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ampton Roads is a funny place. Interstate 64 East goes south — and then west. Things aren’t said the way they’re spelled: Gloucester, Norfolk, Portsmouth. A rain-snow mix is enough to throw the area into chaos. There’s a funny email that has circulated around Hampton Roads for the past few years, sort of a take on “You know you’re a redneck if ...” The joke starts, “You know you live in ‘The 757’ when ...” After publishing some of them, we heard from someone who says he originated the idea. Ben Kennedy first compiled the jokes with help from his friends on his band’s website several years ago. Shortly after that, he wrote it up with a friend for a cover piece in The VirginianPilot. Here are some of those jokes, and others suggested by area readers:
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You know you live in “The 757” when: 1. You are amazed whenever any city within 50 miles of your house is mentioned in a textbook, national news, etc. 2. You know Mount Trashmore is a real place. 3. Any eastbound trip you’ve ever made involves at least one tunnel. 4. You know every joke that University of Virginia grads tell about Virginia Tech grads. 5. You know every joke that Virginia Tech grads tell about University of Virginia grads, too. 6. You don’t stop and look skyward when military aircraft fly over. 7. You don’t slow down in the tunnels. 8. You’ve seen The Lady in White on the grounds of Fort Monroe. For real. 9. You can leave town for years and return to find the same roads still under construction.
YOU KNOW YOU LIVE IN ‘‘THE 757’’ WHEN NO. 21: Based on day of the week and time of day, you know whether you should take the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, the Monitor-Merrimac, pictured above, or the James River Bridge to get from point A to B.
was displayed. 15. You’ve seen Pat Robertson in a Farm Fresh.
26. As a kid, you knew field trips involved traveling to Jamestown, Williamsburg or the Virginia Air & Space Center.
16. Someone mentions Jon Stewart from “The Daily Show,” and you reply, “Oh, you mean that guy who used to play soccer at William and Mary?”
27. You don’t just know Interstate 64 — you also know 264, 664 and, for good measure, the Route 164 Western Freeway.
17. You know that it all started here.
28. You know which rock band refers to the Hampton Coliseum as its Mothership.
18. You know you’ll get five different directions from five different people on how to get to downtown Norfolk. 19. You mark the Bay Days Festival in Hampton on your calendar before the summer even hits. 20. You have experienced all four seasons within a 24-hour period.
29. When everyone in the South says “y’all” and you say “all y’all.” 30. You know the Power Plant is a shopping center in Hampton, not a facility for the generation of power. 31. You know all the lyrics to “Switzerland” by The Last Bison.
10. An inch of snow closes everything down. Three inches is a blizzard.
21. You know, based on day of the week and time of day, whether you need to take the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, the Monitor-Merrimac or the James River Bridge to get from here to there.
11. You know Newport News is not the name of a newspaper.
22. You know where Gen. Douglas MacArthur is buried.
33. You’re not surprised that George Washington Memorial Highway, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Route 17 are all the same road.
12. It’s not a peninsula; it’s the Peninsula — with a capital P.
23. You remember when Mercury Boulevard had service lanes that were separate from the rest of Mercury.
34. You know the difference between a drawbridge (such as the JRB) and a swing bridge (such as the Coleman).
24. You know that the Great Dismal Swamp isn’t all that dismal.
35. The Civil War and Revolutionary War both passed through your front yard or backyard.
13. You know that Pharrell’s “Happy” should be declared the official state song of Virginia. 14. You can point to the exact spot where the severed head of the pirate Blackbeard 4
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25. You can tell when a Navy ship comes home by how crowded the stores are.
32. You know your Tappahannock from your Rappahannock.
36. You can imitate all the dance moves of the singers from The Fuzz Band.
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ransportation and traffic are perennial topics in Hampton Roads, a region laced with interstates and highways and dependent on a range of water crossings, from bridge-tunnels to drawbridges to ferries. The area also has two airports, rail transport and transit systems that include buses, a light-rail in Norfolk and ferries.
Roads, bridges and tunnels The Virginia Department of Transportation maintains the region’s highways, bridges and tunnels. To monitor traffic, visit VDOT’s interactive website 511Virginia.org, call 511 or use the free VDOT 511 mobile app, available through app stores. Interstate 64 is the Peninsula’s main traffic vein, and sections clog quickly during morning and afternoon commutes and in the summer when visitors head to vacation destinations. The greatest bottlenecks occur where the interstate narrows just north of the Jefferson Avenue exit, and at the Hampton-Roads Bridge Tunnel.
FIGURING YOUR WAY AROUND ALL THESE BRIDGES, TUNNELS & BRIDGE-TUNNELS WILL BE A BREEZE
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The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, known as the HRBT, can be a quick, scenic trip from Hampton to Norfolk, but during commute hours and summer, it can be maddeningly slow. Electronic signs along I-64 alert drivers to delays and backups, suggesting alternate routes. The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, on Interstate 664, can add up to 7 miles to a drive from the Peninsula to South Hampton Roads, but it’s usually smoother than the HRBT. Electronic signs on the interstates provide updates on congestion and travel times. The James River Bridge connects the See AROUND/Page 7
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Around Continued from 6 Peninsula and Isle of Wight County. The 4.5-mile lift-span bridge gets congested when there are traffic crashes or scheduled bridge lifts. The Coleman Bridge, a toll crossing, connects York and Gloucester counties via Route 17. Northbound drivers must pay $2 to cross the bridge. The bridge has toll booths and E-Z Pass transponder lanes. Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue are the spines of Newport News, separated by train tracks. When I-64 is a mess, they provide alternate north-south routes. Route 17/J. Clyde Morris Boulevard/ George Washington Memorial Highway is the commercial and commuter link from Isle of Wight County through Newport News to York and Gloucester counties. Route 460 runs west of the James River and is a nice alternative to I-64 if you’re headed for Richmond and beyond. The Downtown and Midtown tunnels cross the Elizabeth River, connecting Norfolk and Portsmouth, and tolls are charged on both. There are no toll booths. Tolls are collected via E-Z Pass transponder or by invoices mailed to drivers. For more information, see the Elizabeth River Crossings website at driveert.com.
Airports Two airports serve the region: Newport News-Williamsburg International, just off Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, and Norfolk International, off Norview Avenue in Norfolk. The Newport News airport, with two concourses, is served by US Airways/ American Airlines and Delta airlines. Nor-
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Amtrak Amtrak has stations in Newport News, Norfolk and Williamsburg. The stations are located at 9304 Warwick Blvd. in Newport News, 468 N. Boundary St. in Williamsburg and 280 Park Ave. in Norfolk. Routes connect the Peninsula with Richmond, Washington D.C., New York City and Boston. For more information call 800-872-7245 or visit amtrak.com. Amtrak also has a free smartphone app available via app stores.
Buses, light rail, ferries Hampton Roads Transit is the regional bus service and includes paratransit service as well. The agency can be reached at 757-222-6100. Visit hrtransit.org and check out its Facebook and Twitter accounts. Peninsula fares are $1.75. The system includes MAX express buses from the Peninsula to South Hampton Roads cities, with $3.50 fares and free Wi-Fi. Three passenger ferries operate between Norfolk and Portsmouth, with $1.75 fares. The Tide light-rail system in Norfolk extends 7.4 miles from the Eastern Virginia Medical Center to Newtown Road. Visit gohrt.com/services/the-tide. The Tide’s fare is $1.75. The free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry connects James City and Surry counties. 800-823-3779. Greyhound (www.greyhound.com) has bus terminals in Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk and Williamsburg. Want to know more? Visit dailypress .com/livinghere.
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HERE’S A LOOK AT THE WAYS YOU CAN NAVIGATE HAMPTON ROADS
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Jefferson Avenue runs parallel to 5 Warwick and is lined with shops and stores of all types. That means weekends are a crowded time on Jefferson especially on the north end around the Patrick Henry Mall.
The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry connects James City and Surry counties. Even if you don’t want to use it as a commuting tool, it makes for a nice weekend ride on the water. Free. 800-823-3779.
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The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel used to be the region’s best-kept secret. The connection can add up to seven miles for drivers going from the Peninsula to South Hampton Roads, but it’s usually smoother than the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. The alternative isn’t traffic free — afternoon drivers need to watch out for the 3:30 p.m. shift change at the Newport News shipyard — but it’s usually the lesser of two evils.
The Tide is a light rail system that opened in August 2011. It extends 7.4 miles from the Eastern Virginia Medical Center east through downtown Norfolk, adjacent to I-264 to Newtown Road. http://gohrt.com/services/the-tide/.
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How fitting is the moniker Hampton Roads? Sure, that’s the official name of the water that the region is built around, but it’s also a hint about the traffic you’ll face around here. Anyone who has lived in Hampton Roads for a couple of months will have some shortcut tips for you. Local lifers can probably bend your ear for hours about when not to drive where. Here’s a basic lay of the land and some tips to save you time.
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Highway is a rambling stretch of road that is littered generously with stoplights. It’s the commercial and commuter link from Newport News to Isle of Wight County and York County to Gloucester County. It’s city driving from start to finish, so it’s always a good idea to have some side shortcuts ready. Route 460 runs through some
9 one-traffic-light towns and plays host to a lot of big rigs. But the route is a nice alternative to Interstate 64 if you’re headed for Richmond and beyond, or if you’re trying to bypass the bridge-tunnels while heading south.
Helpful information www.virginiadot.org – Virginia Department of Transportation website. www.ezpass.com – Visit this site to sign up and drive right through toll booths throughout the state. 511 – A toll-free call to this number will get you information on road conditions.
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STREET SMART Help navigating the region
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The region has several construction and repair projects underway, including efforts to fill thousands of potholes created by winter storms. During such work, work zones with unfamiliar traffic patterns pop up all over. “Be alert and eliminate all distractions,” according to police and the state transportation department. Also be aware that speeding in a work zone can net a fine of up to $500. To report a pothole or any other problem on the roadway call the VDOT Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).
Mopeds and scooters The state now requires moped and motorized scooter owners to title and register their vehicles. Drivers can use those vehicles on city and county streets as long as they travel at or under 35 mph and obey traffic laws. Mopeds are not allowed on interstates. Drivers must carry photo ID and wear a helmet with a face shield if the vehicle does not have a windshield. Passengers also must wear helmets. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1QUx2Ml.
E-Z Pass is easy An E-Z Pass transponder automatically deducts the toll from your prepaid account, so you can zip through toll gates in Virginia and 13 additional states. The Coleman Bridge (connecting York and Gloucester counties), the Chesapeake Expressway (the quick way to get to Nags Head, N.C.), the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the 10
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Summer congestion Traffic delays are common during the summer on eastbound Interstate 64 at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. If you’re heading to Virginia Beach or the Outer Banks, use the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel instead and follow to I-64. Here’s another alternative recommended by VDOT crews: If you’re traveling east on I-64, take the Mercury Boulevard Exit 263 and cross the James River Bridge. Continue on Route 17 to the I-664 interchange in Suffolk.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation offers a smartphone app with updated information about traffic on the state’s interstates and highways. The free app is available through app stores or at www.virginiadot.org/travel/511.asp#app. Hampton Roads Transit regularly posts updates on its Facebook page, including alerts about route changes and delays. Both VDOT and HRT use Twitter: HRT is at twitter.com/gohrt_com and VDOT is twitter.com/VaDOTHR. For up-to-the-minute traffic information, follow twitter.com/511hamptonroads. For additional “real-time” traffic information, visit VDOT’s www.va511.org webpage and the Daily Press traffic page, dailypress.com/news/traffic. You can reach the VDOT traffic information center by cell or landline by calling 511. VDOT posts traffic advisories on the radio at 1680 AM. For free mobile traffic alerts, text TRAFFIC to 71593. Share your traffic photos and videos with your neighbors in the region at community.dailypress.com.
NAVIGATING THE AREA ISN’T AS HARD AS IT SEEMS WITH THESE TIPS & TRICKS
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Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (M&M) From Newport News to Naval Station Norfolk via HRBT Commute time: 37 minutes Tip: Tack on an additional 12 minutes during peak travel time Fridays at 4 p.m going across the HRBT.
From York County to the shipyard in Newport News Commute time: 22 minutes Tip: Avoid I-664 near the 25th street exit in the afternoon.
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Downtown and Midtown tunnels all charge tolls. For more information or to sign up for an E-Z Pass account, go to ezpassva.com.
Times to avoid Anyone who spends any time on the Peninsula quickly grasps the reality that the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is a major traffic choke point. In fact, at 7:15 a.m. you can expect to hit average travel speeds of 17 mph heading eastbound on Interstate 64 in the vicinity of the Settlers Landing Road and Mallory Street exits in Hampton. In the afternoon, I-64 westbound grinds to a 13-mph crawl in Norfolk heading into the tunnel about 4:15 p.m. The state now has electronic signs posting delays and estimated travel times, but you will get to your destination more quickly if you use other routes, such as the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel or the James River Bridge.
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From Hampton to Colonial Williamsburg Commute time: 39 minutes Tip: During the summer time expect delays after the Jefferson Avenue exit (Exit 255) on I-64 westbound.
From James City County to Smithfield Foods via James River Bridge Commute time: 56 minutes Tip: Get off the Mercury Boulevard exit towards the James River Bridge for the quickest route on the interstate.
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Take the bus or a ferry Hampton Roads Transportation is the region’s public bus, ferry and light-rail system. Paddle-wheel ferries connect Norfolk and Portsmouth, crossing the Elizabeth River. The light rail operates in Norfolk. Buses run all over the region. For routes, fares and schedules, go to gohrt.com. VDOT’s Jamestown-Scotland Ferry, which carries passengers and vehicles, is free and runs 24 hours. It crosses the James River and connects Surry and James City counties. For information and schedules, call 1-800-VA-Ferry or visit bit.ly/1EW46jX.
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Alex Wood, right, kayaks through the water of Beaverdam Park in Gloucester in April. The gateway to Virginia’s Middle Peninsula is well known for its access to water.
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loucester, the gateway to Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, is noted for its rural lifestyle, access to water and historic Main Street with its shops and restaurants and summertime farmer’s market. The county is steeped in history. At the time of the arrival of English settlers on Virginia shores in 1607, Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas, had a stronghold on the banks of the York River in mid-Gloucester called Werowocomoco. Thomas Jefferson is believed to have written a draft of the Declaration of Independence while staying at Rosewell, the home of his friend John Page. The fate of the British forces under the leadership of Gen. Cornwallis was sealed in Gloucester when joint American and French cavalry units hemmed in the Redcoats in the Battle of the Hook, helping prompt the surrender at Yorktown in 1781 that effectively ended the Revolutionary War. Walter Reed, known as the conqueror of yellow fever, was born in Gloucester in a small, two-story home that still stands at the intersection of Belroi and Hickory Fork roads. T.C. Walker was born a slave in Gloucester but went on to become a noted educator, lawyer and businessman. The county is home to the annual Daffodil Festival that draws thousands of visitors every spring. Gloucester is also home to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science — a leader
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Gloucester Population: 37,141 (2014 U.S. Census Bureau estimate) Area: 288 square miles Founded: 1651 Median age: 42.6 (2010 census) Landmarks: Gloucester Courthouse Circle and Main Street, Rosewell ruins, Walter Reed Birthplace, VIMS Board of Supervisors chairman: Ashley Chriscoe, 804-693-0471 Website: gloucesterva.info Social media: Follow twitter.com/ DPGloucester and facebook.com/ gloucesternews to keep up to date with all things Gloucester County
in oceanographic research. The sprawling Gloucester Point campus houses a visitor center with eight aquariums featuring saltwater fish native to Virginia’s coast. A centuries-old commercial-fishing tradition lives on in the county and is highlighted every September with a two-day celebration called the Guinea Jubilee. Other notable sites include Warner Hall, the home of George Washington’s maternal grandmother, which is a bed and breakfast and private residence, and Beaverdam Park with its fishing and miles of forested trails.
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ampton is a community where the Chesapeake Bay meets more than 400 years of military, English and African history. This community intertwines entertainment, shopping, aerospace and its storied past, making it an eclectic place to live, work and play. Fort Monroe is Hampton’s stone citadel that has captured the awe and imagination of history buffs, bird-watchers and Army aficionados for years. The largest stone fort in America sits on a 560-acre spit of land jutting out into the Chesapeake Bay, also making it a draw for sightseers. Fort Monroe was named the nation’s 396th National Park Service monument by President Barack Obama in November 2011. The former Army post is also a reminder of a time in 1861 when African-American slaves made their way there and found sanctuary from the repression of their owners and from the horrors of the Civil War. Once at the fort, they were declared Confederate “contraband” and lived as free people for the first time in their lives. The decisions made at Fort Monroe helped lay the foundation of a school known now as Hampton University, located just across the Hampton River from downtown. Downtown Hampton can provide a taste of history as it hosts the Hampton History Museum and Virginia Air & Space Center, which acts as the official visitors center for NASA Langley Research Center. Hampton’s largest shopping area, Coliseum Central Business Improvement District, includes the Hampton Coliseum, Peninsula Town Center and the Power Plant development as well as numerous
Hampton Population: 136,879 Area: 55 square miles Incorporated: 1610 Median age: 36 Landmarks: St. John’s Church, Fort Monroe, Hampton University, Virginia Air and Space Center, Buckroe Beach, Peninsula Town Center, Power Plant of Hampton Roads City Hall: 22 Lincoln St. Mayor: George Wallace, 757-727-6315 Website: hampton.gov Social media: Keep up with Hampton news at facebook.com/hamptonnews and twitter.com/DPHamptonNews
restaurants and hotels. The area is easily accessible from Interstate 64. Some of Hampton’s flavor simmers along the beach at Buckroe where the city’s more eccentric residents meet and mingle along the beachfront. Outdoor murals and startup businesses have sprouted in Phoebus to greet theater-goers and tourists stopping to shop and eat. The city’s rich and storied past also shines through in the architecture of many of its neighborhoods including Pasture Point, Aberdeen and Olde Wythe. Those neighborhoods are brimming with current and retired members of the military who came to Hampton because of their careers and chose to stay. The Hampton VA Medical Center, which overlooks the waters of Hampton Roads, serves as one of the premier facilities for veterans.
Pictured above is the Hampton River in downtown Hampton. Hampton University is just across the river. The city’s downtown is also home to the Hampton History Museum.
JAMES CITY IS HOME TO PREMIUM OUTLETS, THE COUNTY’S MOST POPULAR OUTLET CENTER
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A horse grazes in a field as the sun begins to set in James City County in April.
ames City County has recently seen a significant influx of people. The population has increased by about 1,700 people between 2013 and 2014, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. On the commercial construction front, a few major projects are in progress. Chief among those is Settlers Market, the final phase of the 600-acre New Town project. The commercial part of the project is complete but the residential portion continues. Stores such as Wal-Mart’s Neighborhood Market and new restaurants have filled up the center. Also in the Monticello Avenue corridor, a retail center anchored by The Fresh Market continues to expand, with a standalone Starbucks and more retail space attracting tenants. James City is home to Premium Outlets, the county’s most popular outlet center with more than 150 stores. The struggling Williamsburg Outlet Mall, meanwhile, closed last year and has been razed for a new shopping center designed to leverage its proximity to Wanner Stadium and Thomas Nelson Community College’s Historic Triangle campus. A positive economic sign for the county
James City County Population: 72,583 Area: 142 square miles Founded: 1634 Median age: 45.5 Median household income: $76,960 Landmarks: Jamestown Island, Colonial Parkway, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg Pottery Factory, Williamsburg Winery Board of Supervisors chairman: Michael J. Hipple, 757-253-6728 Website: jamescitycountyva.gov
is that home sales are on the rise. As of March, home sales were up 42 percent. The county’s growth spurt began in 1969, when Anheuser-Busch built a brewery and eventually the Busch Gardens theme park and Kingsmill residential and golf community. Pressing concerns include diversifying the local economy, now driven largely by tourism, controlling growth and development and building more affordable housing.
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ABOUND IN MATHEWS | NEWPORT NEWS FINDS ITSELF AMID DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATIONS
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Pictured above in this file photo is a view of the New Point Lighthouse in Mathews County.
oted for its quaint historic village and its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, Mathews County is a destination for people looking for a different pace of life. The small Middle Peninsula county has drawn retirees and other transplants seeking the county’s quality of life. Fewer than 9,000 people are spread over 86 square miles bordered by the Mobjack and Chesapeake bays and the Piankatank River. The county has remained relatively undeveloped, retaining the slow-paced, friendly charm of a tight-knit country community. Just off the county’s north coast is Gwynn’s Island, which hundreds of people call home. The picturesque island is accessed by a drawbridge and consists mostly of waterfront and inland homes, a restaurant and a museum. The annual Gwynn’s Island Festival, scheduled for June 27, features food, music, crafts, a car show and heritage displays. Outdoor activities abound throughout the county and include 90 miles of Mathews Blueways Water Trails. The network
Mathews Population: 8,836 (U.S. Census Bureau 2014 estimate) Area: 86 square miles Founded: 1791 Median age: 50.1 (2010 census) Landmarks: Historic courthouse green, New Point Comfort Lighthouse, Gwynn’s Island Board of Supervisors chairman: O.J. Cole Jr., 804-725-7322 Website: www.co.mathews.va.us
of offshore kayak and canoeing routes offer day and overnight paddling excursions. The county also hosts the annual Tour De Chesapeake — a bicycling event that is a benefit for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The community also sponsors Mathews Market Days, a two-day festival scheduled for Sept. 11-12 featuring crafts, food, music and local artists.
