard Coastal Trail King's Hwy. (Driver Village), Suffolk; 757-514-7250; suffolkva.us/266/parks-recreation. Former railroad right-of-way now 10-foot wide pedestrian and bicycle trail. bj

Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum 326 North Main St., Suffolk; 757-514-4135; suffolktrainstation.com. Restored 1885 station, HO-scale model, memorabilia, caboose and gift shop. $bI

Uncork'd 115 W. Washington St., Suffolk; 757-539-5397; facebook.com/uncorkdsuffolk. Lovely tasting room and shop. Wine, beer and desserts.

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SURRY COUNTY Surry County Historic Virginia Beach Convention & Lighthouse-Joint VG Includes Surry Courthouse Complex Visitors Bureau VG Expeditionary Base Little 4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Surry County Tourism & 28 Colonial Trail East, Surry; 2101 Parks Ave., Ste. 500, Creek-Fort Story Beach; 757-426-7128; Visitors Center 757-269-3161; surrycountyva. Virginia Beach; 757-385-4700; Enter through Gate 8 at 89th virginiastateparks.gov. $b 267 Church St., Surry; 757- gov/departments/clerk-of- visitvirginiabeach.com. St. and Atlantic Ave., Fort Story; 294-5095; surrycountytourism. circuit-court. Original county Vacation in Virginia Beach and 757-422-9421; Plantation House com. Just a short, free ferry records dating to incorporation learn how to “Live the Life." preservationvirginia.org. 4136 Cheswick Ln., Virginia ride from Williamsburg; come, in 1652, National Historic The oldest government-built Beach; 757-473-5182; visit and Savor the Secrets of Register. I lighthouse, circa 1792. $b Ferryplantationva.net. 1830 life. at your pace. Surry!I The Adventure Park at Federal farm house with Surry County Historical Society Virginia Aquarium Cross docents dressed in Civil War & Museum 801 General Booth Blvd., Joint Expeditionary Base era costumes. Bacon's Castle VG 281 Bank St., Surry; 757-294- Virginia Beach; 757-385-4947; Little Creek-Fort Story, 465 Bacon's Castle Trail, Surry; 0404; surrycountyvahistory. virginiabeachadventurepark. Virginia Beach; 757-898-2410; VG 757-357-5976; baconscastle. org. Information available on com. Head for the treetops preservationvirginia.org. 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach; org. The nation's oldest brick history, churches, cemeteries on 13 different rope courses. Memorial marking first landing 757-412-2300; home, circa 1665. $b and more. I $b site of Jamestown's colonists virginiastateparks.gov. b in 1607. b Chippokes Plantation State Surry Nuclear Information Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Park VG Center Association for Research and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel 3131 Virginia Beach Blvd., 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry; 5570 Hog Island Rd., Surry; Enlightenment 32386 Lankford Hwy., Cape Virginia Beach; 757-385-5100; 757-294-3625; 757-357-5410; dominionenergy. 215 67th St., Virginia Beach; Charles; 757-331-2960; cbbt. museumsvb.org. Plantation virginiastateparks.gov. $IG com. Explore fun hands-on 757-428-3588; edgarcayce.org. com. An engineering marvel home built in 1805. Site exhibits on energy, electricity International headquarters and east coast scenic shortcut includes gardens and a nature Jamestown-Scotland Ferry and nuclear power. I of Edgar Cayce. Groups (toll road). $bj trail. $b Rt. 31, Surry; 800-823-3779; welcome. b virginiadot.org/comtravel/ VIRGINIA BEACH Chesapeake Bay Center Hunt Club Farm ferry-jamestown. Operates 24 Includes Fort Story Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia 2388 London Bridge Rd., hours a day, 365 days a year Virginia Beach Visitor Museum/Dewitt Cottage Beach; visitvirginiabeach.com. Virginia Beach; 757-427-9520; between Surry and Jamestown. Information Center VG 1113 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Information on nature-based huntclubfarm.com. Spend time 2100 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach; 757-437-8432; awhm. tourism activities in the area. with goats, bunnies, peacocks Smith's Fort Beach; 757-385-7873; org. Oldest remaining structure and ponies. $b 217 Smith Fort Ln., Surry; 757- visitvirginiabeach.com. Visitor on oceanfront. Home to Christian Broadcasting Network 294-3872; preservationvirginia. information available daily Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage I-64 & Indian River Rd., Exit org. 1609 site of Captain John 9am-5pm, during the summer Museum. 286-B, Virginia Beach; 757- 4409 Wishart Rd., Virginia Beach; Smith's “New Fort." until 6pm. bjI 226-2745; cbn.com. View The 757-385-5100; museumsvb.org. 700 Club, take a tour at CBN. 18th-century brick house with Reservations required. b period furniture and tours by docents in period dress.

