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The Children's Museum
of Virginia is located in Olde Towne Portsmouth, one of the
East Coast's most charming and historic neighborhoods. In
addition to the great architecture and beautiful harbor
views, there are a whole lot of other things to see and do,
all within a seven-block area. Here are just a few of your
many choices as you make a day of it in Olde Towne
Portsmouth.
Best Times to Visit.
We are a popular attraction and there
are some times when we are very busy. If you would like to
plan your visit to avoid those times here are some
guidelines you might want to consider. Please remember it is
difficult for us to predict our attendance accurately.
During the school year we are most busy with school groups
from 9:00 to 12:00. In the summer when it rains we are very
busy. Weekends are usually busy around holiday periods. And,
we are busy during school holiday breaks.
The Elizabeth River Ferry. Paddlewheel
across the harbor between downtown Norfolk and Portsmouth on
this ferry that's as fun as it is practical. It only costs
$1.00 each way.
Picnic Area. Gazebos
on Middle Street Mall outside the Children's Museum provide
a perfect place to sit. Benches are also available at High Street
Landing for a scenic lunch spot.
Other nearby attractions. Even
after you've visited the Children's Museum, the fun's just
begun. Keep it going by checking out some of these great attractions:
Places to Eat. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a gourmet meal, seafood or oriental, what you're looking for is right around the corner. Here are just a few of your choices:
Places to shop. Olde
Towne's High Street Corridor is a unique shopping district with
small-town charm, featuring a concentration of antique stores,
book stores, specialty shops and art galleries.
Places to stay. These
accommodations make staying in Olde Towne Portsmouth both comfortable
and affordable:
Please visit Portsmouth's Web site,
www.portsmouthva.gov,
for more information on these and many other great reasons to
visit Olde Towne Portsmouth.
Also check out other Area Information at www.hamptonroads.com
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