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1619. In 1896, that community — the former seat of Warwick County — became the separate city of Newport News. Warwick County was one of the eight original shires formed in 1634 by the House of Burgesses in the British Colony of Virginia by order of King Charles I. The famous “Battle of the Ironclads” — the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia, also known as the Merrimack — took place off the shores of Newport News in 1862. Lee Hall Mansion and the Endview Plantation in north Newport News are two of the city’s numerous historic landmarks. In 1881, railroad tycoon Collis P. Huntington brought the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to Newport News and founded the city’s shipyard, which remains a major economic engine in Newport News. Newport News Shipbuilding, now a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has built aircraft carriers such as the Enterprise, Kennedy, Washington, Vinson and Roosevelt. It is the only shipyard in the country to build nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of two that builds nuclearpowered submarines. At the other end of the city, Fort Eustis, formerly Camp Eustis, was named after Brevet Brig. Gen. Abraham Eustis, a veteran of the War of 1812. 14
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Newport News Population: 182,965 Area: 69.2 square miles Incorporated: 1896 Median age: 33.5 years Mayor: McKinley L. Price, 757-926-8618 Website: www.nngov.com Social media: Keep up with all the news from Newport News at twitter.com/DPNewportNews and facebook.com/insidenewportnews
Today Newport News finds itself amid dramatic transformations. Major developments that mix housing and retail include: ■ Port Warwick Off Jefferson Avenue, Port Warwick introduced the architectural trend of New Urbanism — a new take on the old, smalltown concept of building houses within walking distance of shops and workplaces. It offers upscale eateries, trendy shops, outdoor artwork and new housing. ■ City Center Just across Jefferson from Port Warwick is City Center. With its fountain, which hosts the Peninsula’s largest fireworks display in Hollydazzle, a hotel and conference center along with restaurants, retailers and housing, City Center is a crown jewel for Newport News. The development is a mini-hub
A sea gull takes flight from the shore of Huntington Beach as the sun begins to set.
of night-life and restaurants, including The Cove Tavern and Pearl French Bistro. Paragon, a high-end movie theater with a connected bar and pizza kitchen, opened last year. ■ Tech Center A mixed-use development of retail and residential space is under construction at the
corner of Oyster Point Road and Jefferson Avenue. The Tech Center retail portion, privately funded, is set to open this summer, with the Peninsula’s first Whole Foods as its anchor. A Tech Center research park is also in the works, containing office space and residential units, in conjunction with the adjacent Jefferson Lab and Virginia Tech.
POQUOSON MEANS ’A GREAT MARSH’
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oquoson is a short hop from Hampton, Newport News and elsewhere in Hampton Roads, making it a rather secluded bedroom community. Its name comes from an AmericanIndian word meaning a great marsh. The name Poquoson was first recorded in English on a land patent issued to Capt. Christopher Calthorpe in 1631. The city, which incorporated in 1975 after breaking apart from York County to maintain control of its school system, is a wealthy enclave that has a median household income of $81,892, one of the highest on the Virginia Peninsula. Watermen have plied the waters of Chesapeake Bay from ports and landings in Poquoson for generations. While that lifestyle is dying out, the community still has close ties to the waters that surround it. Many residents work at Langley Air Force Base or other military installations, the shipyard in Newport News and NASA Langley Research Center. The city went through a rebranding in 2013 when a Poquoson native and awardwinning director filmed two commercials for the city that aired in movie theaters. The city developed its own application and launched a website, enjoyva.com, that lists
Poquoson Population: 12,048 Area: 15 square miles Incorporated: 1975 Median age: 43.5 Landmarks: Messick Point, Plum Tree Island Wildlife Refuge, Cow Island Mayor: Eugene Hunt Jr., 757-868-7628, gene.hunt@poquoson-va.gov Website: www.ci.poquoson.va.us/ Social media: Keep up with all the news coming out of Poquoson at twitter.com/DPYork_Poquoson.
restaurants, shops and things to do in town and on the water. The City Council hoped the new campaign would bring more businesses and residents to the area. So far, the Fountains of Poquoson mixed-use development has broken ground, the city’s Economic Development Authority might sell 7 acres to a commercial real estate firm for a neighborhood shopping center and a 100-acre mixed use development called “Legacy of Poquoson” has been proposed for the Big Woods. Sunday, May 24, 2015
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SMITHFIELD IS KNOWN FOR HAM | SOYBEANS ARE ONE OF THE CROPS THAT COME FROM SURRY COUNTY
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Fans wave to Bria Kelly, a former contestant on NBC’s ‘‘The Voice,’’ as she travels in a motorcade down Main Street during a homecoming ceremony in Smithfield.
short ferry ride across the James River from Jamestown can transport you to rural Surry County. When the first English settlers sailed up the James River in 1607, they landed on the south side of the river near the present town of Claremont in Surry County. They visited the Quioughcohancock Indians, allies of the Powhatan confederacy. These settlers went on to establish the first permanent English settlement in the New World on Jamestown Island across the river. By 1609, Smith’s Fort was built in Surry, on Gray’s Creek, and Hog Island contained a fort and was used to raise hogs. Surry County was formed in 1652 from a portion of James City County and was named for the English county of Surrey. For more than 350 years, the county has depended on an agricultural economy. The biggest crops are soybeans, corn, wheat and peanuts. Tourist attractions range from the 17thcentury Bacon’s Castle — the oldest documented brick house in English North America — to the late 20th-century Nuclear Information Center. The Surry Power Station, built in the early 1970s, generates
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mithfield is known for ham. Home of Smithfield Foods, which was named a Fortune 500 company again in 2014, the town’s ham history dates to the Native Americans, who have been credited with originating the salt- and hardwoodsmoked dry-cured Smithfield ham. Once a bustling seaport, the town’s historic district is made up of houses with architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as restaurants and shops. One of those historic houses belonged to Capt. Mallory Todd, who in 1779 is credited as being the first person to have shipped hams from Smithfield. The house stands on Main Street east of Church Street. Another historic home is Windsor Castle. Arthur Smith IV, who incorporated Smithfield in 1752 and made it a town, lived there on land overlooking the juncture of the Pagan River and Cypress Creek. The town’s newest
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Population: 6,790 Area: 301 square miles Founded: 1652 Median age: 42 Board of Supervisors chairwoman: Judy S. Lyttle, 757-294-5271 Website: surrycountyva.gov
enough electricity from its two reactors to power 400,000 houses. The county is also home to the Chippokes Plantation State Park, a 1,683-acre park overlooking the James River. The park includes a swimming complex, visitor’s center, picnic facilities and trails, and formal gardens around Chippokes Mansion. The Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum is designed to recreate living on a farm in rural Virginia in 1850. Hog Island Wildlife Management Area is 3,908 acres of flat land, tidal marshes and pine forests. In addition to the public attractions, 16 privately occupied structures in the county are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Smithfield Population: 8,220 (estimated) Area: 10.1 square miles Incorporated: 1752 Median age: 43.1 Median household income: $69,250 Landmarks: Old Courthouse of 1750, Isle of Wight County Museum, Smithfield Inn and Smithfield Station Mayor: T. Carter Williams, 757-365-9505 Website: smithfieldva.gov
amenity is Windsor Castle Park, a public park built around the mansion. The town in 2002 baked the world’s largest ham biscuit to commemorate its 250th anniversary, landing it a spot in the Guinness Book of Records in March 2003.
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Tourist attractions in Surry County include the 17th-century Bacon’s Castle, pictured above, which is the oldest documented brick house in English North America.
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WILLIAMSBURG’S BIGGEST ATTRACTION IS TOURISM | WINDSOR’S POPULATION HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED
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Visitors to Colonial Williamsburg walk down Duke of Gloucester street.
or the full Williamsburg experience, take a walk through time along Duke of Gloucester Street. The promenade begins in the replica 18th-century Colonial capital where historic interpreters, dressed in period garb and speaking with a slight British lilt, bring to life the events leading up to the American Revolution. Taverns, silversmiths, iron workers and tradesmen’s shops line the four blocks of DoG Street contained within Colonial Williamsburg. This section is enjoyed by everyone, not just Colonial Williamsburg ticket holders. Keep heading west and enter the hustle and bustle of the modern-day city with a selection of pubs, eateries, clothing and furniture stores. A few blocks farther is the College of William and Mary. It’s one of the oldest universities in the country, where about 8,600 young minds prepare for the future. Williamsburg’s biggest draw is tourism. With the flat revenues for the second year in a row, the city and its attractions have begun to focus on “the experience” rather than the history of the place, incorporating live street theater in the Revolutionary City, emphasizing events such as food and drink festivals and updating lodging venues such
Williamsburg Population: 15,206 Area: 9.02 square miles Founded: established as Williamsburg in 1699 Median age: 23.8 Median household income: $48,616 Landmarks: College of William and Mary, Governor’s Palace at Colonial Williamsburg, Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street Mayor: Clyde Haulman, 757-229-8898 Website: williamsburgva.gov
as the Williamsburg Lodge and Williamsburg Inn. Busch Gardens, a popular theme park, continues to attract thrill seekers with new rides and performances during its themed Halloween and Christmas seasons. Business in greater Williamsburg had its ups and downs in 2014, as it has since the Great Recession took hold in 2008. While improving, both retail and real estate remain below their 2008 peaks.
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indsor is a small town at the crossroads of U.S. routes 258 and 460 in the center of Isle of Wight County, west of the City of Suffolk. “Corrowaugh” — the first recorded name for what would later become Windsor — was established as a post office in 1852. Mail was brought by courier once a week until 1859, when Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad (now Norfolk Southern) landed the contract to deliver the mail. The railroad built a depot, calling it “Windsor Station.” By the turn of the century, residents elected to make the town official, and the General Assembly granted Windsor’s charter in 1902. The town is now growing around U.S. Route 460, an alternate route between Hampton Roads and Richmond. The town’s population has more than doubled over the past decade, to more than 2,600 residents, with more growth expected in the coming years. There have been plans to build a new U.S. 460 — just south of the existing thoroughfare — to help alleviate traffic throughout Hampton Roads, including Interstate 64 on the Peninsula. But the plan has hit some bumps in the road of late. The project was put on hold last year due to problems securing permits.
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Windsor Population: 2,626 Area: 3.8 square miles Founded: 1902 Median age: 41.8 Median household income: $41,210 Mayor: Carita J. Richardson Contact: 242-4288; twitter.com/townofwindsor Website: windsor-va.gov
That was followed by a design for a shorter route, with a bypass around the town. And though planning continues, the state recently canceled the existing construction contract for the roadway, leaving its ultimate fate in question. Just east of Windsor on U.S. 460 is the Shirley T. Holland Commerce Park, home of a million-square-foot Cost Plus World Market distribution center. In 2011, the park landed Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, which runs a roasting, grinding and packaging facility there. The town began a police department in 2001 and is also served by the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer Rescue Squad. It’s served by a seven-member Town Council, including a mayor directly elected by the people.
Pictured above is the intersection of Church and Windsor streets in Windsor.
POMOCO NISSAN WELCOMES YOU! Pomoco Nissan would like to welcome all newcomers to the area. Pomoco Nissan is a member of the Pomoco Auto group, which has been serving Hampton Roads car buyers for nearly 70 years. Pomoco Nissan is the oldest continually owned Nissan dealership between Richmond and North Carolina and based on Nissan North America sales & service data from 2014, we are the Number 1 Nissan dealership on the Peninsula for 14 years. “We realize none of that makes us perfect,” according to Henry Ayer, a Managing Partner with the Pomoco Auto group, “but it sure separates us from the competition.” We’ve seen some dealers change hands two and three times, so our continued longevity gives our customers PEACE OF MIND.
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Newcomers and “locals” can find hundreds of things to do in Hampton Roads and, sooner or later, one of those involves buying a car. Pomoco Nissan has earned a solid reputation built on a “No Gimmicks and No Games” approach to conducting business and it pays off with over 50% of its business being repeat and referral every month. The staff at Pomoco Nissan is always amazed by the number of folks that are back in the store during the week just to stop in for a cup of coffee and just to talk cars, according to Sales Manager Shannon Spangler. “We take a lot of pride in not just selling ‘this’ car, but selling you the next” says 29 year Pomoco veteran, General Sales Manager Bill Price. What brings these customers back? Pomoco Nissan’s service department writes over 2000 repair orders every month, and that number is steadily increasing, so we have had to make lots of changes in the service department according to service and parts director Kenny Lee. “We have added an additional service team, extended hours, a new car wash, a service expediter and a new quality control process to continue our goal of enhancing the customers experience while at our facility. Our service pricing is very competitive, with prices clearly posted in the write up area, and we are a full line service department with very aggressive pricing on every service you could need. From tires to our value line of brakes, wiper blades and much more, we are here to save you money”. And now we’ve revamped our benefits package to take you to the next level. It’s like no other package in the country. Our program is specifically tailored to you and your driving habits.
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Pomoco Nissan is once again offering a low price guarantee on new cars and currently has all of its vehicles, new and used, priced with “red tag” pricing. Pomoco Nissan will better Truecar, USAA or any competitive dealers pricing, and that’s GUARANTEED! (See details in our showroom.) 31 year Pomoco veteran Ayer states “We have the best selection and variety of inventory we’ve been able to offer in years.” Stop by Pomoco Nissan in Hampton and see for yourself the difference a dealer you can trust to be there for you before, during, and after the sale will make.
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YORK COUNTY IS THE EASTERN MOST CORNER OF THE HISTORIC TRIANGLE
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estled along the York River and extending west to Williamsburg’s doorstep, York County comprises the easternmost corner of the Historic Triangle, which includes Williamsburg and Jamestown. York’s major claim to fame is that it was the site of the British army’s surrender that ended the Revolutionary War. It’s hard to escape that integral link to the war fought to secure independence for the American colonies, and proud locals like it that way. The village of Yorktown sits among the Colonial National Historical Park’s battlefields, complete with cannons and earthen redoubts. The nearby Yorktown Victory Center — which is open, but undergoing construction of a new museum — is the start of the Colonial Parkway, a 23-mile ribbon of picturesque roadway that connects Yorktown to Williamsburg and Jamestown Island. The costumed Fifes and Drums of York Town perform at various events throughout the year. Group members can be seen most evenings on the march around Yorktown, honing their skills. The growing county boasts a population of more than 66,000 and, with miles of waterfront real estate and top-ranked
York County Population: 66,342 Area: 105 square miles Founded: 1634 Median age: 39.4 Median household income: $82,073 Board of Supervisors chairman: Thomas Shepperd, chairman, 757-890-3332, shepperd@yorkcounty.gov Website: yorkcounty.gov Social media: Keep up with all the news coming out of York County at twitter.com/DPYork_Poquoson.
schools, is considered one of the Peninsula area’s most desirable localities. Other than its historical sites, Yorktown’s major draw is Riverwalk Landing. The retail development boasts several restaurants, shops and a popular beach area. It’s the site of numerous warmweather festivals. And don’t forget Water Country USA — the water park in upper York never fails to be a pleaser for locals and tourists alike. A new ride, the Colossal Curl, opened last summer.
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ampton Roads is known around the world for its people — as being from here, as a come-here, or for just passing through — as well as places and things.
Members of the precision flight team, Patrouille de France, fly over the Yorktown Victory Monument. York is where the British army surrendered and ended the Revolutionary War.
MANY PEOPLE, FROM ATHLETES TO ENTERTAINERS, HAVE CALLED HAMPTON ROADS HOME
Union on its way to emancipation. Movie star Ava Gardner, left, who lived in Newport News in the 1930s, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, right, are among notable people with local ties.
It’s known for its Bacon (as in Nathaniel), its ham (as in Smithfield), its presidents (more than just George slept here), its submarines and aircraft carriers, its battlefields, its warriors, its singers and writers and sportsmen — oh, just read the list!
People Princess Pocahontas, Capt. John Smith and Chief Powhatan were all in Jamestown and environs in 1607.
William and Mary in Williamsburg before founding the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Nathaniel Bacon led a revolt against Virginia’s royal governor in 1676.
Patrick Henry, George Wythe and John Marshall all took part in political debate in Williamsburg, the colonial capital of Virginia.
The pirate Blackbeard’s head was put on a pole in Hampton after he was killed in 1718. Thomas Jefferson attended the College of 20
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George Washington’s victory at Yorktown cemented him as the man who would go on
to become our first president. William Henry Harrison and John Tyler — you know, “Tippecanoe and Tyler, too!”— became presidents. Both hailed from Charles City County. Ben Butler, the federal commander at Hampton’s Fort Monroe early in the Civil War, declared that runaway slaves could be kept as “contraband of war” (and, presumably, then be freed). His decision led the
Confederate President Jefferson Davis was jailed at Fort Monroe after the Civil War. Edgar Allan Poe served a stint as a soldier at Fort Monroe during his checkered life. Robert Cray, blues guitarist, attended Denbigh High School in Newport News while his father was stationed at Fort Eustis. James Daniel Gardner, awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War, was born in Gloucester. He was a member of Co. I, 36th Infantry Regiment, United States Colored Troops. Booker T. Washington studied and later taught at Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) before going on to lead Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University). Robert R. Moton, who followed Booker T. See FAMOUS/Page 21
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Movie star Ava Gardner lived in Newport News in the 1930s.
and starred in several productions there in the 1970s.
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Satchel Paige pitched two innings for the Peninsula Grays at War Memorial Stadium in Hampton in 1966 at the age of 59.
Jon Stewart, outgoing host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” also is a College of William and Mary alum, as is Bill Lawrence, the creator of the television comedy, “Scrubs.”
Washington as head of Tuskegee, retired to a home on the banks of the York River in Gloucester, where his wife grew up. Christopher Kyler, celebrity chef who has been on several Food Network shows including “Cutthroat Kitchen” and “Food Network Star,” was born in Hampton. Walter Reed, an Army physician from Gloucester, discovered that yellow fever was transmitted by mosquitoes. Ella Fitzgerald and Pearl Bailey, both world-renowned entertainers, were born in Newport News in 1918. Gen. Douglas MacArthur is entombed in a Norfolk memorial, and the man Marines hail as their most-decorated, Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, is buried in Middlesex. William Styron, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, grew up in Newport News and used the area for some of his books’ locales.
Irene Morgan, a Gloucester AfricanAmerican, was arrested in Saluda for refusing to move to the back of a bus for a white couple in 1944, 11years before Rosa Parks’ similar action in Montgomery, Ala. The Morgan case led to the first Supreme Court decision overturning a segregation law involving interstate transportation. Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson does his show “The 700 Club” from Virginia Beach, where he also operates Regent University. Bruce Hornsby, the Grammy award-winning musician, was born, raised and still lives in Williamsburg.
Jay Pharoah, a 2005 graduate of Indian River High School in Chesapeake, is a featured cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” Check out the sketches when he plays the character of Principal Frye — that character is based on Indian River principal Jimmy Frye. Marcel Desaulniers, co-founder of The Trellis restaurant in Williamsburg, has award-winning cookbooks that have brought his creations, such as the tempting “Death by Chocolate,” to international fame.
Wanda Sykes, the stand-up comedian and actress, was born Portsmouth and graduated from Hampton University with a degree in marketing.
Two early rock and roll stars — Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Vincent and Gary U.S. Bonds — both came from this region. So did the great R&B singer Ruth Brown, also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Glenn Close, theater and movie star, attended the College of William and Mary
Sax player Clarence Clemons, the legendary “Big Man” in Bruce Springsteen’s E-
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NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY
Huntington Ingalls also owns Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. It builds amphibious warships, destroyers and Coast Guard cutters. The Newport News shipyard’s long history is highlighted prominently in front of executive offices on Washington Avenue, where a restored version of the tugboat Dorothy, built in 1890, stands. It is the country’s sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, which are based at Naval Station Norfolk, at West Coast bases and in Japan. It is one of two manufacturers of nuclear-powered submarines.
An aerial view of the Newport News shipyard, which is the nation’s largest shipyard, Virginia’s biggest industrial employer and a core component of the local economy.
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HAMPTON ROADS IS ALSO KNOWN FOR ITS PLACES & THINGS
Famous Continued from 21 Dwight Stephenson, Lawrence Taylor, Bruce Smith, Clarence “Ace” Parker and Chris Hanburger are among the many NFL players from the region. NFL quarterback Michael Vick grew up in Newport News. His cousin (and fellow Newport News native) Aaron Brooks also was a star quarterback in the NFL. Former NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd grew up in Chesapeake. Norfolk native and former Williamsburg resident Curtis Strange won two U.S. Opens and is enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Pernell “Sweetpea” Whitaker of Norfolk won world championships in four weight classes and was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Active Major League Baseball players David Wright (Mets), Mark Reynolds (Cardinals), Ryan Zimmerman (Nationals), Michael Cuddyer (Mets) and brothers Melvin (B.J.) and Justin Upton (both with the Padres) played high school ball in Hampton Roads. Justin Verlander, the Detroit Tigers pitcher who has won MVP and Cy Young Awards, played at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Mike Tomlin, a graduate of Denbigh High School in Newport News and the College of William and Mary, became the youngest coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl 22
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when he led the Pittsburgh Steelers to the championship in 2009 in just his second season as head coach. Nancy Lieberman-Cline and Anne Donovan played their college ball at Old Dominion University. Both have been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Allen Iverson starred on the basketball court and the football field for Bethel High School in Hampton before joining the NBA. In his NBA career, mostly with the Philadelphia 76ers, he averaged 26.6 points per game, one of the top 10 averages in league history. Actor Mark Ruffalo, who has played many dramatic roles and is currently starring as “The Hulk,” is from Virginia Beach. Other local actors, such as Newport News’ Gary Hudson and Smithfield’s Antonio Charity, turn up regularly in TV roles. If you watch reality singing shows on TV, you saw Smithfield’s own Bria Kelly on “The Voice” in 2014. And if you went to an open mic night on the Peninsula last year, there’s a good chance you saw a performance by Joey Cook — who subsequently auditioned for “American Idol” and made it to the top seven this year.
Places Jamestown: Founded in 1607, Jamestown was America’s first permanent English colony. Williamsburg: Home of the College of William and Mary and the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was restored beginning in 1926. Notable visitors
to Williamsburg include many U.S. presidents, Queen Elizabeth II and heads of state. Yorktown: The site of the siege that won the American Revolution. On Oct. 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered after being defeated by an American and French force led by Gen. George Washington. Chesapeake Bay: The largest estuary in the United States, the bay stretches about 200 miles from Havre de Grace, Md., to Norfolk and includes two of the five major North Atlantic ports in the United States. Hampton Roads: Site of the first battle between ironclad warships, the Monitor and the Virginia (also known as the Merrimack). Now used as the regional name for the area that stretches from Virginia Beach in the south to Mathews County in the north. Virginia Beach: One of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States, Virginia Beach was where English colonists first stepped ashore before sailing on to found Jamestown.