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Set sail for a voyage of discovery, seize the revolutionary spirit and walk in the AMERICA’S HISTORIC TRIANGLE steps and stories of an extraordinary time in history. Experience our nation’s JAMESTOWN WILLIAMSBURG YORKT OWN earliest adventures at five premier living-history museums and historic sites Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fun. with the America’s Historic Triangle Ticket. Get your pass to the past with tickets available at AmericasHistoricTriangle.com.

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Military Aviation Museum Thoroughgood House Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue WILLIAMSBURG Berkeley: Virginia's Most 1341 Princess Anne Rd., 1636 Parish Rd., Virginia Beach; Museum Includes Charles City, Jamestown, Historic Plantation Virginia Beach; 757-721-7767; 757-385-5100; museumsvb. 2401 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Toano Off Scenic Rt. 5, between militaryaviationmuseum.org. org. A National Historic Beach; 757-422-1587; Richmond and Williamsburg, Houses one of the largest Landmark likely constructed vbsurfrescuemuseum.org. Regional Visitor Center Charles City; 804-829-6018; collections of World War I and by Adam Thoroughgood's Explore fun history exhibits 101 Visitor Center Dr., berkeleyplantation.com. II era military aircraft. $b great-grandson. $b and a great boardwalk Williamsburg; 757-220-7645; Birthplace of Wm. H. souvenir shop! $bj colonialwilliamsburg.com/ Harrison, ninth U.S. President Motor World Family Thrill Park Union Kempsville Museum plan/visitor-center. The and Benjamin Harrison, 700 South Birdneck Rd., 5100 Cleveland St., Virginia Virginia Museum of official regional visitor center signer of the Declaration Virginia Beach; 757-422-6419; Beach; 757-648-6006; Contemporary Art VG with information on area of Independence. First vbmotorworld.com. Race cars museumsvb.org. The first 2200 Parks Ave., Virginia tourism. b Thanksgiving, “Taps” and for all ages, kiddie rides, thrill high school built for African Beach; 757-425-0000; Civil War headquarters. rides, paintball, arcade. $b Americans in Princess virginiamoca.org. Visit Williamsburg Original 1726 Georgian Anne County (now Virginia Contemporary art exhibitions, 421 N. Boundary St., mansion. Outstanding gardens Ocean Breeze Waterpark Beach). b events, classes and activities Williamsburg; 757-229-6511; overlooking the James River. 849 General Booth Blvd., for all ages. $bI visitwilliamsburg.com. Guided house tours, exhibits Virginia Beach; 757-422-4444; ViBe Creative District Free visitors guide filled and grounds tours at your oceanbreezewaterpark.com. Between 16th-22nd Sts. Zeiders American Dream Theater with information about own pace. Special events and This family-friendly destination and Pacific-Cypress Aves.; 4509 Commerce St., Virginia Williamsburg, Jamestown, activities for the entire family. offers over 30 rides and vibecreativedistrict.org. A Beach; 757-499-0317; thez. Yorktown. bj A National Historic Landmark. attractions. $b hub for artists, roasters and org. A non-profit theater Open daily year-round. restaurants, workouts and company that provides artistic The Art Museums of Colonial $bj Sandler Center for the wares, museums and more. experiences. $ Williamsburg Performing Arts VG 326 Francis St., Busch Gardens VG 201 Market St., Virginia Beach; Virginia Aquarium & Marine Williamsburg; 877-686-6121; 1 Busch Gardens Blvd., 757-385-2787; sandlercenter. Science Center VG colonialwilliamsburg.com/ Williamsburg; 757-229-4386; org. Virginia Beach's cultural 717 General Booth Blvd., art-museums. Quirky toys, buschgardens.com/va. Busch venue for top artists and area Virginia Beach; 757-385-3474; whimsical whirligigs, carousel Gardens Williamsburg has performing arts organizations. virginiaaquarium.com. Explore characters, backwoods banjos, fun for the whole family. The $b exhibits, see marine animals & British ceramics, antique best rides, entertainment and take a boat trip. $b instruments, textiles, firearms, thrilling attractions! Named clothing and more! the World's Most Beautiful Theme Park. $b

Church on the Main 4692 Sir Gilbert Loop, Williamsburg; explorejccva. com. Historical site of a brick Anglican Church built in the 1750s.

Colonial Williamsburg 101 Visitor Center Dr., Williamsburg; 800-447-8679; colonialwilliamsburg.com. Colonial Williamsburg offers an 18th-century living history experience in the restored and preserved capital of Virginia- the intellectual flash point for the founding fathers of the American Revolution. $b

Fox Wire Alpacas 8105 Richmond Rd., Toano; 757-707-5052; toanoalpacafarm.com. 200-acre farm with nearly 100 alpacas and other farm animals. $b

Historic James River Plantations Along scenic VA Rt. 5 in Charles City County, Charles City; jamesriverplantations. org. Visit Historic James River Plantations, for more information see listings under Charles City County.

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