Emporia • Franklin • Portsmouth • Suffolk
Greensville • Isle of Wight • Southampton • Surry • Sussex

Emporia

Franklin

Downtown Franklin

Downtown Franklin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greensville

Portsmouth

• Bide-A-Wee Golf Course
  18-hole Curtis Strange signature championship golf course with L-93 bent greens, 419 Bermuda fairways, two practice putting greens, a chipping green, a golf range and a practice sand bunker. 1 Bide-A-Wee Lane. (757) 393-8600.
• Carrie B Harbor Tours
  Explore the world's largest natural harbor aboard a replica of a 19th-century Mississippi riverboat. Tours available May through mid-October. Light menu served on board. Departs from North Landing, Portsmouth. (757) 393-4735

• Children's Museum of Virginia

  Children's Museum of Virginia
  Dozens of hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages. Features an antique toy and train collection and a planetarium. During the school year, open Tuesday through Sunday and during the summer, Monday through Sunday. 221 High St. (757) 393-5258.
• Commodore Theatre
  A luxuriously restored 1945 Art Deco-style motion picture theater that shows first-run movies while serving light dinners. 421 High St. (757) 393-6962.
• Courthouse Galleries
  Features temporary exhibitions of national and international artists in a variety of media. During the school year, the museum is open Tuesday – Sundays. Closed Mondays except on holidays and during the summer, open Monday through Sundays 420 High St. (757) 393-8543.
• Elizabeth River Ferry
  Pedestrian ferry that crosses the Elizabeth River between Portsmouth and Norfolk. Operates seven days a week, takes bicycles and departs from High Street Landing on the hour and half-hour and from North Landing at 5 minutes after the hour and half-hour for arrival at Waterside in Norfolk. (757) 222-6100.

• Lightship Museaum

  Lightship Museum
  This restored lightship, a National Historic Landmark, was commissioned in 1915 to guide ships through treacherous waters. Hours vary. Call for details. Water and London Streets. (757) 393-8741.
• Portsmouth Community Concerts at Willet Hall
  Portsmouth's oldest presenter of concerts continues to bring to the stage of Willett Hall many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Visit or call (757) 686-5447 for more information.
• Riverview Gallery
  Featuring the work of local and national artists, this gallery offers a wide variety of handcrafted items. Open Sunday through Tuesday, 11a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, 11a.m. to 8p.m. 1 High St. (757) 397-3207.
• The Hill House
  Four-story 1825 English basement home furnished entirely with original family belongings. Open April through December. Hours: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 221 North St. (757)393-0241.
• Visual Arts Center
  TCC at Olde Towne - Gallery spaces open daily for visitors to Tidewater Community College's high-tech art school. 340 High St. (757) 822-6999. Free.
• Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
  A new 35,000 square-foot facility featuring a Game Time interactive hall with hands-on fun for the whole family. Open Monday through Sunday. Closed Mondays from Labor Day to Memorial Day. (757) 393-8031. Admission

Isle of Wight

• Visitor Center/ Hattie Drummond House
  Built for her by her brother, the Hattie Drummond House (c. 1858) was used for a millinery business shortly after the Civil War. Open Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m., Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 335 Main Street, Smithfield (757) 357-5182 or (800) 365-9339

• Historic St. Luke's Shrine

  The Old Courthouse of 1750, Town of Smithfield
  Originally modeled after the Capitol Building in Colonial Williamsburg, this restored building is owned and operated by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA). Open Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 130 Main Street, Smithfield. Free Admission
• Historic St. Luke's Shrine (c. 1632)
  The oldest existing church of English foundation in America and is this country's only surviving original brick Gothic church and also houses the nation's oldest, intact organ. Closed Mondays and the month of January. Free Admission. Located 4 miles south of Smithfield's Historic District 14477 Benns Church Blvd. (757) 357-3367
• Fort Boykin Historic Park, “The Castle” (1623)
  This fort, shaped like a seven-pointed star, was built to protect the colonists from the Indians and raiding Spaniards. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Picnickers are welcomed. Free Admission. Fort Boykin Historic Park is situated high on the bluffs of the James River about 6 miles west of Smithfield. 7410 Ft. Boykin Trail, (757) 357-5182.
• Boykin's Tavern
  Major Francis Boykin donated land and funding for the 1800 Isle of Wight Courthouse that was conveniently located right next door to his tavern. Open Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Admission. Monument Circle, Isle of Wight VA (757) 365-9771
• Isle of Wight Courthouse of 1800
  Still in use today, this site serves as a great source of genealogy as the county records were never disturbed or burned during the Civil War. Open Daily Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free Admission. Route 258 Courthouse Road. (757) 357-3191

• Isle of Wight Museum Store

  Isle of Wight Museum
  Offering history of the world famous Smithfield Ham, turn-of-the-century country, Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and more. Open Tuesdays - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free Admission. 103 Main Street, Smithfield. (757) 357-7459
• Smithfield Cultural Arts Center
  Victorian home containing exhibits of talented local and regional artists of all mediums. Closed Mondays. Free Admission. 340 Main St., Smithfield. (757) 357-7707
• Hayden's Lane
  Originally the driveway to Hayden Hall, an early girls' school, now a lovely sitting garden and walkway to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Located off Main Street.

 

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