Things Peanuts grow by the thousands of acres south of the James River. Suffolk is home of the Planters company, whose emblem is the monocled Mr. Peanut. Have some ham. Little Smithfield is home of big Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer. Lots of beer is brewed at Anheuser-Busch in James City County, as well as at smaller breweries around the region.
For sippers, there’s the Williamsburg Winery in James City County, the New Kent Winery in New Kent and Saude Creek Vineyards in Lanexa. Tobacco turned 17th-century Jamestown into a financial success. Small towns like Urbanna and Yorktown were once the ports where casks of tobacco were rolled to waiting ships. Oysters, crabs and fish, although the numbers are diminished, still play a role in our economy, culture and cuisine. Gloucester holds a festival honoring daffodils every year because the perennials used to be a major cash crop on the Middle Peninsula. Laser printer cartridges and custom manufactured products come off the assembly line at the Canon Virginia plant in Newport News. Peace Frogs, the clothes and gear bearing an appealing amphibian, come from a company headquartered in Gloucester County. One of the Chesapeake Bay’s most popular small racing sailboats, the Hampton One Design, was designed and first built here in 1935. Ships have been launched since 1898 at the shipyard in Newport News, where they are now most notably the Navy’s sole supplier of nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) holds a tournament each year at the Kingsmill resort in James City County.
MILITARY PRESENCE
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ampton Roads is the East Coast epicenter of military activity. Every branch of the armed services is represented here. From the largest Navy base in the world to one of the most secretive facilities used by the CIA, the region has the highest number of uniformed personnel and the fastest growing veteran population in the country. Thirty-six percent of the region’s employment is tied to the Department of Defense, according to the Hampton Roads Planning District’s latest economic report. The planning group says that defense spending provides a greater share of the personal incomes in Hampton Roads than the motor vehicle industry provides in metropolitan Detroit — that’s to say: “when the (Department of Defense) gets a cold, Hampton Roads gets malaria.” In 2015, it’s estimated that there will be 82,000 people in uniform in the region — that number has been on the decline since 2003, when there were more than 113,000 service members in Hampton Roads. Over the next two years, deep cuts in manpower are expected to come from Langley Air Force Base in Hampton and Fort Eustis in
Newport News. Together the two bases, known today as Joint Base Langley Eustis, employ nearly 50,500 active and reserve troops and civilians, and those personnel contribute about $2.4 billion toward the local economy, according to an impact study by the bases. Here’s a roundup of our installations: Langley Air Force Base, Hampton. Established in 1817, Langley is approaching its centennial. Top leaders say the celebration will last throughout the year and bring back the base’s popular air show “Air Power Over Hampton Roads,” which was canceled amid budget cutbacks in 2013. The base merged with the Army’s Fort Eustis in Newport News in 2010, another manifestation of budget constraints. Together they are called Joint Base Langley Eustis, but each facility retains its distinct identity. Main units on Langley AFB are Air Combat Command headquarters, 480th Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Wing, 1st Fighter Wing and 633rd Air Base Wing. Langley’s 1st Fighter Wing operates and maintains the F-22 Raptors flown by the 27th and 94th
EVERY BRANCH OF THE ARMED SERVICES HAS A PRESENCE IN THE REGION
Fighter Squadrons. The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Fighter Wing moved from Richmond to Langley AFB in 2007, and began flying Raptors alongside active-duty airmen. Fort Eustis, Newport News. Fort Eustis is named for Brevet Brig. Gen. Abraham Eustis, a Virginia native and veteran of the War of 1812. It was established two years after Langley, but the installation is believed to maintain one of the oldest Department of Defense structures. The Army’s 7th Transportation Brigade Expeditionary is headquartered there. Home of the Army’s navy, the brigade is one of the most deployed units in the Army. Just inside its gates is the Army Transportation Museum. One of its largest “tenants” is the headquarters of Training and Doctrine Command, or TRADOC, which handles Army’s training and future planning. Naval Station Norfolk. It is the largest naval complex in the world, with more than 55 ships home-ported at the naval station. It is also the home of Chambers Field and supports more than 130 aircraft. It is the Navy’s logistical focal point for operations
going to Europe and the Middle East. Roughly 43,000 active-duty sailors and another 21,000 civilians are based at the station. Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach. Once a swampy wasteland and now a master jet base, this installation is home to F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets. The base, including Dam Neck Annex, has more than 10,000 active-duty Navy personnel and 4,500 civilian employees. It is a major employer in Virginia Beach. Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story. This joint Navy-Army base was established in October 2009. It consists of the former Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek and the Army post Fort Story. Little Creek began as a training ground for World War II amphibious forces and today is home to squadrons of Navy SEALs. It has 18 ships home-ported there, including Landing Crafts, Air Cushioned and conventional waterborne Landing Crafts Utility plus smaller boats. See MILITARY/Page 24
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Carriers Continued from 22 The yard also performs midlife refueling and overhauls of aircraft carriers, a major job that happens at the midpoint of its 50-year service life. A defense expert at RAND Corp. said it “may be the most challenging engineering and industrial task undertaken anywhere by any organization.” It builds Virginia-class submarines in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat of Groton, Conn. The shipyard had a busy year in 2014. It christened the John Warner, a Virginia-class submarine named for the former U.S. senator from Virginia and a respected voice on military matters during his time in Congress. It continued to work on the first-inclass aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, due to be delivered to the Navy in 2016. Meanwhile, large components of the next Ford-class carrier, the John F. Kennedy, continue to take shape around the shipyard. The keel-laying for the Kennedy will be later in 2015.
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Newport News employers are also decommissioning the former USS Enterprise, which was retired from service in late 2012. The Enterprise was the world’s first nuclear-powered carrier On midlife refuelings, workers are currently overhauling the USS Abraham Lincoln. Next up will be the USS George Washington, scheduled to arrive at the shipyard in 2017 tor its overhaul. Meanwhile, the company continues to expand beyond its core business of shipbuilding. In 2014, Newport News Shipbuilding acquired the Colorado-based S.M. Stoller Corp., which has a history of cleaning up old radioactive and nuclear sites that are leftover from the Cold War. It also purchased UniversalPegasus International Holdings, a Houston-based energy company. In early 2015, HII acquired a Florida company that designs and constructs unmanned underwater vehicles. The Engineering Solutions Division of The Columbia Group, based in Panama City Beach, now operates as Undersea Solutions Group, an HII subsidiary.
Military Continued from 23 Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown. It is a training facility for the Coast Guard as well as some foreign troops. Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. The Navy stores, maintains and loads bombs, missiles and other ordnance for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet at this base. The station manages the adjacent storage facility formerly known as Cheatham Annex in York County. Camp Peary, Williamsburg. This officially is named the Armed Forces Experimental Training Activity. Don’t tell anyone, but the CIA uses this 10,000acre camp as a training center. Little is publicly known about the place. Neighbors have said they hear loud explosions coming from the camp, which is referred to as “The Farm.” The number of workers there is not divulged. Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth. This is one of the largest ship-
yards in the world. It specializes in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines. It’s the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the Navy. In fact, it predates the formation of the U.S. Navy. It was established in 1767 as the Gosport Shipyard by a British sympathizer who fled at the start of the American Revolution. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Occupying a 112-acre site along the Elizabeth River in downtown Portsmouth, the hospital is located on the original site of Fort Nelson, which was built in 1776 to provide harbor defense for Norfolk and Portsmouth. It is the U.S. Navy’s oldest hospital. The hospital and its branch clinics provide health care to the region’s roughly 420,000 active-duty service members, family members and military retirees. It is also one of three major teaching hospitals in the Navy. Coast Guard, Atlantic Area, Portsmouth. The Fifth Coast Guard District focuses on safety and security of the oceans, coastal areas and marine transportation system within the U.S. MidAtlantic region.
FESTIVE FESTIVALS
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HAMPTON BLACKBEARD PIRATE FESTIVAL When: Saturday-Sunday, May 29-31. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Downtown Hampton. Details: Pillage and plunder your way through the seaport of Hampton when the annual Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival returns for another year of swashbuckling fun. The festival celebrates Hampton’s maritime heritage by commemorating the demise of Capt. Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard the Pirate. As many as 50,000 people are expected to visit Hampton to enjoy pirate re-enactors, children’s activities, Caribbean food, craft vendors, live music and fireworks over the Hampton River on Saturday night. Admission: Free, but tickets are required for the Grand Pirates Ball on Friday night. Information: 757-727-1102 or hamp ton.gov/parks/blackbeard
May UMOJA FESTVIAL When: Friday-Sunday, May 22-24. Where: nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth. Details: Annual festival celebrating African-American culture and heritage. Lots of live music, food, art and vendors. An event promoting unity and diversity. Admission: Free Information: 757-393-8481 or umoja festportsmouth.com PUNGO STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL When: Saturday-Sunday, May 23-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Pungo community of Virginia Beach, 1776 Princess Anne Road. Details: Taste strawberries prepared 50 different ways, enjoy entertainment on three stages and see a parade on Saturday. Also featured: a carnival, livestock show, arts and crafts. No pets allowed. Organizers expect a crowd of up to 120,000. Admission: Free, but a $5-per-day parking charge will be collected. Information: 757-721-6001 or pungo strawberryfestival.info
Kurt Zander, ‘‘Lanky Lou,’’ reacts as children attempt to throw balls in a hoop atop his head during the International Children’s Festival at Mill Point Park in Hampton.
NEWPORT NEWS GREEK FESTIVAL When: Thursday-Sunday, May 28-31. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News. Details: Authentic Greek food, a large arts,
craft and jewelry marketplace, pastries, and Greek music and dance make this one of the largest and most popular ethnic celebrations in the region. Admission: Free Information: 757-596-6151 or newport newsgreekfestival.org
PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL When: Friday-Sunday, May 29-31. Where: Virginia Beach oceanfront. Details: Air shows daily and military displays at the center stage at 15th Street. Concerts by Lee Brice and Chase Rice on Friday, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Colt Ford on Saturday, and Alabama on Sunday. Musical performances will take place at 5th Street and Oceanfront. Admission: General admission is free but See FESTIVALS/Page 26
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Kirk Whalum, and Rick Braun, and The Unifics. Admission: $62 per seat, per day from the Coliseum box office and Ticketmaster. Information: 757-838-4203 or hamptonjazzfestival.com
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SUMMER BREWFEST When: Friday, July 10, 5-9 p.m. Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk. Details: The Summer BrewFest, sponsored by AT&T, will help folks end the work week with an extended happy hour and live music. Sample a variety of summer beers from local, regional, national and international brewers. Admission: Free, but beer sampling tickets will be on sale. Information: 757-441-2345 or festevents. org
SEAWALL MUSIC FESTVIAL When: Friday-Saturday, June 5-6. Where: Portsmouth waterfront. Details: Live music from a variety of local and regional acts, lots of children’s activities, and one of the best fireworks displays in the area. Admission: Free. Information: 757-393-8481 or portsvaevents.com HARBORFEST When: Friday-Sunday, June 5-7. noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk. Details: For three days, the downtown Norfolk waterfront transforms into a playground for people of all ages. Harborfest includes a spectacular fireworks show. Local, regional and national entertainment, family fun, water activities and much more. Musical headliners include The Head and the Heart. Admission: Free. Information: 757-441-2345 or festevents. org SUMMER CELEBRATION WINE FESTIVAL When: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Lee Hall Mansion, 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News. Details: This annual festival on the mansion grounds features Virginia’s best wineries, food, live music and craft vendors. Built between 1851 and 1859, Lee Hall Mansion is one of the last remaining antebellum homes on the Virginia Peninsula. Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, $10 non-tasting tickets. Information: 757-888-3371 or leehall.org SANDSTOCK: A TRIBUTE TO ROCK AND ROLL When: Friday-Sunday, June 12-14. Where: Virginia Beach oceanfront, at 24th Street. Details: A weekend of “tribute bands” covering the tunes of a wide variety of classic rock acts. Admission: Free. Information: 757-491-4866 or beach streetusa.com BOARDWALK ART SHOW
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Sandra Lewis laughs while preparing for the parade at the Daffodil Festival in Gloucester.
AND FESTIVAL When: Thursday-Sunday, June 18-21. Noon-6 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Virginia Beach oceanfront. Details: Arrayed along the Virginia Beach boardwalk between 20th and 32nd streets, this show typically draws more than 200,000 people, organizers say. The event will feature 270 artist booths as well as live entertainment, food and beverages vendors and family activities. Admission: Free. Information: virginiamoca.org/out doorart-shows/boardwalk-art-show BAYOU BOOGALOO & CAJUN FOOD FESTIVAL When: Friday-Sunday, June 19-21. Noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk. Details: Norfolk’s annual “second line” with New Orleans’ spirit and culture takes place along the Norfolk waterfront. The festival seeks to recreate the best of Louisiana. Two stages featuring national recording artists provide musical entertainment for the weekend. Arts and crafts and authentic food will also be part of the fun. Admission: Early Friday admission is free, but Friday night through Sunday requires paid admission. A three-day ticket is $20. Single day admission is $10. Information: 757-441-2345 or festevents .org GWYNN’S ISLAND FESTIVAL When: Friday-Saturday, June 26-27. From 4-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Where: Gwynn’s Island Community Build-
ing and grounds, Mathews County. Details: Activities include music, food, arts and crafts and other family activities. Admission: Free. Information: 757-725-7577 or visitmath ews.com GENUINE SMITHFIELD’S OLDEN DAYS FESTIVAL When: Friday-Saturday, June 26-27. Where: Downtown Smithfield. Details: Classic car shows, farmer’s market, ghost walks, vendors, arts and crafts, and the Pagan River Raft Race. Admission: Free, but some activities are ticketed. Information: 757-357-5182 or visitsmith fieldisleofwight.com LATIN FEST When: Friday-Saturday, June 26-27. Where: Virginia Beach Oceanfront, at 24th Street. Details: A celebration of Latin culture, with lots of food, activities and live music. Among the highlights is a Zumba workout marathon. Admission: Free. Information: 757-491-4866 or beach streetusa.com HAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL When: Friday-Sunday, June 26-28. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Hampton Coliseum. Details: Friday’s lineup includes Jill Scott, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, Eric Benet and Avery*Sunshine; Saturday’s lineup includes Jennifer Hudson, KEM, The Whispers and Myra Smith. Sunday’s lineup includes Frankie Beverly and Maze, Fantasia, BWB featuring Norman Brown,
NORFOLK WATERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL When: Friday-Sunday, July 17-18. 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk. Details: Two days of cool jazz in an outdoor setting. National and local performers to be announced. Admission: $30-$80. Information: 757-441-2345 or festevents. org PORK, PEANUT AND PINE FESTIVAL When: Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Where: Chippokes Plantation State Park, Surry County. Details: Lots of good food, including a barbecue cookoff, all presented in an outdoor setting at one of the area’s historic plantations — a 1,400-acre farm established along the James River in 1619. Live entertainment both days. Admission: $5 per person, but 10 and under are free. Information: 757-294-3728 or pork peanutandpinefestival.org
August AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL When: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-6 Where: Virginia Beach oceanfront. Details: More than 30 bands, including national recording artists, perform on stages on the beach and along the oceanfront. This year’s roster has not yet been announced, but the festival always draws a host of big names in a variety of genres. Admission: Most concerts are free but some require tickets. See FESTIVALS/Page 27
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Admission: Free, with some musical workshops available for a fee. Information: 757-491-4866 or beach streetusa.com
HAMPTON BAY DAYS When: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13. Where: Downtown Hampton. Details: One of the Peninsula’s biggest annual events, a celebration of the Chesapeake Bay. Live music from top acts. Featuring games, rides, food, fireworks, crafts, environmental displays and children’s activities. Downtown Hampton. Admission: Free. Information: 757-727-1641 or baydays .com
RIBTOBERFEST & SOUTHERN FOODWAYS When: Saturday, Sept. 26. Noon-10 p.m. Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk. Details: A day of beer and barbecue, with live music and competitions among local restaurants. Admission: Free. Information: 757-441-2345 or festevents .org
BLUES AT THE BEACH When: Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12. Where: Virginia Beach Oceanfront, at 17th Street Details: A two-day celebration of blues music, featuring several local, regional and national acts.
October FALL FESTIVAL OF FOLKLIFE When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 3-4. Where: Newport News Park, Jefferson Avenue and Fort Eustis Boulevard, Newport News.
Details: Southeast Virginia’s biggest crafts show featuring nearly 200 vendors, folk musicians, craft demonstrations and children’s activities. Admission: Free, but $10 per car parking fee will be collected. Information: www.nnparks.com
Admission: Free, but a $5 per car parking fee will be collected. Information: poquosonseafoodfestival .com YORKTOWN VICTORY CELEBRATION When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 1-18. Where: Yorktown Victory Center. Yorktown Victory Center, Old Route 238, Yorktown. Details: Marks the anniversary of the decisive Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown. Historic military life and tactics will be demonstrated. A parade and wreath-laying will take place on Saturday. Information: 888-593-4682, historyisfun.org
AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 3-4. Where: Merchants Square, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Details: Annual event features nearly 140 artists in various media, juried art show, children’s activities, entertainment on several stages and food. Admission: Free. Information: aofta.org POQUOSON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL When: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 16-18. Where: Poquoson Municipal Park, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson. Details: A weekend celebrating the men and women who work the bay and harvest its bounty. Features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, dozens of food vendors, watermen’s heritage display and fireworks. Lots and lots of fresh seafood.
November URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL When: Friday-Saturday, Nov. 6-7. Where: Throughout the town of Urbanna. Details: Parade, arts and crafts, oysters cooked many different ways at this annual feast and celebration. Admission: Free. Information: 804-758-0368, urbannaoysterfestival.com.
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Labor Day; open weekends in November, weather permitting. Pay as you go. 700 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. 757-4226419. vbmotorworld.com.
American Rover. Sightseeing and party cruises on a tall ship. Narrated sailing and dinner cruises daily, rain or shine. Cruising mid-April through late October. Reservations encouraged. Waterside, downtown Norfolk. 757-627-7245. americanrover.com. Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Europeanthemed adventure park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions in nine recreated European hamlets, plus a children’s area and summer concert series. Singleday tickets: $75 adults, $65 ages 3-9, children 2 and younger are free. Parking $14. Multiday and season passes available. Exit 243-A off Interstate 64 near Williamsburg. 800-343-7946. buschgardens.com/bgw. Go Ape. Opened in 2012, the treetop obstacle course incorporates Tarzan swings and zip lines. $57 for adults, $37 for children. Reservations are recommended. Open March through Dec. 12. Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg. 888520-7322. goape.com. Go-Karts Plus. Go-carts, bumper cars, blaster boats, video arcade, Kiddieland, miniature golf and picnic area. Free admission and parking. Pay as you ride. Discount books available. 6910 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 757-564-7600. gokartsplus.com.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark. Wave pool, 16 water slides and children’s area. Hours vary May through September. Adult admission $32.99, ages 3-9, $24.99. Season passes available. 849 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. 757-422-4444. oceanbreezewaterpark.com. Tempesto, which opened in late April, is Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster.
