Things to do in Portsmouth
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Popular places to visit
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Dive into coastal Virginia’s naval history at this expertly curated waterfront museum with ship models and artifacts from the 1700s through the 1900s.
Children's Museum of Virginia
Toddlers through tweens can imagine, explore, discover and play at this hands-on museum complete with antique train exhibit and full-dome planetarium.
Commodore Theatre
See the latest blockbuster in art deco style at this historic movie theater, complete with state-of-the-art digital projection equipment and a full dining menu.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Why not try your luck with a visit to Rivers Casino Portsmouth during your travels in Portsmouth? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Portsmouth City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Portsmouth City Park, a lovely green space in Portsmouth. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Tidewater Yacht Marina
Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Tidewater Yacht Marina. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum during your trip to Portsmouth. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
United States Lightship Portsmouth
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in United States Lightship Portsmouth during your trip to Portsmouth. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Emanuel AME Church
Find out about the history of Portsmouth with a stop at Emanuel AME Church. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Portsmouth
Churchland
Churchland is well liked for its breweries and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Chesapeake Square Mall and Rivers Casino Portsmouth are some interesting sights nearby to check out.