Hampton Carousel. Renovated 1920s merry-go-round. $2 a ride. Discounts available. Hours vary, so call ahead or check the website. Next to the Virginia Air & Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. 757-727-0900. vasc.org/visit/rides. Miss Hampton II. Narrated harbor cruises, with views of Naval Station Norfolk and Fort Wool. $26 for adults, $15 for children ages 6 to 12. Call ahead for times and reservations. Pier at Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises, 710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. 757-722-9102. misshamptoncruises.com. Motor World. Go-cart tracks, kiddie bumper boats, paintball, rides and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Open daily 10 a.m. to dark, March 1 through October; open until midnight Memorial Day to
King’s Dominion. Theme park with more than 200 rides, shows and attractions. Tickets: $55 for adults, $43 for children. Web and advance-purchase discounts. Multiday and season passes available. New for 2015: an expanded Soak City that includes a family-friendly splash zone, expanded cabana accommodations and three new water slides — Paradise Plunge, Aqua Blast and Thunder Falls. Three attractions — Grand Prix Raceway, SkyFlyer and Dinosaurs Alive! — require additional admission fee. Parking costs $15. Located 20 miles north of Richmond, Exit 98 off Interstate 95. 804-876-5000. kingsdominion.com. Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf. Two 18hole miniature courses. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily during summer. Call for hours before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. $8.95 for adults, $8.50 for children. 2001 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg. 757-259-4600. piratescove.net/williamsburg. Rebounderz. The 35,000-square-foot
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10. MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk If you’re having trouble finding a history trip that interests the whole family, try the old City Hall in downtown Norfolk. It’s the final resting place of Douglas MacArthur, the World War II and Korean War general — and right next to an upscale mall named for him. Plus, it’s free. 757-441-2965. www.macarthurmemorial.org
3. Belle Grove Plantation, Frederick County Visit the only antebellum plantation in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. It was built in 1797 for Isaac Hite and his wife, Nelly, (sister of future president James Madison) and was the centerpiece of the Battle of Cedar Creek in the Civil War. Open to visitors March 21-Nov. 1 with select hours in November and December. 540-8692028. bellegrove.org 4. Cape Charles, Eastern Shore Eyre Hall and its beautiful gardens are the Eastern Shore’s entry into the historic mansion registry. Nearby Cape Charles gives you a wonderful view of the Chesapeake. www.virginia.org/cities/CapeCharles/ 5. Fredericksburg Spend the morning and afternoon visiting the Civil War battlefields that surround this city (Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Courthouse or the Fredericksburg battlefield) and easily go back into the historic town for lunch and a treat at Carl’s, a much-loved ice cream stand. 540-373-6122. nps.gov/frsp 6. George Washington Birthplace, Westmoreland County There are places besides Mount Vernon to walk in the first president’s footsteps along the Potomac River. This is where George Washington was born in 1732. 804-224-1732 ext. 227. www.nps.gov/gewa 7. Great Dismal Swamp, Suffolk Escaped slaves hid within this 112,000-acre wildlife refuge for bears, bobcats, minks and turtles in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Over 100 miles of trails wind through the swamp. 757-986-3705. www.fws.gov/refuge/ great_dismal_swamp/ 8. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Just over the state border sits the town John Brown invaded in 1859 to steal guns to arm a slave revolt. Now the town is a quiet, friendly mix of museums and stores at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. 304-535-6029. nps.gov/ hafe 9. John Marshall House, Richmond John Marshall built this urban plantation from 1788 to 1790 and lived there until his death in 1835 — during which time he helped steer the Federalist era as U.S. secretary of state and as the first important chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. 30
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11. Manassas Museum System In historic Manassas, site of two major Civil War battles, the Manassas Museum System consists of The Manassas Museum and six other historic sites including Liberia Plantation and the Manassas Industrial School / Jennie Dean Memorial. 703368-1873. manassasmuseum.org 12. Millionaire’s Row, Danville Built with the money from the textile factories that bloomed in Danville after the Civil War, this is one of the best collections of Victorian architecture in the South. 434-793-4636. www.danvillehistory.org/ millionaires-row.html 13. Monticello, Albemarle County Thomas Jefferson’s masterpiece home just south of Charlottesville shows his life with more color and humor than textbooks report; here he is equal parts grandfather and Founding Father. 434-984-9800. monticello.org 14. Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond This three-story site houses the world’s largest collection of artifacts from the Confederacy. While downtown, check out the White House of the Confederacy, the former executive mansion of Jefferson Davis. The MOC also operates a museum in Appomattox. 804-649-1861. www.moc.org 15. Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, Virginia Beach There are many lighthouses along the edges of the Chesapeake Bay and the East Coast, but this is one of the showpieces. It is the oldest government-built lighthouse in America, constructed around 1791. 757422-9421. preservationvirginia.org/visit/ historic-properties/cape-henry-lighthouse 16. Outer Banks, North Carolina Don’t let the other 7 million visitors or the drive scare you from this 130-mile stretch of open, sandy beaches where Wilbur and Orville Wright went airborne. Route 168 is an easy drive, and the whole family can find something in the area’s mix of museums, miniature golf courses, kite shops and seafood restaurants. outerbanks.org
17. Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, Petersburg State-of-the-art interactive displays lead you through life as a Civil War soldier. Murals place you in camp and battle scenes, where you are surrounded by the sounds of barked orders, hoofbeats, martial music from a brass band and the conversations of soldiers. 1-877-PAMPLIN. pamplinpark.org 18. Pamunkey Indian Museum Members of the Pamunkey tribe still live on their ancestral homeland, a homeland that dates back to the Ice Age. Located in King William County, the reservation houses a museum that walks visitors through their rich history. It also houses a gift shop that features local crafts. Call for museum hours. 804-843-4792. www.pamunkey.net/museum.html 19. Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield Just southeast of Richmond, this park has a swimming pool, biking, hiking, picnicking, camping, boating on Beaver Lake and an Algonquian Ecology Camp for environmental education. 804-796-4255 dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/poc.shtml 20. Poe Museum, Richmond This museum boasts manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings of Edgar Allan Poe, who lived and worked in early 19th-century Richmond. Open Tuesday-Sunday. 804-6485523. poemuseum.org 21. Scotchtown, Hanover County Fiery Founding Father Patrick Henry’s home during the Revolutionary War is just a few miles west of Interstate 95. You can eat in nearby Ashland’s idyllic downtown, which still has a working train track. 804227-3500. apva.org/scotchtown/house 22. Skyline Drive, Page County Don’t wait for the fall foliage to drive atop the Appalachian Mountains and learn how mountain folk used to live. Any weekend will provide a wonderful drive along all or part of the 105-mile Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park. 540-999-3500. nps.gov/shen 23. Stratford Hall, Westmoreland County This 1730s brick home in Virginia’s Northern Neck was the base for one of Virginia’s most powerful political families: the Lees. It was the birthplace of Robert E. Lee, general of the Confederate Army. 804-4938038.stratfordhall.org 24. Tangier Island, Chesapeake Bay You need to get up early to get to Reedville
by 10 a.m. for the cruise ship to take you to this tiny, beautiful island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. But it is well worth the trip to eat there and experience this enclave of watermen who still speak a dialect that can be traced to the first English settlers. tangierisland-va.com 25. Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond On the banks of the James River stand the burned walls of one of the Confederacy’s main weapons factories. But there’s enough structure left to house a nice visitor’s center that will also point you to the Civil War battlefields around Richmond. Visit The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar that opened in the cannon foundry. 804-771-2145. www.nps.gov/ nr/travel/richmond/Tredegar.html 26. The Valentine, Richmond Previously called the Valentine Museum, this institution reminds us that the capital city’s history doesn’t end with its burning at the end of the Civil War. After that, Richmond became a power center for newly freed blacks, the base for the cigarette manufacturing industry and one of the first U.S. cities to adopt streetcars. 804-649-0711. thevalentine.org 27. Virginia Military Institute, Lexington War buffs can walk the parade grounds, learn about George C. Marshall’s role in World War II, then walk through the town’s historic shopping district to the home of Stonewall Jackson. 540-464-7334. www.vmi.edu/museum 28. Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg With quilting regaining popularity, these inspiring works of art connect women of the Civil War to examples of early sewing machines to artists today. 540-433-3818. vaquiltmuseum.org 29. Walton’s Mountain Museum, Nelson County Join other fans of the 1970s TV drama, “The Waltons,” and see replicas of JohnBoy’s bedroom, the Waltons’ kitchen and living room. Show creator Earl Hamner Jr. grew up in this area of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 434-831-2000. waltonmuseum.org 30. Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton The first home of our 28th president is one of the few presidential birthplaces open to the public. The site features his touring car, a large exhibit about his leadership in World War I, his library and a boxwood garden in the steep backyard. 540-8850897. woodrowwilson.org
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p.m. daily with reduced winter hours. Free. 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, Hampton. 757-788-3391. fmauthority.com/visit/casemate-museum.
History museums 1. Air Power Park. Vintage military jets, missiles, rockets and children’s playground. Indoor exhibits, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondayFriday. Outdoor park, sunrise-sunset daily. Free. 413 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton. 757726-0650 or 757-727-8311. hampton.gov/ Facilities/Facility/Details/Air-Power-Park-23. 2. Archaearium. Showcases artifacts from historic James Fort. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily with reduced winter hours. Included in admission to Colonial National Historical Park. $14 adults, free for children 15 and under. Western end of Colonial Parkway, James City County. 757-856-1250 or 757-2294997 x100. historicjamestowne.org/visit. 3. Casemate Museum. The story of America’s largest stone fort and such figures as Robert E. Lee, Edgar Allan Poe, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. 10:30 a.m.-4:30
4. Chippokes Plantation/Farm and Forestry Museum.Antebellum plantation set on a working farm. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Free, but parking fee of $4 weekdays, $5 weekends. 757-294-3625. 868 Plantation Road, Surry. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/chf.shtml. 5. Colonial Williamsburg.World’s largest living history museum explores the history of Virginia’s 18th-century capital. Open daily. Exhibit building tickets start at $50.99 adults, $25.49 children 6-17. Visitor Center on Route 132Y, off Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg. 757-229-1000. colonialwil liamsburg.com. 6. Gloucester Museum of History.Bacon’s Rebellion, botanist John Clayton and the county’s role in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. 11a.m.-3 p.m. MondaySaturday. Free. Botetourt Building, 6539 Main St., Gloucester Court House. 804-693-1234. gloucesterva.info/MuseumofHistory/tabid/1033/Default.aspx.
7. Gwynn’s Island Museum. Artifacts showcase maritime history. Route 633, Gwynn’s Island, Mathews County. 1-5 p.m. FridaySunday April-October. Free. 804-725-2656. gwynnsislandmuseum.org. 8. Hampton History Museum.Story of America’s oldest continuous English-speaking settlement. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $5 adults, $4 children 4-12. 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. 757727-1610. hamptonhistorymuseum.org. 9. Hampton Roads Naval Museum.Explores landmark naval history of Hampton Roads. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Located on second floor of Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, 1Waterside Drive, Norfolk. 757-3222987. hrnm.navy.mil 10. Isle of Wight County Museum.1913 bank building houses a country-store exhibit, Native American artifacts, War Memorial Gallery. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. 103 Main St., Smithfield. 757-356-1223. co.isle-ofwight.va.us/historic-resources/isle-of-wightcounty-museum.
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11. Jamestown Settlement.Tells the story of America’s first permanent English settlement. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (with extended summer hours). $16.75 adults, $7.75 children 6-12. 2110 Jamestown Road (Route 31S) near the Colonial Parkway, James City County. 757-253-4838. historyis fun.org/jamestownsettlement. 12. Lightship Portsmouth Museum. 1915 lightship features re-created crew’s quarters fitted out with artifacts, uniforms, photographs and ship models. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FridaySaturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday March 6-Memorial Day. $4 adults, $2 children 2-17. Water and London streets, Portsmouth. 393-8591. portsnavalmuseums.com. 13. MacArthur Memorial. Memorabilia recounts career of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 198 Bank St., Norfolk. 757-4412965. macarthurmemorial.org. 14. Middlesex County Museum.Virginia’s oldest county museum displays Native American artifacts, military items and more related to Middlesex history. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See HISTORY/Page 32
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17. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. Ship models, uniforms, military artifacts and exhibits portray life in 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century Portsmouth. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $4 adults, $2 children 2-17. 2 High St., Portsmouth. 757-393-8591. portsnavalmuseums.com. 18. The Mariners’ Museum. World-class collection of maritime artifacts, including gun turret and artifacts from Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday and 11a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $13.95 adults, $8.95 children 4-12. 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. 757-596-2222. marinersmuseum.org. 19. U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Historic vehicles from 1700s to present. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free. Besson Hall, 300 Washington Blvd., Fort Eustis, Newport News. 757-878-1115. www.transportation.army.mil/museum/ transportation%20museum/museum.htm. 20. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Honors state’s contributions to sports history. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday with reduced winter hours. $7, children under 2 free. 206 High St., Portsmouth. 757-393-8031. vshfm.com. 21. Virginia War Museum. One of the nation’s largest collections of military artifacts, uniforms, weapons and documents. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $7 adults, $5 children 7-18. 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 757-247-8523. warmuseum.org. 22. Watermen’s Museum. Vintage artifacts, photographs and models recount the story of Virginia’s working watermen. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 26. $5 adults, $2 students K-12. 309 Water St., Yorktown. 757-887-2641. watermens.org. 23. York County Historical Museum. Self-guided tours explore historic town’s past. Tuesday-Sunday (hours vary, call to confirm). Free. Lower level of York Hall, 301Main St., Yorktown. 757-898-4910. yorkcounty.gov/ychm. 24. Yorktown Victory Center. Exhibits explore the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Yorktown while living history displays recreate a Continental Army encampment and 1780s Tidewater farm. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $9.75 adults, $5.50 children 6-12. 200 Water St. (Route 1020) near the Colonial Park-
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24. Yorktown Victory Center Historic sites 25. Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum 26. Bacon’s Castle 27. Boykin’s Tavern 28. The Civil War at Endview 29. Fort Boykin Historic Park 30. Historic Jamestowne 31. Hunter House Victorian Museum 32. James River Plantations: Shirley, Berkeley, Sherwood Forest, Westover 33. Lee Hall Mansion 34. Moore House 35. Moses Myers House 36. Nelson House 37. Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center 38. Old Courthouse of 1750 39. Poor Potter Archaeological Site 40. Riddick’s Folly 41. Rosewell 42. St. John’s Church 43. St. Luke’s Church 44. Smith’s Fort Plantation 45. Seaboard Station Railroad Museum 46. Yorktown Battlefield 47. Yorktown Custom House
blacks for black residents. Open by appointment. 57 N. Mary Peake Blvd., Hampton. 757-722-2345. aberdeengardens.org/ museum. 26. Bacon’s Castle. Built in 1665, the oldest documented brick house in English North America was the site of Nathaniel Bacon’s 1676 rebellion against English rule. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed during the winter. $8 adults, $5 students. 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, off Highway 10, Surry. 757-357-5976. preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/bacons-castle. 27. Boykin’s Tavern.This historic 1762 courthouse tavern was the long-time center of Isle of Wight County life. 11a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. $5. 17146 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight. 757-357-5182. historicisleofwight.com/boykins-tavern.html. 28. The Civil War at Endview.1700s house used as a Civil War hospital. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $7 adults, $5 children 7-18. 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News. 757-8871862. endview.org 29. Fort Boykin Historic Park.Originally constructed in 1623 and expanded during the Civil War, earthwork includes a walking history and garden tour and picnic area. 8 a.m.-dusk daily. Free. 7410 Fort Boykin Trail, Isle of Wight. 757-357-2291. historicisleofwight.com/fort-boykin.html 30. Historic Jamestowne.Site of the New World’s first permanent English-speaking settlement includes old Jamestown Church, National Park Service Visitor Center and archaeological museum. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Included in admission to Colonial National Historical Park ($14 adults, children 15 and under free). Western end of Colonial Parkway, James City County. 856-1250 or 229-1733. historic jamestowne.org 31. Hunter House Victorian Museum.Changing interpretive exhibits and tours explore the Victorian period in this landmark 1894 structure. Tours 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. WednesdaySaturday and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday (April-December). $5 adults, $1children 6-18. 240 W. Freemason St., Norfolk. 757623-9814. hunterhousemuseu m.org 32. James River Plantations.Colonial-period plantation houses, plus other structures of note. 804-829-2480. jamesriverplantations.org. Including: ■ Shirley.The oldest continuous family-owned business and farm in North America dates to 1638. Open daily. $11adults, $7.50 children 6-18. 501Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City. 804-829-5121. shirleyplantation.com ■ Berkeley.Historic 1726 mansion was the birthplace of
Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States. Colonists celebrated the first official Thanksgiving here in 1619. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily with reduced winter hours. $11adults, $6 children 6-12. 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City. 888-466-6018. berkeleyplantation.com
■ Sherwood Forest. Home of President John Tyler, Sher-
way, York County. 757-887-1776. historyis fun.org/yorktownvictory-center
Historic sites 25. Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum.Restored 1930s home depicts life in historic New Deal housing project built by
wood Forest is the longest frame dwelling in America and is still owned by Tyler’s descendants. Historic gardens date to mid-1800s. Grounds open daily. $10 adults, children 15 and under free. House tours by appointment. $35 adults, $20 children. 14501John Tyler Memorial Highway, (Route 5), See HISTORY/Page 33
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History Continued from 32 Charles City. 804-829-5377. sherwoodforest.org ■ Westover. This premier American exam-
ple of Georgian architecture was completed by famed Virginia planter, scholar and author William Byrd II around 1730. Grounds open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. $5 adults, $2 children 7-16. Group tours of the interior available on request, $15 per person). 7000 Westover Road, Charles City. 804-829-2882. westover-plantation.com 33. Lee Hall Mansion. Circa 1850 Italianate mansion served as Confederate headquarters during 1862 Siege of the Peninsula. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Thursday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $7 adults, $5 children 7-18. 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News. 757-8883371. leehall.org 34. Moore House. Site of negotiations that led to British surrender in the 1781Battle of Yorktown. Call for hours. Admission included in Colonial National Historical Park ticket. $14 adults, children 15 and under free. Moore Lane and Hamilton Road, off Highway 238, Yorktown. 757-898-2410. nps.gov/ york/historyculture/moore-house.htm 35. Moses Myers House. Federal dwelling provides picture of a prosperous Jewish family’s life in post-Revolutionary War Norfolk. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free. 323 E. Freemason St., Norfolk. 757-333-1087. chrysler.org/about-the-museum/historichouses/the-moses-myers-house 36. Nelson House. Restored home of Revolutionary War patriot Thomas Nelson. Call for hours. Admission included in Colonial National Historical Park ticket. $14 adults, children 15 and under free. Main Street, Yorktown. 757-898-2410. nps.gov/york/ historyculture/nelson-house.htm 37. Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center. Restored 1899 home of prominent black attorney and newspaper publisher J. Thomas Newsome. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ThursdaySaturday. $2 donation suggested. 2803 Oak Ave., Newport News. 757-247-2360. newsomehouse.org 38. Old Courthouse of 1750. Restored brick structure is one of only four surviving arcaded court buildings from Colonial Virginia. 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday with reduced winter hours. Free. 130 Main St., Smithfield. 757-357-5182. preservationvirginia.org/visit/ historic-properties/isle-of-wight-courthouse 39. Poor Potter Archaeological Site. Archaeological remains of the William Rogers pottery factory believed to be the largest known enterprise of its type in Colonial
America. Call for hours. Admission included in Colonial National Historical Park ticket. $14 adults, children 15 and under free. Read Street, Yorktown. 757-898-2410. nps.gov/york/historyculture/the-poor-potter-site.htm 40. Riddick’s Folly.Restored 1837 Greek Revival house features permanent exhibits on Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. and Suffolk peanut industry. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $5 adults, $3 children. 510 N. Main St., Suffolk. 757-934-0822. riddicksfolly.org 41. Rosewell.Imposing brick ruins of Colonial America’s grandest mansion, built in 1725, plus visitor center exhibits and archaeology lab. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. $4 adults, $2 children 6-12. 5113 Old Rosewell Lane, near Route 644, Gloucester. 804-693-2585. rosewell.org 42. St. John’s Church.Historic 1728 church houses America’s oldest continuous Englishspeaking parish, founded in 1610. Open by request. 100 W. Queens Way, Hampton. 757722-2567. stjohnshampton.org 43. St. Luke’s Church.Oldest surviving church building in America dates to 1600s. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday with reduced winter hours. $8 adults, children 17 and under free. 14477 Benns Church Blvd., Isle of Wight. 757-357-3367. historicstlukes.org 44. Smith’s Fort Plantation.1700s brick house with original woodwork built on land given to John Rolfe as a dowry gift for his marriage to Pocahontas. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Friday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday with reduced winter hours. $8 adults, $5 children 6-17. 217 Smith Fort Lane (off Highway 31), Surry. 757-294-3872. preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/ smiths-fort-plantation 45. Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. Restored 1885 train station features large circa 1907 model railroad display. 11a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Suggested donation: $2 adults, $1children 12 and under. 326 N. Main St., Suffolk. 757-923-4750. suffolktrainstation.org 46. Yorktown Battlefield.Site of the historic 1781siege that ended the Revolutionary War. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission included in the Colonial National Historical Park ticket, $14 adults, children 15 and under free. Eastern end of Colonial Parkway, Yorktown. 757-898-2410. nps.gov/ yonb/index.htm 47. Yorktown Custom House. Historic brick warehouse is believed to be America’s oldest surviving custom house. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 30-Oct. 19 and by appointment. Free. 410 Main St., Yorktown. 757-898-7789. comtedegrasse-dar.org/ customhouse.html
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REALTORÂŽ
Sylvia Woods
720 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Ste 116 Newport News, Virginia 23606 Cell: 757-593-5600 Business: 757-913-5591 Fax: 757-833-0545 Email: JSawyerC21@aol.com
Producer 2000-2005
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty 1 Old Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 757-873-6900 • 757-715-9730 SylviaWoodsSellsHomes.com
Joanie Bunting ting Gummo
A Tradition of Trust
Port Warwick OfďŹ ce: (757) 595-8895 Š
2015 BHH Affiliates LLC. An independently owned and operated broker member of BHH Affiliates LLC.
PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ
PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ
(757) 303-2661 CELL (757) 838-1111 OFFICE (757) 470-5463 FAX pridout@cb-pro.com PATRIZIA RIDOUT, ABRÂŽ, SFAÂŽ REALTOR, Relocation Specialist, Fluent in Italian & German
2310 Tower Place, Suite 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.cb-pro.com/kridley
Each OfďŹ ce Is Independently Owned And Operated.
Kathie Stokes Sales Associate- ASP,SRES,SFR
MARCINE L. SPENCER REALTORÂŽ
(757) 472-9663 CELL (757) 470-5351 FAX (757) 838-1111 OFFICE
Military Relocation Professional, Short Sales & Foreclosures Resource, Luxury Homes Specialist and CertiďŹ ed Seniors Specialist Cell: (757) 713-2400 VoiceMail: (757) 715-2500 Fax: (757) 213-1822 thestokesteam@cox.net http://www.kathiestokes.com
kridley@cb-pro.com
KATHY RIDLEY, ABR, GRI Associate Broker
RealtorÂŽ
CertiďŹ ed Military Relocation Professional
(757) 952-9450 DIRECT NPetruska@CB-Pro.com
757-327-0668
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PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ 2310 Tower Place, Suite 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.CB-Pro.com
www.midatlanticresidential.com
Darlene Bridgette
Laura R. Byrd, REALTOR
Associate Broker, ABR, SFR, SRES Bridging the Gap to HomeOwnership!
ABRÂŽ, MRP, SFRÂŽ
Towne Realty 2306 Cunningham Drive Hampton,VA 23666 OfďŹ ce 757-826-1930; Direct 757-251-6046 Cell 757-692-4999; Fax 757-838-2596 darlenebridgette@gmail.com www.DarleneBridgette.com
2015 BHH Affiliates LLC. An independently owned and operated broker member of BHH Affiliates LLC.
Opening Doors To Your New Home For Over 40 years Call Today For Your Personal Buyer/Seller Consultation
LONG & FOSTER REALTORSÂŽ
Each OfďŹ ce Is Independently Owned and Operated.
2310 Tower Place, Suite 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.cb-pro.com/kridley Each OfďŹ ce Is Independently Owned And Operated
NANCY PETRUSKA
“Leading you to the House, you desire in your Heart, to call your Homeâ€? 5234-110 Monticello Ave Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 Cell: 757-947-4466 • OfďŹ ce: 757-229-4400 Marcine.Spencer@LongandFoster.com
REALTORÂŽ ASPÂŽ
Cell: (757) 509-0257 Fax: (757) 217-3944 joaniegummo@williamewood.com www.williamewood.com/joaniegummo
Producer 2000-2007
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Carla Stokes REALTORÂŽ
Specialties: Residential Sales, Relocation, Short Sales, Foreclosures & Investors Mobile/Text (757) 593-4508 e-Fax (757) 470-5489 LauraByrd86@gmail.com www.LauraByrd.com Licensed REALTORÂŽ in Virginia, Serving All of Hampton Roads
PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ
2310 Tower Place, Ste 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.cb-pro.com
720 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Ste 116 Newport News, Virginia 23606 Cell: 757-746-0240 Business: 757-833-8400 Fax: 757-833-0545 Email: cstokes@century21nachman.com
Each OďŹƒce Independently Owned & Operated
37+ Years of Excellence in Real Estate PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ
(757) 592-4616 CELL (757) 838-1111 OFFICE (757) 470-5443 Efax pharrelson@cb-pro.com PATTIE HARRELSON CSP, GRI, CBR
2310 Tower Place, Suite 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.cb-pro.com
Each OfďŹ ce Is Independently Owned And Operated.
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Ruby S. Conn, CRS Specialist in Relocation, Luxury Homes, First-Time Homebuyers, Waterfront, Foreclosures/Short Sales, and Military Families OfďŹ ce: (757) 595-8895 Cell: (757) 871-2075 Fax: (757) 217-3964 juliecrist@williamewood.com Associate Broker - ABR,CIPS,SFR http://www.williamewood.com/juliecrist
Julie Crist
757-291-4744
www.rubyconnrealtor.com Quintuple Diamond Award Exceptional Service, Proven Results! 1 OLD OYSTER POINT RD. NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602 757-873-6900
Real Estate Professionals
“I always give a 110% to my clients�
Judy Sawyer, GRI
Man and a Tractor
Finding greater savings with fantastic local service and support has never been easier
has a vision working in the SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE AND HE LISTENS TO HIS CUSTOMERS
Stone Grading driveways, Parking Lots & Sm. Private Roads, Lot & Field Cutting, Overgrown Real Estate Property & Res. Lawn Cutting, Thatching, Seeding & Aerating; Cultivating Flower Beds & Borders - Garden Tilling & Disc Plowing- Ball Fields- to include Sand and Grading, Small Trees, Pruning & Planting; Fence Post Augering & Repairing Wooden Fences; Gutter Cleaning & Repair; Power washing: Vinyl Siding, Brick & Sidewalks; StoreFront Window Cleaning; Ground Leveling; New Home Construction Grading
3759 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
Living Here
OfďŹ ce Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Tel: 804-642-5075 Toll Free: 800-554-8096 Fax: 804-642-5291 Email: info@action-insurance.net
It’s Always a Fair Price • Call 757-637-5651
Apartments & Property Management PEAR TREE PARK TOWNHOMES 2,3,4 BR Townhomes All Utilities included. Now accepting applications for our wait list. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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Call CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty for Professional Property Management Ginger Elmore or Jeannie Smith 757-827-1300 720 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Ste 116 Newport News, Virginia 23606 Each OfďŹ ce Independently Owned and Operated
Š2015 BHH AfďŹ liates LLC.An independently owned and operated broker member of BHH AfďŹ liates LLC.
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REALTORÂŽ
Sylvia Woods
720 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Ste 116 Newport News, Virginia 23606 Cell: 757-593-5600 Business: 757-913-5591 Fax: 757-833-0545 Email: JSawyerC21@aol.com
Producer 2000-2005
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty 1 Old Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 757-873-6900 • 757-715-9730 SylviaWoodsSellsHomes.com
Joanie Bunting ting Gummo
A Tradition of Trust
Port Warwick OfďŹ ce: (757) 595-8895 Š
2015 BHH Affiliates LLC. An independently owned and operated broker member of BHH Affiliates LLC.
PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ
PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ
(757) 303-2661 CELL (757) 838-1111 OFFICE (757) 470-5463 FAX pridout@cb-pro.com PATRIZIA RIDOUT, ABRÂŽ, SFAÂŽ REALTOR, Relocation Specialist, Fluent in Italian & German
2310 Tower Place, Suite 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.cb-pro.com/kridley
Each OfďŹ ce Is Independently Owned And Operated.
Kathie Stokes Sales Associate- ASP,SRES,SFR
MARCINE L. SPENCER REALTORÂŽ
(757) 472-9663 CELL (757) 470-5351 FAX (757) 838-1111 OFFICE
Military Relocation Professional, Short Sales & Foreclosures Resource, Luxury Homes Specialist and CertiďŹ ed Seniors Specialist Cell: (757) 713-2400 VoiceMail: (757) 715-2500 Fax: (757) 213-1822 thestokesteam@cox.net http://www.kathiestokes.com
kridley@cb-pro.com
KATHY RIDLEY, ABR, GRI Associate Broker
RealtorÂŽ
CertiďŹ ed Military Relocation Professional
(757) 952-9450 DIRECT NPetruska@CB-Pro.com
757-327-0668
Š
PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ 2310 Tower Place, Suite 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.CB-Pro.com
www.midatlanticresidential.com
Darlene Bridgette
Laura R. Byrd, REALTOR
Associate Broker, ABR, SFR, SRES Bridging the Gap to HomeOwnership!
ABRÂŽ, MRP, SFRÂŽ
Towne Realty 2306 Cunningham Drive Hampton,VA 23666 OfďŹ ce 757-826-1930; Direct 757-251-6046 Cell 757-692-4999; Fax 757-838-2596 darlenebridgette@gmail.com www.DarleneBridgette.com
2015 BHH Affiliates LLC. An independently owned and operated broker member of BHH Affiliates LLC.
Opening Doors To Your New Home For Over 40 years Call Today For Your Personal Buyer/Seller Consultation
LONG & FOSTER REALTORSÂŽ
Each OfďŹ ce Is Independently Owned and Operated.
2310 Tower Place, Suite 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.cb-pro.com/kridley Each OfďŹ ce Is Independently Owned And Operated
NANCY PETRUSKA
“Leading you to the House, you desire in your Heart, to call your Homeâ€? 5234-110 Monticello Ave Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 Cell: 757-947-4466 • OfďŹ ce: 757-229-4400 Marcine.Spencer@LongandFoster.com
REALTORÂŽ ASPÂŽ
Cell: (757) 509-0257 Fax: (757) 217-3944 joaniegummo@williamewood.com www.williamewood.com/joaniegummo
Producer 2000-2007
Each OďŹƒce Independently Owned & Operated
J G
ÂŽ
Carla Stokes REALTORÂŽ
Specialties: Residential Sales, Relocation, Short Sales, Foreclosures & Investors Mobile/Text (757) 593-4508 e-Fax (757) 470-5489 LauraByrd86@gmail.com www.LauraByrd.com Licensed REALTORÂŽ in Virginia, Serving All of Hampton Roads
PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ
2310 Tower Place, Ste 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.cb-pro.com
720 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Ste 116 Newport News, Virginia 23606 Cell: 757-746-0240 Business: 757-833-8400 Fax: 757-833-0545 Email: cstokes@century21nachman.com
Each OďŹƒce Independently Owned & Operated
37+ Years of Excellence in Real Estate PROFESSIONAL, REALTORSÂŽ
(757) 592-4616 CELL (757) 838-1111 OFFICE (757) 470-5443 Efax pharrelson@cb-pro.com PATTIE HARRELSON CSP, GRI, CBR
2310 Tower Place, Suite 103 Hampton, VA 23666 www.cb-pro.com
Each OfďŹ ce Is Independently Owned And Operated.
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Ruby S. Conn, CRS Specialist in Relocation, Luxury Homes, First-Time Homebuyers, Waterfront, Foreclosures/Short Sales, and Military Families OfďŹ ce: (757) 595-8895 Cell: (757) 871-2075 Fax: (757) 217-3964 juliecrist@williamewood.com Associate Broker - ABR,CIPS,SFR http://www.williamewood.com/juliecrist
Julie Crist
757-291-4744
www.rubyconnrealtor.com Quintuple Diamond Award Exceptional Service, Proven Results! 1 OLD OYSTER POINT RD. NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602 757-873-6900
Real Estate Professionals
“I always give a 110% to my clients�
Judy Sawyer, GRI
Man and a Tractor
Finding greater savings with fantastic local service and support has never been easier
has a vision working in the SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE AND HE LISTENS TO HIS CUSTOMERS
Stone Grading driveways, Parking Lots & Sm. Private Roads, Lot & Field Cutting, Overgrown Real Estate Property & Res. Lawn Cutting, Thatching, Seeding & Aerating; Cultivating Flower Beds & Borders - Garden Tilling & Disc Plowing- Ball Fields- to include Sand and Grading, Small Trees, Pruning & Planting; Fence Post Augering & Repairing Wooden Fences; Gutter Cleaning & Repair; Power washing: Vinyl Siding, Brick & Sidewalks; StoreFront Window Cleaning; Ground Leveling; New Home Construction Grading
3759 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072
Living Here
OfďŹ ce Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Tel: 804-642-5075 Toll Free: 800-554-8096 Fax: 804-642-5291 Email: info@action-insurance.net
It’s Always a Fair Price • Call 757-637-5651
Apartments & Property Management PEAR TREE PARK TOWNHOMES 2,3,4 BR Townhomes All Utilities included. Now accepting applications for our wait list. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
174 Alan Drive • Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-6066
ow!!! Available n
Huge 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Call for details 757-273-7915 OODS 23608 MISTYCtW #3, NN, VA 5
at – Fri. 9 to 557 DiplomOfďŹ ce hours: Mon. Sa t. 10-4 &
Call CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty for Professional Property Management Ginger Elmore or Jeannie Smith 757-827-1300 720 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Ste 116 Newport News, Virginia 23606 Each OfďŹ ce Independently Owned and Operated
Š2015 BHH AfďŹ liates LLC.An independently owned and operated broker member of BHH AfďŹ liates LLC.
Sunday, May 24, 2015
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
E
very year is an election year in Virginia, a quirk of the state’s unique political structure. In 2015, all 140 seats in the General Assembly – 100 House seats, and 40 in the Senate – are on the ballot. House members serve two-year terms, senators four years at a time. Del. Mamye BaCote is retiring at the end of this year and, based on recent history, there are a couple of likely close races on the Peninsula, so a few of these names may change come November. Here are the federal and state elected officials for Hampton Roads:
U.S. Senate Sen. Mark Warner (D) Washington, D.C., office: 475 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-2023 Norfolk office: 101 W. Main Street Suite 4900 Norfolk, Va. 23510 Phone: 757-441-3079 Contact online at: www.warner.senate.gov/public/ index.cfm/contact Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (D) Washington, D.C., office: 388 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-4024 Virginia Beach office: 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 120 Virginia Beach, Va. 23462 Phone: 757-518-1674 Contact online at: www.kaine.senate.gov/contact
U.S. House of Representatives Rep. J. Randy Forbes, R-Chesapeake Washington, D.C., office 2135 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-6365 Chesapeake district office 505 Independence Parkway, Suite 104 Chesapeake, Va. 23320 Phone: 757-382-0080 Contact online at: www.forbes.house.gov/contact/ zipauth.htm
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Rep. Scott Rigell, R-Virginia Beach Washington, D.C., office: 418 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-4215 Peninsula office: 1100 Exploration Way, Suite 302 R Hampton, Va. 23666 Phone: 757-687-8290 Contact online at: www.rigell.house.gov/contact/ Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, D-Newport News Washington, D.C., office: 1201 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C., 20515 Phone: 202-225-8351 Hampton Roads office: 2600 Washington Ave., Suite 1010 Newport News, Va. 23607 Phone: 757-380-1000 Contact online at: www.bobbyscott.house.gov/ email-bobby-scott Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Westmoreland Washington, D.C., office: 2454 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-4261 Yorktown office: 401 Main Street P.O. Box 494 Yorktown, Va. 23690 Phone: 757-874-6687 Contact online at: www.wittman.house.gov/contact-form
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) Phone: 804-786-2211 Address: 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, Va. 23219 Contact online at: www.governor.virginia.gov/ commonwealth/email-thegovernor/ Lt. Gov. Ralph S. Northam (D) Phone: 804-786-2078 Email: ltgov@ltgov.virginia.gov Address: PO Box 1195 Richmond, Va. 23218 Attorney General Mark R. Herring (D) Phone: 804-786-2071 Address: 900 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 Contact online at: www.ag.virginia.gov/ContactUsForm/ ContactForm.aspx
HERE’S HOW TO CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
Virginia State Senate Sen. Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. (D) 6th District: includes Mathews County Phone: 804-698-7506, 757-787-1094 Email: district06@senate.virginia.gov Address: 23349 Cross Street P.O. Box 760 Accomac, Va. 23301 Sen. Mamie Locke (D) 2nd District: parts of Hampton, Newport News City, Portsmouth and York County Phone: 804-698-7502, 757-825-5880 Email: district02@senate.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 9048 Hampton, Va. 23670 Sen. Louise Lucas (D) 18th District: parts of Isle of Wight County and Suffolk Phone: 804-698-7518, 757-397-8209 Email: district18@senate.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 700 Portsmouth, Va. 23705-0700 Sen. Ryan McDougle (R) 4th District: includes Middlesex County Phone: 804-698-7504, 804-730-1026 Email: district04@senate.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 187 Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 Sen. John Miller (D) 1st District: parts of Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, parts of James City and York counties, and all of Williamsburg Phone: 804-698-7501, 757-595-1100 Email: district01@senate.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 6113 Newport News, Va. 23606 Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. (R) 3rd District: includes Gloucester and New Kent counties, Poquoson and parts of Hampton, Suffolk and Isle of Wight, York and James City counties Phone: 804-698-7503, 757-259-7810 Email: district03@senate.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 6205 Williamsburg, Va. 23188
Virginia House of Delegates Del. Mamye BaCote (D) 95th District: parts of Hampton, Newport News Phone: 804-698-1095, 757-244-4415 Email: DelMBaCote@house.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 5154 Newport News, Va. 23605
Del. Gordon Helsel (R) 91st District: includes Poquoson; parts of Hampton, York County Phone: 804-698-1091, 757-969-9036 Email: DelGHelsel@house.virginia.gov Address: 2A Victory Blvd. Poquoson, VA 23662 Del. Keith Hodges (R) 98th District: includes Gloucester and Mathews counties Phone: 804-698-1098, 804-277-9801 Email: DelKHodges@house.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 928 Urbanna, Va. 23175 Del. S. Chris Jones (R) 76th District: includes part of Suffolk Phone: 804-698-1076, 757-483-6242 Email: DelCJones@house.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 5059 Suffolk, Va. 23435-0059 Del. T. Monty Mason (D) 93rd District: Williamsburg, parts of Newport News and James City and York counties Phone: 804-698-1093 Email: DelMMason@house.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 232 Williamsburg, Va. 23187 Del. Richard Morris (R) 64th District: includes parts of Isle of Wight County and Suffolk Phone: 804-698-1064, 757-912-1644 Email: DelRMorris@house.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 128 Carrollton, Va. 23314 Del. Brenda Pogge (R) 96th District: parts of Newport News, James City and York counties Phone: 804-698-1096, 757-223-9690 Email: DelBPogge@house.virginia.gov Address: 1201 Jamestown Road Williamsburg, Va. 23185 Del. Jeion Ward (D) 92nd District: part of Hampton Phone: 804-698-1092, 757-827-5921 Email: DelJWard@house.virginia.gov Address: P.O. Box 7310 Hampton, Va. 23666 Del. David Yancey (R) 94th District: part of Newport News Phone: 804-698-1094, 757-897-3953 Email: DelDYancey@house.virginia.gov P.O. Box 1163 Newport News, Va. 23601
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o matter what type of education you’re looking for, it’s available here in Hampton Roads.
Bryant & Stratton College. Hampton. Private. The facility at Peninsula Town Center opened in 2010. It offers 13 full- and part-time associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in fields such as business, human resources and nursing, professional development and certificates, and includes a fully functional medical assisting lab. www.bryantstratton.edu. 896-6001. Christopher Newport University. Newport News. Public. Offers more than 80 academic majors and programs for approximately 5,000 students. Offers master’s degrees in three disciplines. The Ferguson Center for the Arts provides a hands-on training venue for students and year-round events and performances for the public. The Trible Library houses special collections in addition to multimedia facilities and the university’s main library. www.cnu.edu. 594-7000. College of William and Mary. Williamsburg. Public. The second-oldest university in the nation. Liberal-arts education for approximately 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Arts and sciences, business administration, education, law, marine science and public-policy programs. The university’s Peninsula Center is located at 11828 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 112, Newport News. The university’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science/School of Marine Science is at Gloucester Point in Gloucester County. The university’s Richard Bland College, a junior college, is near Petersburg. www.wm.edu. 221-4000. Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk. Public. About 1,000 students in certificate, master’s and doctorate degree programs and 325 more in medical residency training. Affiliated with 30 health care facilities across Hampton Roads. www.evms.edu. 446-5600. ECPI. Private. Offers programs in technology, health sciences, business and culinary arts at locations in Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. www.ecpi.edu. 800986-1200. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Florida-based, with students at branch campuses at Hampton Roads military bases. Private. Undergraduate programs in aviation maintenance management, technical management and professional aeronautics. Graduate programs also offered. www.erau.edu. 887-0980 at Fort Eustis; 764-2662 at Langley Air Force Base; 4405078 at Naval Station Norfolk; 437-8061 at 38
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The skyline at Christopher Newport University took on a different look after the scaffolding on Christopher Newport Hall, the administration building, was removed. Shown from left are the Paul and Rosemary Trible Library, C. Larry and Mary Pope Chapel, and the hall.
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programs. www.nsu.edu. 823-8600.
George Washington University. Washington, D.C.-based, with a graduate center in Newport News. Private. Programs include education administration, leadership development, human resources and engineering management. http://nearyou.gwu.edu/hamptonroads/index.html. 269-4949.
Old Dominion University. Norfolk. Public. The largest university in Hampton Roads, with more than 24,000 students studying more than 165 programs. The university awards bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Has a Peninsula Higher Education Center in Hampton. www.odu.edu. 683-3000.
Hampton University. Hampton. Private. One of the nation’s best known historically black universities. Serves more than 4,500 students. Offers 90 programs in a wide range of technical and liberal arts disciplines from certificate to doctoral degrees. Hampton U Online, the Web-based virtual campus of Hampton University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. www.hamptonu.edu. 727-5000.
Paul D. Camp Community College. Twoyear college with campuses in Franklin and Suffolk and a center in Smithfield. Public. Offers associate degrees, certificates and career studies certificates in transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; community special interest classes and youth summer classes are offered at the Regional Workforce Development Center. www.pdc.edu. 569-6700.
Norfolk State University. Norfolk. Public. Historically black university with about 7,000 students and degree programs offered at six schools: liberal arts, business, education, science and technology, social work and extended learning. Awards associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates in some
Rappahannock Community College. Gloucester County and Warsaw. Public. Professional or college-transfer associate degrees awarded, as well as many certificate programs in areas such as law enforcement, nursing, culinary arts and instruc-
tional technology. Also distance-education/online courses and workforce training. www.rcc.vccs.edu. 804-758-6700. Regent University. Virginia Beach. Private. Christian institution founded in 1978 by broadcaster Pat Robertson. Variety of undergraduate, master’s, law and doctoral degree programs serving more than 5,000 students at campuses in Virginia Beach (main campus), Washington, D.C., and online. www.regent.edu. 800-373-5504. St. Leo University. Florida-based institution, with branch campuses at five Hampton Roads military bases. Private Catholic liberal-arts university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 40 academic programs. www.saintleo.edu. 800-334-5532. Stratford University. Private. The Newport News campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as information technology, hospitality, culinary arts, business and health sciences. http://www.stratford.edu/newport-newsSee EDUCATION/Page 39
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Education Continued from 38 campus. 757-873-4235. Strayer University. Campuses in Newport News, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and online. Private. Offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration, accounting, business, education and information technology. www.strayer.edu. 888-311-0355. Thomas Nelson Community College. Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg-area campuses serving more than 11,000 students. Public. More than 100 degrees and certificates in transfer or occupational programs in business, public services, information systems, mathematics, communications, humanities, social sciences, engineering, science and allied health. Workforce training through the Peninsula Workforce Development Center. www.tncc.edu. 825-2700. Tidewater Community College. Campuses in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth; as well as a Re-
gional Workforce Development Center in Suffolk. Public. General academic courses; career-oriented programs in areas such as automotive technology, computer networking, culinary arts, health professions and job-skills training for employment or promotion. Serves nearly 30,000 students. www.tcc.edu. 822-1122 Troy University. Alabama-based, with branch campuses at Hampton Roads military bases and online offerings. Private. Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, such as business management, criminal justice, political science, psychology, social science, and sports and fitness management. http://trojan.troy.edu/globalcampus/sites/hamptonroads. 451-8202 University of Virginia. Public. The Newport News extension center offers programs and services for nontraditional adult learners. In addition to adult degree programs, students can select from a range of undergraduate/post-baccalaureate, graduate or professional noncredit certificate programs. http://www.scps.virginia.edu/ locations/location-detail/newport-news. 757-594-0792.
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Virginia Tech. Public. The Hampton Roads centers offer classes in Newport News and Virginia Beach, with graduate programs in engineering, information technology and education. http:// www.hrc.vt.edu. 594-7433.
Virginia Wesleyan College. Located on the Norfolk-Virginia Beach boundary. Private. About 1,400 students enrolled in 34 undergraduate programs in humanities, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences. Adult study program offered. www.vwc.edu. 455-3200.
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xplore animals, plants and planets at these museums, which offer exhibits that please parents and children alike. Animals, plants and planets are all covered at area museums. Many of the museums, notably the Air & Space Center and the Virginia Living Museum, have exhibits that kids love. 1. Bluebird Gap Farm. 60-acre nature center with 250 domestic and wild animals, picnic area, nature trail, playground and master gardeners display. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WednesdayMonday. Free. 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton. 827-2765. hampton.gov/ bbgf 2. Children’s Museum of Virginia. Hands-on exhibits exploring physical science, a train and toy collection and a planetarium. Adults (18 & older) $11; children ages 2-17 $10; military and seniors $10. Children 2 and under free. Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays except for Monday holidays. 221 High St., Portsmouth. 393-5258. childrensmuseumva.com 3. Nauticus, The National Maritime Center. Interactive exhibits on naval power and maritime commerce, as well as live sea creatures, films and displays on weather. Memorial DayLabor Day open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Otherwise, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Adults $15.95; children (4-12) $11.50. 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. 664-1000. nauticus.org 4. Norfolk Botanical Gardens. 155-acre park features more than 20 themed gardens with azaleas, camel-
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lias, roses, rhododendrons and other specimens. Boat and tram tours. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21through March; April-Oct. 20 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Adults $11; seniors and military $10; children and youth (3-18) $9; members and toddlers 2 and under free. 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. 441-5830. nbgs.org 5. SPCA Exotic Animal Sanctuary & Petting Zoo. Nearly 100 animals, including antelopes, deer, llamas, goats, sheep, otters, peacocks, kangaroos and tigers. 11a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Adults and children 3-12 years $2; 2 years and under free. 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 595-1399. peninsulaspca.com/zoo 6. Virginia Air & Space Center. Official visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base traces Hampton’s historic links to the story of flight and the birth of America’s space program. Extended summer hours May 21through Sept. 7: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Exhibits: Members free. Nonmembers: adults $18; seniors (65+) $16; active military, NASA $15; children (3-18) $14.50. Tickets include free IMAX films. 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. 727-0900. vasc.org 7. Virginia Living Museum. Explores Virginia’s natural heritage through indoor and outdoor exhibits combining elements of a wildlife park, science museum, botanical garden, aviary, aquarium, observatory and cafe. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaySaturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Adults $17; children (3-12) $13. Planetarium extra. 524 J. Clyde Morris
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Blvd., Newport News. 5951900. thevlm.org 8. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Nationally ranked attraction features more than 700,000 gallons of aquariums, live animal habitats, nature trail, marshlands, outdoor aviary and interactive exhibits. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Adults $28; seniors (62+) and military with ID $26; military senior with ID $24; children (3-11) $21; military children (3-11) $19. IMAX films extra. 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. 385-FISH. virginiaaquarium.com 9. Virginia Zoological Park. 53-acre park features nearly 400 animals ranging from African elephants to Siberian tigers, including many on view in an 8-acre expansion based on Africa’s Okavango Delta. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed
major winter holidays. Members free; adults $11; seniors (62+), military and AAA members $10; children (2-11), $9; Norfolk college students with ID: free; individuals with ADArecognized disability and one companion: free. Train extra. 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. 441-2374. virginiazoo.org 10. Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, also known as Jefferson Lab. Department of Energy nuclear physics laboratory that explores the building blocks of matter, such as quarks and gluons. Closed to the public, but opens its doors during special events, including student science competitions. Check the lab’s website for more information: jlab.org. 12000 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. 269-7100.
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NASA Langley Research Center The center in Hampton was founded in 1917 as the nation’s first civilian aeronautics laboratory. NASA Langley built its name on aeronautics research, and almost every commercial and military plane produced in this country has been tested at its wind tunnels. Its engineers helped push pilots past the sound barrier and continue today to make significant contributions toward making air travel faster, safer, quieter and more fuelefficient. The center was also the original training site for NASA’s first astronauts in the Mercury program. Neil Armstrong practiced moon landings at its massive gantry. It was NASA Langley that led the mission that put the two Viking landers on Mars in 1976 — the first landers on the Red Planet in the first attempt to detect life there. And it was Langley researchers who conducted millions of computer simulations that allowed the Curiosity rover to land safely on Mars in 2012 to search for evidence that the Red Planet once supported life. Now its researchers are involved in the post-Space Shuttle era of exploration. Several teams are working on various aspects of the next-generation Space Launch System rockets and Orion crew capsule, both key to sending U.S. astronauts back into space again from American soil. NASA plans to use the SLS and Orion to send astronauts deep into space on an Asteroid Redirect Mission and eventually to Mars. NASA Langley has a projected FY2016 budget of $829 million, including nearly $94 million for a 75,000-square-foot Measurement Systems Laboratory to conduct worldclass research and development. The center’s roughly 3,500 employees are about evenly split between civil service and contract workers. Together, they’re also developing the next-generation aircraft technologies needed to help transform the national air transportation system, study Earth’s atmosphere and support space missions through structure and materials analysis.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility The facility is a national nuclear physics laboratory in Newport News operated by Jefferson Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy. Known as Jefferson Lab, its equipment allows scientists from around the globe to peer inside the nucleus of the atom to study quarks and gluons — the building blocks of matter. It has more than a million square feet of building space sitting on 169 acres and an annual budget of nearly $150 million, mostly
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from the DOE. Since 2009, its underground Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility, called CEBAF, has been undergoing a $340 million upgrade to double its energy from 6 gigaelectron volts to 12 giga-electron volts. With this much power, physicists will gain an even deeper look into atomic structures. The upgrade will be completed in 2017. Now the lab is also hoping to become DOE’s chosen site for a proposed underground Electron Ion Collider (EIC), a $1 billion device that would study quantum chromodynamics, the theory of strong interactions between quarks and gluons. Scientists at Jefferson Lab also developed imaging devices that detect smaller cancer tumors than standard methods. The technology has been commercially developed by Newport News-based Dilon Technologies Inc. The lab is also advancing particle acceleration and detection capabilities, as well as laser, supercomputing and cryogenics technologies.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science The institute provides research, education and guidance to government, industry and the community. It also operates the School of Marine Science, a graduate school at the College of William and Mary. Many scientists there focus their research on the beleaguered Chesapeake Bay, but VIMS’ expertise is noted around the world, including the effects of climate change on coral reefs and polar ice. Local projects include studying how pollution harms the bay, investigating fish kills and algae blooms and seeking to restore the bay’s depleted oyster population. VIMS also has restoration programs focusing on the bay’s sea grass and blue crab stock. The institute was chartered in 1940 and is located on the York River at Gloucester Point.
Eastern Virginia Medical School EVMS is one of the only schools of medicine and health professions in the country founded by the community for the community. It opened in Norfolk in 1973 and since then has graduated more than 5,000 health professionals, with nearly 3,500 alumni practicing around the state. It’s a nationally known education and research center, and its faculty members see patients and conduct research in a wide range of specialties, such as cancer, diabetes, geriatrics, women’s health and sleep medicine. Research in reproductive medicine conducted at the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine led to the birth of the nation’s first child through in vitro fertilization. Every day, EVMS Medical Group physicians and surgeons care for more than 1,000 people. And every year, the facility has an $824 million impact on the regional economy.
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Cycling The Peninsula offers many opportunities for cycling enthusiasts. Courses and trailways in the Tidewater region tend to be flat but are often scenic, offering meadow views and woodlands. Many trails and courses are open to riders of all experience levels, and there are organizations to help find a ride that’s the right fit. REGIONAL EVENTS BikeVirginia. The organization hosts its annual Bike Virginia Tour in June and July. 8005-C Creighton Parkway No. 205, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Visit bikevirginia.org for more information. GROUP RIDES Peninsula Bicycling Association. Group rides throughout the Peninsula and monthly meetings. P.O. Box 12115, Newport News, 23612-2115. Contact the group at StealthTDI@spamarrest.com and include PBA in the subject line. pbabicycling.org. Williamsburg Area Bicyclists. Group rides several times per week year-round, mostly in Williamsburg. Coordinates Bike Month during May. P.O. Box 2222, Williamsburg, 23187-2222. wabonline.org. Eastern Virginia Mountain Biking Association. Group often rides at New Quarter Park in Williamsburg, Freedom Park and York River State Park, among other places. Jim Irby, president@evma.org. evma.org.
Jeff Morrison hits on the driving range at Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort in Newport News. There are many golf courses in the area.
Golf Hit the links. The PGA and LPGA have made stops at the area’s courses, some of which were designed by legendary golfers. Fees can vary widely by season, day (even
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Outdoors Continued from 42 645-2030. colonialheritageclub.com. Cypress Creek Golfers’ Club. Given a 41/2-star rating by Golf Digest. Designed by local golf legend Curtis Strange. Semiprivate. Rates vary by season, tee time. 600 Cypress Creek Parkway, off Route 10 Bypass in Smithfield. 365-4774. cypresscreekgolfersclub.com. Deer Cove Golf Course. Civilians, $13 (9 holes open) daily, $20 for 18 holes. Carts $8 for 9 holes, $13 for 18 holes. Active military, $10 for 9 holes, $15 for 18 holes. Retired military, $11 for 9 holes, $17 for 18 holes. Need to be able to get on base. Cheatham Annex Naval Supply Center, at the end of Route 199 at Colonial Parkway in York County. 887-6539. Eaglewood Golf Course. For military, Department of Defense employees, dependents and guests. Raptor course open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. during the summer, also has a driving range. Rates vary by military status, day and time of day. Langley Air Force Base. 764-4547. Ford’s Colony. Semiprivate. Various levels of membership available, and courses are also open to nonmembers. 54 holes (Marsh Hawk, Blackheath and Blue Heron courses). 240 Ford’s Colony Drive, Williamsburg. 258-4100. clubcorp.com/Clubs/ Ford-s-Colony-Country-Club/.
Gloucester Country Club. Weekends: $28 per person for 18 holes with cart; $14 to walk, unlimited holes; hand cart rental $1.50. Weekdays: $27 for 18 holes with cart, $20 for 9 holes with cart. Senior rates available on weekdays. Golf Club Road, off Route 17, Gloucester. 804-693-2662. Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Hosted the 2004 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship and the 2007 NCAA Men’s Division I Championship. Features three courses: the Gold, the Green and the Spotswood. Contact the golf club about membership rates. 401 South England St., Williamsburg. 220-7696. www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/do/wellness-and-recreation/golf/ The Hamptons. 27 holes: The Woods, The Lakes and The Links each have nine. 18 holes, $19 weekdays; $21 on weekends, with cart fee $10.70. Golf lessons available with PGA pro Gary Anderson. 320 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. 766-9148. hampton.gov/ index.aspx?NID=335. Honey Bee Golf Club. Public. Rates range between $27-$37 weekdays, $27-$47 weekends and holidays. Prices include tax and cart. Lower rates for associate members. Discounts for seniors, military and first responders on weekdays. 2500 S. Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. 471-2768. Kiln Creek Golf and Country Club. Semiprivate. Contact golf course for rates. Head Professional Ed Collins and First Assistant Joey Brunet. 1003 Brick Kiln Blvd., Newport News, 23602. 988-3220. kilncreekgolf.com.
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Kingsmill Golf Club. Private. Must be a member or resort guest to play. Championship courses designed by Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Tom Clark and Curtis Strange. River Course, Plantation Course, Woods Course. Rates vary by season, tee time. 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, 23185. 253-3906. kingsmill.com/golf. Kiskiack Golf Club. Semiprivate. Rates vary by day, tee time, lower rates for members and guests. Nine-hole games offered. 8104 Club Drive, Williamsburg, just off the Croaker exit on I-64. 566-2200. www.kiskiackgc.com. Lambert’s Point. Nine holes. MondayFriday $17 with cart, $13 without cart. Weekends $19 with cart, $14 without cart. To play an 18-hole game, add $5 to weekday rates and $7 to weekend rates. Located at Old Dominion University. 489-1677. Links at City Park. Nine holes, $12, $17 with cart. $10 twilight rate. 5 Cpl J M Williams Ave., Portsmouth City Park. 465-1500. Nansemond River Golf Club. Call for rates. 1000 Hillpoint Blvd. Suffolk. 5394356. nansemondrivergolfclub.com. Newport News Golf Club. Deer Run and Cardinal Championship courses. Fees vary by course and time of day. 901 Clubhouse Way, Newport News. 886-7925. nngolfclub.com. Ocean View Golf Course. Public. $25 on weekdays before 9 a.m., $29 9-11 a.m. $27 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $24 1-4 p.m., $19 after 4 p.m. $36
on weekends until 11 a.m., $30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.., $25 after 1 p.m. 9610 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk. 480-2094. Piankatank River Golf Club. Semiprivate. $39 on weekdays, $52 on the weekends. 6198 Stormont Road , Hartsfield in Middlesex County. 804-776-6516. piankatankrivergolf.com Pines Golf Course. 27 holes. Rates vary by military status, day and time of day. Fort Eustis, Newport News. 878-2252. http:// new.jbleforcesupport.com/the-pines-golfcourse. Riverfront Golf Club. $49.50-59.50 weekdays; $59.50-$69.50 on weekends. Lower rates available to Virginia residents and active duty military. 5200 River Club Drive, Suffolk. 484-2200. riverfrontgolf.com. Sewells Point Golf Course. Military: Monday-Thursday 18 holes $31 with cart, $18 without cart. 9 holes $18.50 with cart, $10 without cart. Twilight (after 3 p.m.) $20 Monday-Thursday, $25 Friday-Sunday Civilian: Monday-Thursday 18 holes $39 with cart, $26 without cart. 9 holes $25.50 with cart, $17 without cart. Twilight $25 Monday-Thursday $30 with cart FridaySunday. Military course at Norfolk Naval Station. 444-5572. The Club at Viniterra. Designed by Rees Jones and open to the public. Call for pricing and to schedule tee times. 8400 Old Church Road, New Kent. 804-932-3888. Viniterra.com. See OUTDOORS/Page 44
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HAMPTON ROADS HAS A VARIETY OF HEALTH & FITNESS CLUBS
Outdoors Continued from 43 Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent. Semi-private. Rates vary by day, tee time, includes cart. Memberships available. Interstate 64 to exit 214, Route 155, New Kent County. 804-966-7023. www.royalnewkent.com. Tradition Golf Club at Stonehouse. Semi-private. Rates vary by day, tee time, includes cart. Memberships available. Take I-64 to exit 227, take 30 North and the course is about a half-mile on your right, in James City. 9700 Mill Pond Run, Toano. 566-1138. Sleepy Hole Golf Course. Public. Regular rates $25-$53. Ranks No. 8 on Golf Digest’s list of most affordable public courses in the country. 4700 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk. 538-4100. www.sleepyholegolfcourse.com. Suffolk Golf Course. Public. Rates vary by day, tee time. Rates include cart. 1227 Holland Road, Suffolk. 539-6298. Virginia Beach National. Call for rates, which include green and cart fees. Discounts for Virginia residents, military and seniors offered. Memberships available. Pete Dye and Curtis Strange designed the course, formerly known as the TPC of Virginia Beach. 2500 Tournament Drive, Virginia Beach. 563-9440. vbnational.com Williamsburg National. Rates vary by day, season. Two courses. Designed by Tom Clark. 3700 Centerville Road, Williamsburg. 826-5732. wngc.com. The Woodlands Golf Course. Public. $17 for 18 holes on weekdays. 18 holes for $19 weekends. Cart not included. Specials available. 9 Woodland Road, Hampton. 727-1195. thewoodlandsva.com.
Hunting Chickahominy WMA. Deer, turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, doves and waterfowl can be hunted at Chickahominy. The area boasts abundant white-tailed deer, as well as turkeys that use the area extensively, and squirrels, which are plentiful most years. It also sustains fair quail and rabbit populations, and ducks are commonly seen in beaver pones and tidal waters near the area. Hunters of waterfowl are allowed access on a first-come, first-served basis. They are allowed to use floating blinds, but not stationary blinds. 12510 Eagles Nest Road, Charles City. The area can be approached from U.S. Route 60 at Providence Forge by taking state Highway 155 south,
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then left onto Route 614, left on 615 and bear right onto 623. Hog Island WMA. On the Hog Island Tract, hunting with a gun is only allowed for waterfowl, which is strictly controlled. Those wishing to hunt there must submit an application through the agency quota hunt system, and a drawing takes place in mid-October. Hunters chosen through the drawing. Hunters who are chosen can use department-constructed blinds that accommodate three hunters each. The Carlisle Tract, where deer, dove, quail, squirrel, rabbit and turkey can be hunted, is open to the general public under general regulations, or as posted. 7938 Hog Island Road, Surry. The area is accessed from state Route 10, between the towns of Surry and Smithfield, north via Routes 650 or 617. Dismal Swamp Tract of Cavalier WMA. Home to black bears, deer, quails, rabbits, squirrels and songbirds, firearms are not allowed on the Dismal Swamp tract, though they can be used on the 3,800-acre main tract of Cavalier WMA about six miles southeast. Archery tackle, including
long bows, recurve bows, compound bows and crossbows, can be used to hunt any legal species in season. Hunters don’t need a lottery hunt authorizations to hunt on the Dismal Swamp tract. However, they do need a quota hunt reservation during the general deer firearms season on the main Cavalier tract. 51427 George Washington Highway South, Chesapeake. Take Route 17 south to Ballahack Road. Go left on Ballahack for 1.5 miles, and the entrance to Cavalier WMA is on the right. Ragged Island WMA. Deer can be found in the pine islands and other high ground. Raccoons, rabbits, foxes and squirrels are also in the area. Waterfowl, such as black ducks, mallards, scaup, gadwall, ruddy ducks, buffleheads and goldeneyes, can be hunted by jump-shooting the ponds and creeks, as well as using licensed blinds on the wider creeks or on the James River. The marshes are also places to spot clapper rails. The area is bisected by U.S. Routes 17 and 258, and state Route 32, southwest of Newport News and Hampton at the southern end of the James River Bridge.
Gyms Hampton Roads has a variety of health and fitness clubs, each with different resources. Crunch. Located on 12255 Hornsby Lane, across from Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News, this club has a variety of free weight and cardiovascular machines and tanning equipment. Members get one free personal training session, with additional sessions available for an extra fee. The gym offers two levels of membership, with group exercise classes available with peak membership. For membership costs and more information, call 249-1315. Curves For Women. With locations in Chesapeake, Hampton, James City County, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg, these facilities specialize in 30-minute workouts, three times a week, consisting of strength training and aerobics. For location information, visit curves.com/locations. One Life Fitness. Located at 815 City See OUTDOORS/Page 45
FROM ROWING TO RUNNING, THERE’S PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO AROUND THE REGION
Outdoors Continued from 44 Center Blvd. and 11805 Fountain Way in Newport News, some of the amenities include racquetball and basketball courts and a theater that has cardio equipment instead of seats. You can watch movies on a projection screen while you work out. Group exercise classes and personal training are also available. For more information, call 599-1888 (City Center Blvd.), 599-5433 (Fountain Way) or visit onelifefitness.com. Additional locations in Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Pilates Training Center. A by-appointment studio at 502 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, also offers group classes. Information: 229-5002 or www.pilatescenter.net.
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Newport News Rugby Football Club. Practices Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Crittenden Middle School, with games on Saturdays. Open to members all over the Peninsula. Brendon Malovrh 870-0587. Information: newportnewsrugby.com.
Back Creek Park. Public. Open through Nov. 6 in 2015. Six lighted outdoor hard courts. $4 an hour before 5 p.m., $8 an hour after 5 p.m. Open 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 5-10:30 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday. Closed on weekends. 3000 Goodwin Neck Road. For more information, call York County Parks and Recreation. 8903850.
Williamsburg Inn. Semiprivate. Memberships available for families, individuals and juniors, and courts are available for hotel guests in Colonial Williamsburg. Six clay and two hard courts. Opens mid-March. Teaching pro available and pro shop. 136 East Francis Street, Williamsburg. 2207794.
Running While you can run anywhere your feet take you, if you like the thrill of competing or training with others, the Colonial Road Runners and the Peninsula Track Club offer plenty of local opportunities. Colonial Road Runners. Based in Williamsburg but serves runners from throughout southeastern Virginia. Organizes races, social events, daily group runs and weekly tempo run sessions Tat Warhill Trail and speed-work interval sessions Wednesdays at Walsingham Academy. Open to men and women of all ages. Races (each with run/walk between 5 and 10 kilometers, often along with 1-mile fun run) held annually in CRR Grand Prix 22-event series from February to December. P.O. Box 657, Williamsburg, 23187. Rick Platt, 2297375 or 345-1431. See colonialroadrunners.org for schedule and rickplatt1@juno.com.
Riverside Wellness and Fitness Centers. With a Newport News location and one in Gloucester, Riverside offers a variety of facilities and classes, depending on the location. Some locations offer such amenities as tennis, racquetball, volleyball and basketball courts, as well as swimming lessons. Group exercise classes, personal training and fitness testing also are available. ■ Newport News location: 12650 Jefferson Ave., 875-7525. ■ Gloucester location: 7516 Hospital Drive, 804-693-8888. For a list of membership costs, hours and available services, visit riversideonline.com/rwfc.
Peninsula Track Club. Has about 35 races a year, ranging from 5-kilometer events to half-marathons, including many summer events, along with social events. P.O. Box 11116, Newport News, 23601. Joe Harney 826-6952. peninsulatrackclub.com.
Total Fitness. A 24-hour location at 6120 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News provides personal training, sports strength camp and sports lifting. For membership and other information, call 827-0629 or totalfitnessclub.com.
Ft. Eustis Hash House Harriers. Group runs every other Saturday through trails in Newport News, Hampton, York County and Williamsburg, combined with social events. Join group at www.meetup.com/ FEH3-Hash/.
YMCA. With locations in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Mathews, Smithfield, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Suffolk and Virginia Beach, these facilities offer more than just aerobic and strength training equipment. Swimming lessons and group exercises also are available at some locations. For phone numbers in your area, visit ymca.net.
Tidewater Hash House Harriers. Group events several times a week on the Peninsula and Southside. For more information, visit th3.org.
Rowing Hampton Roads Rowing Club. Rowing on the Lafayette River in Norfolk, dedicated to all levels of rowers. The group participates in local and national regattas. Year-round rowing and coached hours five days a week available. 1650 Willow Wood Road, Norfolk. 852-9644. hrrc.net.
Sailing If being on the water is your style, there are opportunities for you. There are boat rentals, charter and group tours, or if you have your own water craft, boat ramps. Hampton Yacht Club. Private club with docks on the Hampton River. Offers educational programs, monthly meetings, sailing training for adults and seniors, and hosts races. 4707 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. 7220711. hamptonyc.com.
Centre Court Racquet Club. Semiprivate. Eight hard indoor courts. Members play for $20-$24 an hour. Nonmembers play for $25-$29 an hour. Leagues, lessons, clinics offered. 12445 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 595-5639. Hampton Tennis Center. Public. Open from April to October. Seven lighted outdoor clay courts. Memberships available. $5 per person for non-members. Leagues, lessons, clinics, camps offered. 9 Woodland Road, Hampton. 727-1193. hamptontenniscenter.com.
Windsurfing Windsurfing Enthusiasts of Tidewater. Generally meets once a month throughout Hampton Roads. Look for meeting schedule and other information at sailwet.com and windvisions.com. Contact Nick Datyner at 226-9011 for more information.
Motorsports If the need for speed is more your style, check out competitive go-kart racing at Langley Speedway in Hampton.
Huntington Park. Public. 20 hard outdoor courts with lights. Open 3 p.m.-9 p.m. from April through October. $4 per hour per court during daytime hours, $5 per hour per court during night-time hours (higher fee for light usage). Leagues and private lessons available. Also offers racquet stringing, ball machine and backboard. 361 Hornet Circle, Newport News. 247-8587.
Hampton Roads Kart Club. Has races from April through November at Langley Speedway. 3165 N. Armistead Road, Hampton, 23666 249-5278. hrkc.com.
Kingsmill. Private, available to members or resort guests only. 13 clay courts and two hard courts. Private/group lessons, junior clinics available. Reservations are not required but recommended. Visit www.kingsmill.com/recreation/tennis/ for information about fees. 931 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg. 253-3945.
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Howard Mast Tennis Complex. Public. 10 hard courts, four lighted. Tennis ball machine available for rental, tennis lessons offered. 201 Holly Lawn Parkway, Suffolk. 514-7243. McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center. Semiprivate. Six indoor courts. Hours and rates vary. Ball machine rental available. College of William and Mary, 705 S. Henry St., Williamsburg. 221-7378. Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center. Private. Three indoor hard courts and six hydra-clay outdoor courts at Newport News location. 12650 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. 875-7525. Outdoor court at Gloucester location. 7516 Hospital Drive, Gloucester. 693-8888. Two Rivers Country Club. Private. Four hard courts (two lighted) and six clay
Langley Speedway. Hosts Whelen AllAmerican Series races from April to October. 11 Dale Lemonds Drive, Hampton. 865-7223. langley-speedway.com.
Boo Williams SportsPlex. Opened in 2008, 135,000-square-foot sportsplex. Seats 4,000. Eight basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, eight field hockey fields, competition track surface. Court rentals available. 5 Armistead Pointe Parkway, Hampton 23666. 637-7300 and boowilliamssportsplex.com.
Baseball Norfolk Tides. Minor League Baseball AAA International League. Play from April-September, with home games at Harbor Park, 150 Park Ave., Norfolk 23510. 622-2222 or norfolktides.com. Peninsula Pilots. Coastal Plain League. Play from May-August, with home games at War Memorial Stadium, 1889 West Pembroke Ave., Hampton 23661. 245-2222 or peninsulapilots.com.
Hockey Norfolk Admirals. ECHL. Play from October-April, with home games at Scope Arena, 201 East Brambleton Ave., Norfolk 23510. 640-1212 or norfolkadmirals.com. Sunday, May 24, 2015
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TAKE IN THE REGION’S BEAUTY AT ONE OF THE MANY PARKS IN THE AREA
Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area. Bird watching, hunting, fishing, shooting range, public boat access. An access permit is needed for visitors ages 17 and older who do not have a Virginia hunting or fishing license or boating registration. Route 5 and Chickahominy River. 12510 Eagles Nest Road. 804-829-5336. www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas
3. Briarfield Park. A 49-acre athletic park. Softball, tennis, playground, picnic shelters, fitness trail, playground, restrooms. Open 7 a.m. to sunset daily. Wheelchair accessible. 1560 Briarfield Road. 726-8750.
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1. Beaverdam Park. Canoe, kayak, johnboat and paddle boat rentals; geocaching; playground; wildlife observation; picnic areas with grills; biking; hiking; horseback trails; exercise trail; fishing; volleyball; horseshoes; restrooms. Fishing and hunting licenses for sale. Fishing pier, picnic shelter and one lodge available for rent. 8687 Roaring Springs Road. 804-693-2107.
9. Grandview Nature Preserve. Marshland, beach area. Endangered birds and other wildlife. Open year round from sunrise to sunset. No wheelchair access. State Park Drive, off Beach Road in northeast Hampton.
Brown Park. Twenty acres with creek view developed by volunteers. SkateSpot is open, and disc golf and a dog park are in the works. Foster Road, off of Route 14 east of Courthouse.
Outlook Beach. Public beach open from sunrise to sunset. Gullick Drive on Fort Monroe.
Gloucester Point Beach Park. Picnic shelter, volleyball, horseshoes, beach, swimming, playground, picnic areas with grills, concession stand. Fishing pier, outdoor shower and public boat ramp. 1255 Greate Road, Gloucester Point. Tyndall’s Point Park. Named after Robert Tyndall, who charted the James and York rivers in 1608. York River fort, used during the Revolution and Civil wars, was located at the site. Picnic area, earthworks, interpretive trail. 1376 Vernon St. Woodville Park. Hundred acre nature park. Soccer, walking trails, nature path, memorial garden and pond. More athletic fields and trails are planned. Bray’s Point Road off Route 17 at Seawell’s Ordinary light. 3904 Woodville Park Road.
Hampton Hampton Parks and Recreation. 727-6348. Hampton.gov/ parks. Air Power Park. 15-acre park displaying the air power that played a vital part in America’s early space exploration and aircraft testing. Free. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Wheelchair accessible. 413 W. Mercury Blvd. 726-0650. Bluebird Gap Farm. A 60-acre farm with more than 150 domestic and wild animals, picnic shelter with grill, picnic tables, antique display barn, playground, nature trail, stage with seating, display garden and arboretum. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday. 60 Pine Chapel Road. 827-2765. 46
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Mill Point Park. Hampton River waterfront. Amphitheater seating for 300. Wheelchair accessible. Open 7 a.m.-sunset daily. 100 Eaton St.
Ridgway Park. 8 acres. Picnic shelter, playground and dog park. Open sunrise to sunset daily. 85 E. Mercury Blvd. 17. Sandy Bottom Nature Park. 456 acres. Nature center, camping, picnic shelters, fishing, canoe, dog park, paddle boat rentals, walking and biking nature trails, exhibits, classrooms and playground. Wheelchair accessible. 1255 Big Bethel Road. 825-4657. hampton.gov/sandybottom. Woodland Skateboard Park. Open sunrise to sunset for bikers, skateboards and in-line skaters. 9 Woodland Road.
Isle of Wight County Isle of Wight Parks and Recreation. 357-2291. Camptown Park. Community center, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, picnic shelter, softball field and soccer fields. 33475 Carver Road, Franklin. 569-9810. 4. Carrollton Nike Park. Softball and soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic areas, a fishing pier, nature and mountain bike trails, skate park, playground, senior center, recreation hall and multi-purpose room. Park open from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. seven days a week. 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton. 357-2291. 7. Fort Boykin Historic Park. A part of American history since 1623, constitutes a well-preserved example of military architecture of the Civil War era. Picnic shelter, beach access. Open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. 7410 Fort Boykin Trail, Smithfield. 357-0115.
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Gosnold’s Hope Park. 105-acre park has picnic shelters, campsites, boat ramp with kayak launch, fitness trail, athletic fields and playground. 901 E. Little Back River Road. 850-5116.
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Carousel Park. Wooden carousel from 1920. Has 48 horses and two chariots. Hours vary so call ahead. Rides are $2. 602 Settlers Landing Road. 727-0900 (ext. 780 for group bookings, ext. 717 for special events).
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Buckroe Beach and Park. Swimming, kayak and paddle boat rentals, playground, picnic shelters by reservation, restrooms. Open 7 a.m. to sunset daily. Wheelchair accessible. North First Street at end of Pembroke Avenue. 8505134.
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Fort Huger Historic Park. Used during the Civil War for the defense of Richmond. Self-guided tour. Open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. 15080 Talcott Terrace, Smithfield. 357-0115. Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area. Interpretive walking trail, wildlife observation, fishing, hunting. Foot of James River Bridge. www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas Riverview Park. Baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, game area, restrooms, shelter with tables, gazebo, playground, exercise court and trail, fenced tot lot. James Street, Smithfield. Windsor Castle Park. Walking and biking trails, kayak and canoe launch, dog park, picnic area, orchards, fishing pier and Windsor Castle historic site. Entrance to bike path is beside the dog park. Free. Open dawn to dusk daily. 301 Jericho Road, downtown Smithfield. 365-4200.
James City County James City County Parks and Recreation. 259-3200. www.jccegov.com/recreation. See NATURE PARKS/Page 48
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Nature Parks Continued from 46 Chickahominy Riverfront Park. 140-acre facility on the Chickahominy River. Includes two outdoor swimming pools, playground, boat ramp and rentals, fishing pier, campsites. 1350 John Tyler Highway. 2585020. Diascund Reservoir. Open for boating access and fishing. Public boat landing hours: one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset. 9551 Diascund Reservoir Park Road, off Route 60, Lanexa. 259-5360. 8. Freedom Park. 689 acres including the Williamsburg Botanical “Ellipse Garden.” Hiking and biking trails. Interpretive center and meeting rooms. Open daily 7 a.m. to sunset. 5537 Centerville Road. 259-4022.
Newport News Park offers biking and hiking trails, campgrounds, boat ramps, picnic areas, freshwater fishing and many more activities.
Beechlake Park. Basketball, freshwater fishing, geocaching, playground and hiking trails. End of Longmeadow Drive. 886-7912.
Bridge, paddle boat rentals and the five-mile Noland Trail. 100 Museum Drive. 596-2222. marinersmuseum.org/park-and-trail.
Jamestown Beach Park. Picnic area, charcoal grills, restored beach, observation pier. 2205 Jamestown Road (next to the ferry). 757-259-5360.
Christopher Newport Park. Floral gardens, greenspace, views of the shipyard and coal piers. 29th Street and West Avenue.
Little Creek Reservoir Park. Fishing pier, boat launch, ramp and dock, picnic shelters, playground, concessions, boat and motor rentals. 180 Lakeview Drive, Toano. 5661702.
Deer Park. Athletic fields, basketball, playground, geocaching, interpretive programs, freshwater fishing, gardens, freshwater lake, shelters, hiking trails, picnic shelters and restrooms. Wheelchair accessible. 11523 Jefferson Ave. 886-7912.
Newport News Park. 7,711-acre park offers arboretum, archery, bike rentals and trails, campgrounds, boat ramp, boat, canoe and paddle boat rentals, pier, disc golf, horseback riding, freshwater fishing, picnic shelters, aeromodelers flying field, playgrounds, volleyball, floral gardens, stages, trails, golf course, driving range, eateries and restrooms. Discovery Center. 13560 Jefferson Ave. 886-7912.
12. Mid County Park. Picnic shelters, Kidsburg playground, softball, tennis, pickleball, basketball, baseball, volleyball and fitness trails. 3793 Ironbound Road. 259-5360. Powhatan Creek Park and Blueway. Part of the Chesapeake Gateways Network; provides access to Jamestown Island and the James River. Small boat/canoe launch with parking for 20 vehicles. Five fishing piers. 1831 Jamestown Road. 259-5360. 20. Upper County Park. Outdoor swimming pool, sand volleyball, basketball, multiuse trails, 3.5-mile mountain bike trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters and playground. 180 Leisure Road, Toano. 566-1451 (summer) or 259-5360.
Newport News Newport News Parks and Recreation. 13560 Jefferson Ave. 757-886-7912. Rentals (camping and picnic shelters) 757-888-3333. nngov.com/parks-and-recreation. Anderson Park and Peterson’s Yacht Basin. Athletic field, basketball, beach, biking, interpretive programs, saltwater fishing, picnic shelters, baseball/softball, tennis, playground, public boat ramp and restrooms. Not wheelchair accessible. 16th Street and Oak Avenue.
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Denbigh Park and Boat Ramp. Boat ramp, saltwater fishing pier, geocaching, nature trail, overlooks Warwick River. Launch permit required. Wheelchair accessible. End of Denbigh Boulevard. Huntington Park. Virginia War Museum, Fort Fun playground, fishing pier, beach, public boat ramp, volleyball, tennis, rose garden, C&O steam locomotive, lighted athletic fields, snacks, restrooms. Wheelchair accessible. Off West Mercury Boulevard near James River Bridge. 886-7912; special events, 888-3333. James River Bridge Fishing Pier. Being rebuilt in stages. The first 900-foot section is scheduled to be completed and open to the public by May 1, 2015, with the next 350 feet to be finished by Aug. 1 to create a 1,250-foot pier. Plans are to extend the pier close to its original 3,000 feet, making it one of the longest municipal piers in the country. Open April-November. Bait shop, tackle, snacks. No permit required; fees apply. Foot of James River Bridge. King-Lincoln Park. Beach, shelters, saltwater fishing pier, playground, stage, tennis, athletic field, basketball, interpretive center, restrooms. 600 Jefferson Ave. 886-7912. The Mariners’ Museum Park. More than 550 acres featuring Lake Maury, Lion’s
Riverview Farm Park. Soccer fields, visitors center, dog park, nature trail, picnic shelters, gymnastics center, Fantasy Farm playground, concession stand, wheelchair accessible. 105 City Farm Road, across from Menchville High School. Open sunrise to sunset. 886-7912. Stoney Run Park. Athletic fields, with trails, fishing and more in development. 15110 Warwick Blvd. 886-7868.
Norfolk Town Point Park. City park with outdoor amphitheater that hosts many weekend festivals. Waterside Drive. 441-2345. festevents.org/venues/town-point-park.
Poquoson Poquoson Parks and Recreation. 868-3580. www.poquoson-va.gov. Messick Point Boat Ramp. Two double boat ramps, 50 vehicle/trailer parking spaces. Handicapped-accessible. At the end of Messick Road. Oxford Run Canal Trail. Walking trail. City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave. Park Street Little League Softball/Baseball Complex. Lighted baseball and softball
fields. Park Street. Phillips Park. Kids Island playground, soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts. 51 Odd Road. 16. Poquoson Municipal Park and Pool. Pool, picnic shelter, softball fields. 830 Poquoson Ave. South Lawson Park. Multi-purpose athletic fields, walking trail. South Lawson Road.
Suffolk Suffolk Parks and Recreation. 134 S. 6th St. 514-7250. www.suffolk.va.us/parks. 2. Bennett’s Creek Park. Fishing, pier, boat ramps, disc golf, picnic shelters, skate park, nature trail, tennis courts and restrooms. Off Shoulders Hill Road, Route 659. 3000 Bennetts Creek Park Road. 484-3984. Lake Meade Park. Playground, lighted tennis courts, picnic area, restrooms, walking trail, skateboard area, dog park. 201 Holly Lawn Parkway. 514-7250. Lone Star Lakes Park. Wilderness park, 11 lakes. Crabbing, freshwater fishing piers, playground, horse and hiking trails, picnic area, model-airplane flying field, archery range. 401 Kings Highway. 255-4032. 18. Sleepy Hole Park. Picnic shelters, horseshoes, playground, trails, volleyball, fishing, children’s learning garden, restrooms. 4616 Sleepy Hole Road. 923-2385.
Surry County 5. Chippokes Plantation State Park. 1,947 acres. Two miles of James River frontage. Picnic areas, pool, walking and biking trails, visitors’ center, gardens, farm and forestry See NATURE PARKS/Page 49
GET MOVING AT ONE OF THESE LOCAL PARKS
Nature Parks Continued from 48 museum, and mansion tours. Campground and cabins. Rentals available for weddings, etc. 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry. (Route 634, off Route 10.) 294-3625. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/chippokes-plantation.shtml. Hog Island Wildlife Management Area. Seasonal hunting. Fishing. Trails, ponds, bird watching and hiking. Public boat ramp. 7938 Hog Island Road (end of Route 650). 804-829-6580. www.dgif.virginia.gov/ wmas.
Virginia Beach 6. First Landing State Park. 2,888 acres. Indoor aquariums, water sports rentals, boat ramp and small beach for boating, fishing and crabbing on Broad Bay, hiking and biking trails, cabin rentals and a campground. Beach restricted to campers. Picnic shelter and conference room rentals, bicycle rentals, visitors’ center. 2500 Shore Drive. 412-2300. dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/firstlanding.shtml. 13. Mount Trashmore. 165 acres. Former landfill turned recreation hill. Kids’ playgrounds, fishing, picnic shelters, paths, volleyball, horseshoes, outdoor fitness stations, skate park and restrooms. 310 Edwin Drive. 473-5237.
Williamsburg Williamsburg Parks and Recreation. 2593760. williamsburgva.gov. Bicentennial Park. Greenspace. Near the National Center for State Courts, 320 Court St. College Landing Park. Scenic park with picnic areas, lookout tower, marsh and boardwalk. 1070 South Henry St. Highland Park Community Park. Two acres. Picnic areas, playground, half-court basketball court, picnic shelter and grills. 703 North Henry St. Kiwanis Municipal Park. 27 acres. Lighted baseball/softball fields, playground, picnic shelter. 125 Longhill Road. Quarterpath Park. 23 acres. Recreation center, softball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, aerobics and dance rooms, pool, playground, three lighted softball fields. 202 Quarterpath Road, off Route 60 East. 2593766 (pool), 259-3760 (recreation center.) Redoubt Park. Dedicated on May 5, 2007, to celebrate the 145th anniversary of the
Battle of Williamsburg. Two redoubts, historic interpretation and scenic views. 510 Quarterpath Road. 21. Waller Mill Park. Lake, pier, boat and canoe rentals, fishing, nature and fitness trails, disc golf, playground, lookout-tower trail, observation tower, senior citizens walking trail, picnic tables, play fields, shelters, cornhole game and fishing pole rentals. Separate dog park. 901 Airport Road. 2593778.
York County York County Parks and Recreation. 100 County Drive. 890-3500. yorkcounty.gov/ parksandrec Back Creek Park. Tennis courts, boat and kayak launching, picnic areas with grills, practice wall and ball machine for rent, restrooms. 3000 Goodwin Neck Road, Dandy. 890-3850. Charles Brown Park. Tennis, basketball, baseball, playground, community service center, picnic shelter. Wheelchair accessible. 1950 Old Williamsburg Road, Lackey. 890-3500. 10. Harwood’s Mill. Boat ramp, boat and canoe rentals (weekends from Memorial Day to October), mountain bike trail, freshwater fishing pier, shelters and trails. Oriana Road. 888-3333. Kiln Creek Park. 21 acres. Soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground and restrooms. Located in Kiln Creek subdivision, 2901 Kiln Creek Parkway. 15. New Quarter Park. 545 acres. Youth mountain bike trail, picnic pavilions, hiking, biking, basketball, boat ramps, piers, fishing, disc golf, playground, wildflower meadow, horseshoes, softball, volleyball and restrooms. Wheelchair accessible. 1000 Lakeshead Drive. 757-890-5840. Wolf Trap Park. Soccer, restrooms, ponds and the county’s Memorial Tree Grove. 1009 Wolftrap Road. 22. York River State Park. The 2,531-acre park offers boat ramps, picnic area, playground, visitors’ center, hiking, biking and horse trails, guided canoe trips, fossil hikes, “ghost night” hikes, wildlife observations, seasonal boat and recreational equipment rentals. 9801 York River Park Road. 5663036. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/stateparks/york-river.shtml#general_information. Yorktown Waterfront. Two acres of beachfront, fishing pier, boat docks, swimming, grassy picnic area, restrooms, trail. 425 Water St.
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BEACHES
ALL YOU NEED IS A SWIMSUIT, A TOWEL & A CONTAINER OF SUNSCREEN TO EMBARK ON A MUCH-NEEDED BEACH DAY
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hanks to the ocean, the Chesapeake Bay and multiple rivers, beaches are plentiful in Hampton Roads. So, weather permitting, break out your blanket and sunscreen and head for a beach near you.
Gloucester Gloucester Point Beach Park. 1255 Greate Road, near the Coleman Bridge on the York River, across from Yorktown Beach. Swimming: Yes, but a portion of the beach area is restricted by the current. Lifeguards: No. Public restrooms: Yes (seasonally) Other: Concession stand (seasonally); picnic tables and grills; picnic shelter available for rent; boat ramps; playground; selfguided history walk; two boat landings; saltwater fishing pier: free fishing, license provided. Location: Off Route 17 on the Gloucester side of the Coleman Bridge, next to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. www.gloucesterva.info
Hampton
Keenen Terry exercises with a parachute attached to his body while running through the sand of Buckroe Beach in early April.
Buckroe Beach and Park. North First Street. An extensive beach, Buckroe was once a boardwalk amusement park. Today it has open, grassy areas with shops and restaurants nearby. Kayaks and paddle boats are available for rental. A small amphitheater and two picnic shelters are available for rent. No dogs allowed on the beach from May 15 to Sept. 15. Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset daily. Swimming: Yes. Lifeguards: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Public restrooms: Yes, May 15 to Sept. 15. Location: Pembroke Avenue and Mallory Street, Hampton. 850-5116. hampton.gov/ parks/parks_and_trails.html. Fort Monroe. The closing of Fort Monroe as a military base has opened up areas of Chesapeake Bay beachfront to public access. The city now operates a small stretch of beach near the former community center. There’s a large parking lot with free parking. Lifeguards: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (hours may change) Memorial Day to Labor Day. Public restrooms: Portable toilets. Location: On Fort Monroe; access through Phoebus. Grandview Nature Preserve and Beach. State Park Drive. A “no-service beach” on Chesapeake Bay, featuring privacy and nature; limited parking. Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily. Swimming: Yes.
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Lifeguards: No. Public restrooms: No. Restrictions: No pets, May 15 to Sept. 15; no alcohol, camping, fires, motorized vehicles. Location: At the edge of Grandview Nature Preserve in the Fox Hill section of Hampton. A trail winds through the park to the beach. www.hampton.va.us/parks/ parks_and_trails.html.
Newport News Huntington Park Beach. Beach on James River at the end of James River Bridge; popular with families. Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily. Swimming: Yes, but water is shallow. Designated swimming area during summer. Lifeguards: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Public restrooms: Yes. Other: Concession stand; picnic shelters for rent; playground; boat ramp. Location: 5500 W. Mercury Blvd., Newport News, at the end of the James River Bridge. 886-7912; 888-3333. www.nnparks.com/ parks_huntington.php. King-Lincoln Park. Neighborhood beach and park with 2,200 feet of shoreline on Hampton Roads Harbor at 600 Jefferson Ave. Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Swimming: Yes, but water is shallow. Lifeguards: No.
Public restrooms: Yes. Other: Basketball courts; playgrounds; three picnic shelters; tennis courts. Location: 600 Jefferson Ave. 886-7912. www.nnparks.com/parks_kinglincoln.php.
Norfolk Ocean View beaches. Low-key beaches on Chesapeake Bay near stores, restaurants and bars. Multiple access points; picnic tables; free parking. Swimming: Yes. Lifeguards: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer. Public restrooms: Yes. Locations: Three beaches anchor intersections along Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk — Sarah Constant Beach Park, Community Beach Park and Ocean View Beach Park; 757-441-1605, www.norfolk.gov/rpos/ neaches.asp.
Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Atlantic Ocean beach along Atlantic Avenue; weekend crowds, high-rise hotels, T-shirt shops, bars — Virginia Beach has it all. Swimming: Yes. Lifeguards: Yes. Other: Surfing in restricted area during certain hours, starting at 1st Street for 500 feet. Public restrooms: At 17th, 24th and 30th
streets on the Boardwalk, open all year. Location: Along Atlantic Avenue. 491-7866; www.bfun.com/visitors/beaches Sandbridge. Atlantic Ocean; quiet and peaceful south of Virginia Beach strip compared with the commercial strip at Virginia Beach. Popular with surfers, kayakers and wind jockeys. Parking lots near the two most popular entrances. Swimming: Yes. Lifeguards: 9:30 a.m. to dusk mid-May to mid-September. Public restrooms: Yes. Location: Several miles south of the Virginia Beach strip, off Sandbridge Road. 800822-3224. www.vbfun.com/visitors/beaches/sandbridge.
York Yorktown Beach. On the York River, at the edge of historic Yorktown along Water Street. Shops and bars nearby. The fishing pier is open year round, no license required. The beach and beach picnic area can be requested for weddings, company outings, picnics, receptions, family reunions, and other approved uses at no charge. Swimming: Yes. Lifeguards: No. Public restrooms: Yes. Location: Along Water Street in Yorktown, just off Route 17. 890-3300. www.yorkcounty.gov.
GONE FISHING
HAMPTON ROADS IS A DREAM FOR FISHING ENTHUSIASTS WITH ITS MANY WATERWAYS
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ith its many waterways, Hampton Roads is a dream for fishing enthusiasts. Fishing can be done from piers, shorelines and by boat, with plenty of saltwater and freshwater options. It is important to know the licensing rules and fishing regulations before you make your first cast. Freshwater regulations can be found on the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries website at www.dgif.virginia.gov. For saltwater regulations, visit the Virginia Marine Resources Commission website at mrc.virginia.gov. A saltwater license is sufficient in the Chesapeake Bay and most Hampton Roads tidal waters, including the lower James River (downstream of the line between Hog Island and College Creek), lower York River (downstream of the Route 33 bridge) and Elizabeth River (north of Great Bridge Locks). Freshwater licenses are required when fishing lakes, reservoirs and ponds, as well as portions of rivers and creeks not designated as saltwater. If you aren’t sure whether you need one license or both, contact the VMRC, game See FISHING/Page 52
A fisherman cast his line into the lake at Newport News Park one evening.
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IN VIRGINIA, ANYONE OPERATING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS REQUIRED COMPLETE A BOATING SAFETY COURSE
Fishing Continued from 51 and inland fisheries, or ask the experts at your local bait and tackle shop. It is always best to ask and make certain you are completely legal. Licenses can be purchased online, at most local bait shops, and at some retail locations that sell fishing gear. A license is not required if you are under 16, or if you are 65 and over. Those 65 and older fishing in saltwater areas are required to register for free each year with the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program. Common saltwater gamefish in the lower Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries include black drum, cobia, croaker, flounder, gray trout (weakfish), red drum (smaller fish referred to as ‘puppy drum’), spot, spotted seatrout (speckled trout, specks), striped bass (rockfish) and tautog. Many of these species move in and out of area waters seasonally, with water temperature and migratory patterns playing a key role. Many other species frequent the bay, particularly during the summer months. Saltwater baits and methods vary depending on the species. Crab, squid, shrimp, bunker (menhaden) and bloodworms are common natural baits. A range of artificials — bucktail jigs, soft plastic grubs, plugs and lures — are commonly used. If you’ve never dropped a line in the water before, a piece of cut squid or bloodworm on a hook with a little bit of weight to keep it on the bottom will usually entice a bite if croaker or spot are in the area. Offshore, many pelagic species and bottom fish are available in Atlantic Ocean waters. Blue crabs, oysters and clams are also abundant in the area’s tidal reaches. Each carries its own set of regulations. Current rules are available on the Virginia Marine Resources Commission website. If you need clarification on any of the rules, email addresses and phone numbers for VMRC personnel can be found on the website’s Contact Us page. Common freshwater catches include largemouth bass, striped bass, several varieties of panfish, catfish and crappie (speckled perch). Baits and methods vary widely.
Common saltwater gamefish Striped bass. The most popular gamefish in the Chesapeake Bay. Fish can only be kept during specific spring and fall seasons. Flounder. A favorite catch of the bay’s small-boat fishermen, commonly caught around bridges and other underwater structure. Croaker. The most common catch in the 52
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Retired police officer Bud Hudson takes advantage of warm weatherto do some fishing at the Denbigh Boat Ramp.
regulations before you go fishing.
Don’t forget When going fishing, always: ■ Have your fishing license and a photo ID ■ Wear sunscreen ■ Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated ■ Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return
bay, and found almost everywhere. Gray trout. Also known as weakfish, gray trout can be caught from many of the area’s piers. Spotted seatrout. Common in shallow waters during the late spring, summer and fall. Red drum. Smaller fish referred to as puppy drum. These aggressive feeders are found in large numbers throughout the area. Cobia. A summer visitor, cobia is the largest gamefish available to area anglers. Tautog. Found around structure in deeper water. Closed season May 1-Sept. 19, 2015. NOTE: Saltwater fishing regulations can change monthly. Be sure you check the
Common freshwater gamefish Largemouth bass. All local reservoirs are stocked with them. Chain pickerel. A member of the pike family, most active in cooler weather. Crappie. These slab-like fish are a delight to catch on ultralight spinning gear. Catfish. Abundant in the reservoirs and the James River. Striped bass. A number of reservoirs have been stocked with striped bass. Panfish. These include sunfish, bluegill and perch.
Boat ramps The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries maintains a number of public boat ramps. There is no charge to use these ramps. The department also publishes free brochures that show the ramps’ locations. You can pick up a brochure at local marinas or request one by calling the department in Richmond at 804-367-1000. Website: dgif-
.virginia.gov. Here are some of the public ramps in the Peninsula area: Gloucester Point. Off Route 1208 in Gloucester Point on the York River. Huntington Park. Near the foot of the James River Bridge in Newport News. Dandy Point. On the Back River in the Fox Hill section of Hampton. Warwick River. At the end of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News. Messick Point. At the end of Messick Road in Poquoson. Back Creek Park. Off Goodwin Neck Road in Dandy.
Boating safety requirement In Virginia, anyone operating a personal watercraft is required to carry proof that they have completed a boating safety course. The safety certificate requirement also applies to anyone 45 or younger operating a motorboat. This is extends to ages 50 and younger on July 1, 2015, and to motorboat operators of any age on July 1, 2016. See FISHING/Page 53
THERE ARE PLENTY OF FISHING PIERS IN THE AREA WHERE ANGLERS CAN SPEND SOME TIME
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Fishing piers Pay piers: ■ Buckroe Pier: Open 24 hours a day from April 1 to December 31 and houses rod rentals, a snack shop and a bait shop. It is located at 330 S. Resort Blvd. in Hampton. Daily admission ranges from $6 to $8. Monthly and seasonal passes are available. Call 757-727-1486 or visit hampton.gov/ Facilities/Facility/Details/47. ■ James River Fishing Pier: This old
pier has been demolished. The first 900foot section of the new pier is scheduled to be completed and open to the public by May 1, with the next 350 feet to be finished by Aug. 1 to create a 1,250-foot pier. Information on new fees and operating hours was not available at the time of publication.
Free piers: Hours vary for free access piers, but sunrise to sunset is a good rule of thumb for your first visit. A valid saltwater fishing license is required unless otherwise indicated. ■ Hilton Pier (James River, in Newport News, behind Hilton Elementary School) ■ Denbigh Park (Warwick River, in Newport News, far west end of Denbigh Boulevard) ■ Peterson’s Yacht Basin (Hampton Roads, in Newport News, on Chesapeake Avenue) ■ Monitor-Merrimac Overlook and KingLincoln Pier (Hampton Roads, in Newport News, near King-Lincoln Park) ■ Engineers Fishing Pier (Chesapeake Bay, in Hampton, on Fort Monroe) ■ Rodgers A. Smith Landing (Poquoson River, in York County, end of Tide Mill Road) ■ Yorktown Fishing Pier* (York River, at Yorktown Beach) ■ Gloucester Point* (York River, in Gloucester Point, near Coleman Bridge) ■ Croaker Landing Pier** (York River, at York River State Park in upper York County) *No fishing license required at these locations. **No fishing license required, but there is a car fee to enter the park.
Reservoirs and lakes Most reservoirs were built in the early- to mid-1900s as water-supply systems for Hampton Roads. The state has stocked many of these reservoirs with a variety of gamefish. Basic information about most freshwater bodies can be found at www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies.
People enjoy taking advantage of the opportunity to try their luck fishing off the Hilton Pier in Newport News.
Beaverdam: 635 acres. Good largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and panfish angling. Two boat ramps, boat and canoe rentals and picnic facilities. Launch fee is $6 for boats, $3 for canoes. Annual launch passes are available. Park hours vary by month, but always open by 7:30 a.m. and never closed before 5 p.m. 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester. 804693-2107. gloucesterparks.org/find-a-park/ beaverdam-park. Burnt Mills Reservoir: 711 acres. Largemouth bass and panfish are the main catches. At Route 602 and Route 603 in Suffolk. City of Norfolk boat permit required. Gas motors must be less than 10 horsepower. Open sunrise to sunset. Information available from the Norfolk Department of Utilities reservoir manager, 757-441-5678. More information at www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies. Chickahominy Lake: 1,230 acres. An 8mile-long reservoir that is one of the top fishing spots in the state. There are no public boat ramps on the lake. For private ramp information and launch fees, contact Ed Allen’s Campground (804-966-5368) or Eagles Landing (804-966-9094). Harwood’s Mill Reservoir. 265 acres. Private boat launch and shoreline fishing permits are required. Permits can be obtained at Harwood’s Mill Fishing Area on Oriana Road on weekends and holidays from May to October, 7 a.m. to sunset. At all other times, permits must be obtained at the Newport News Park campsite office.
Boat rentals are available when the Harwood’s Mill Fishing Area office is open. Stocked with largemouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish. 757-886-7912 or 757888-3333. www.nngov.com/794/Fishing. Lake Maury (The Mariners’ Museum Lake). 165 acres. Bank fishing is only allowed near the boat house and the new dock. Boats, canoes and paddle boats are available for rental. No private boats are allowed on the lake. Fishing is catch-andrelease only, and a fishing license is required. 757-591-7799 and 757-591-7718. www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies. Lake Prince. 946 acres. One of the Suffolk lakes. Excellent fishing for striped bass, largemouth, shellcracker (sunfish) and chain pickerel. Boat ramp located on Route 604 near Suffolk. Norfolk boat permits required. Gas motors limited to less than 10 horsepower. Bank fishing is restricted. Open sunrise to sunset. More information at www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/waterbodies. Lee Hall Reservoir. 230 acres. Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, crappie and sunfish are the main catches. Boat rentals and private launch permits are available. Pier and shoreline fishing requires a permit, which can be obtained daily from 7 a.m.-sunset at Newport News Park Campsite Office, or at the Lee Hall Fishing Area concession 10 a.m.-sunset on weekend and holidays from May-September. Inside Newport News Park. 757-886-7912 or 757-
888-3333. www.nngov.com/794/Fishing. Little Creek. 996 acres. Boat ramp and boat rentals, electric motors only. Boat launch fee is $5 for residents, $8 for nonresidents ($3 and $5 after 2 p.m.). Off Forge Road on Lakeview Road (Route 610) in Toano. March-November, open 7 p.m. to sunset on weekdays, and 6 a.m. to sunset on weekends and holidays; DecemberFebruary, open 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Sunday only. No charge to fish from pier. 757566-1702. www.jamescitycountyva.gov/ recreation/parks/little-creek-reservoir.html. Lake Meade and Lake Cohoon. Each approximately 500 acres. Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, crappie and panfish are the main catches. Boat ramp available. Boat permit required from the City of Portsmouth. Pitchkettle Road in Suffolk. For more information, call 757-397-4215. Sandy Bottom Park Pond. 12 acres. Fishing — catch-and-release for largemouth bass — is allowed from the pier or from boat rentals only. Anyone 16 or older must have a state freshwater license. Located at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton. For more information, call 757-825-4657 or visit www.hampton.gov/sandybottom. Waller Mill. 360 acres. A picturesque reservoir featuring striped bass, largemouth bass and panfish. Boat ramp and boat rentals. In Williamsburg’s Waller Mill Park. Hours vary. 757-259-3778. www.williamsburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=477. Sunday, May 24, 2015
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HIKING
SOME TRAILS CAPITALIZE ON THE AREA’S NATURAL SETTING WHILE OTHERS SIMPLY PROVIDE A RESPITE WITHIN THE CITYSCAPE
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he treadmill is nice, but why pass up on experiencing the green space and trails on the Peninsula? Some trails capitalize on the area’s natural setting while others simply provide a respite within the cityscape. Several trails wind through many of Hampton Roads’ national, state, municipal and privately developed parks. Either way, you can get in your recommended 10,000 paces daily with some of these suggested walks.
Beaverdam Park The hiking trail at Gloucester County’s biggest park offers anything from a short stroll to a 21-mile epic walk. Get a trail guide at trailheads or at the ranger station near the parking lot for an enlightening walk with attractive views of the trail’s reservoir from various vantage points. From Main Street at Gloucester Court House, take Roaring Springs Road (Route 616) for about 3 miles. It runs into the park’s parking lot. 804-693-2107.
Grandview Nature Preserve Get a glimpse of a couple of miles of Hampton’s Chesapeake Bay beachfront while at Grandview Nature Preserve. The preserve doesn’t offer any facilities or staff members. A pathway, about a third of a mile long, leads from State Park Road (off Beach Road in the city’s Fox Hill area) to the beach. 757-727-8311.
Matteson Trail The Matteson Trail offers a flat, asphalt path. In a few areas, tree roots have caused ripples in the asphalt, but it’s suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. The shady, leafy path follows the contours of The Hamptons golf course through deciduous woods. There are ponds along the path, too. Want to pace yourself? Well, there are benches at the mile markers. Developed by a bird enthusiast, the trail has display boards depicting birds that may be seen along the way, including wrens, thrushes and bluebirds. The songs of the birds are a nice transition from the noise of the traffic on Magruder Boulevard at the beginning of the trail. The trail begins and ends near the Hampton Teen Center on Butler Farm Road. 757-766-9148.
Newport News Park Looking for variety? This park offers several trails. The centerpiece is the 2.6-mile White Oak Nature Trail. It starts near the park’s Interpretive Center, traverses a
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The 5-mile Noland Trail, located in The Mariners’ Museum Park in Newport News, wraps around and over the 167-acre Lake Maury through 550 acres of woods. Ardeth Schuyler, visiting from Hastings, N.Y., is pictured walking with her granddaughter, Madeleine Schuyler.
footbridge across the park’s reservoir, then turns right to make a wide loop around the lake. Another footbridge crosses a marsh at the reservoir’s west end, an especially picturesque spot. The park entrance is on Jefferson Avenue in upper Newport News, between Fort Eustis Boulevard and Yorktown Road. 757-886-7912.
Noland Trail The 5-mile Noland Trail, located in The Mariners’ Museum Park in Newport News, wraps around and over the 167-acre Lake Maury through 550 acres of deciduous woods. The trail features several bridges and picnic areas overlooking the scenery. An ever-changing landscape maintains constant interest for the walker with views of the ironclad Monitor, the wide reaches of the lakes, and all the wildlife it supports. The path zigzags and turns, changing surfaces and levels constantly to create a good workout for both walkers and joggers. Enjoy the close-up views of aquatic wildlife and the scent of greenery while walking this trail. To get to the trail, follow J.
Clyde Morris Boulevard until it becomes Avenue of Arts, then take a left on Museum Drive. Park on the right to start at the north entrance. 757-596-2222.
longest trail hugs the shores of two lakes. Two entrances, off Big Bethel Road and off Hampton Roads Center Parkway. Open sunrise to sunset. 757-825-4657.
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Riverwalk Landing at Yorktown provides an interesting mix of town, nature and beach sceneries tied all in one. With this trail there are options. You can start at the free parking lot across from the stores at Riverwalk Landing and pick up a map of trolley stops there or start at the Victory Center (parking 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and make your way down the concrete path, picking up the brick walkway on Water Street at the bottom. Look to the left and you’ll catch sight of the York River slapping against a sandy beach that lines the path for about a mile. 757-890-3500.
A Williamsburg city park (actually in neighboring York County), Waller Mill Park offers trails with water views. The Lookout Tower Trail is 2.9 miles long. An asphalt trail known as the Bike Path will give you 4 miles of walking if you go all the way to the end and back. Or choose one of two shorter trails. Off Airport Road (Route 645). 757-259-3778.
Sandy Bottom Nature Park This Hampton city park offers 456 acres of woods and wetlands with six miles of flat, woodland foot trails for easy walking. The
York River State Park Take advantage of the options that York River State Park’s 18 trails offer. This fullservice park in Williamsburg has a few bicycle-only or horse-only trails, seven multiuse and three walking-only trails — a total of 25 miles. Some trails are flat and broad, a few go up bluffs and down gullies. 757-566-3036.
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ach year, the region’s three major local health systems — Bon Secours, Riverside and Sentara — continue to add procedures and expand facilities to upgrade their services. All implemented electronic health records some years ago, but recently joined a common platform, Epic, which will facilitate the sharing of patient information at point of care. Riverside Health System, based on the Peninsula, added a 250,000-square-foot addition, the Pavilion, to Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News in early 2013. In May 2013, it opened the Doctors’ Hospital in Williamsburg, a new freestanding hospital. In early 2014, it instituted Riverside House Calls for qualifying seniors. It has recently revamped its services to the elderly through the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and has started offering weekend care as part of the program. Surgeons at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News use the MAKOplasty technique, a computerassisted robot, for hip replacement and partial knee replacement. Orthopedic surgeons from across the country and overseas have visited to learn the procedure. With more “minimally invasive” orthopedic procedures, it is increasingly offering them on an outpatient basis. A doctor in its Liver Institute participated in the breakthrough clinical trial for the treatment of Hepatitis C that led to the marketing of new drugs in 2014 that offer a more than 90 percent cure rate. Sentara Healthcare continues to expand its heart programs, and its Norfolk hospital is a transplant center. It also has a dedicated orthopedic wing at the CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, and has intro-
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duced 3D mammography or tomosynthesis, at several sites in the region. In the past year, all three have expanded their telemedicine capacities in order to expand access to specialty care. Also, the effects of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa are reflected in architectural adjustments made to their facilities in 2014 by both Sentara and Riverside to accommodate care for multiple patients with highly contagious diseases. The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute is the largest center of its kind in the world, offering treatment primarily for prostate, breast, head and neck cancers. It is now accepting patients from the Middle East in an exclusive arrangement, while its experts consult on establishing the first proton therapy institute in that region. Through a partnership with Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, the institute is now able to offer cancer treatment to children. The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hampton tripled the space for women’s health care when a clinic opened in fall 2012 and also expanded its mental health care for veterans; more recently it has converted an administrative wing into patient care rooms and has added evening and weekend clinics to accommodate the rapid growth in patients. Even See HEALTH/Page 56
John R. Nordlund, M.D., PhD Dr. Nordlund, a board certified Ophthalmologist, is a former University of Virginia Medical School faculty member and clinical faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University. • Retina fellowship at the Mayo Clinic • Glaucoma fellowship at Johns Hopkins Fellow, American Society of Retina Specialists Fellow, American Glaucoma Society
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THE REGION’S THREE MAJOR LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS CONTINUE TO EXPAND FACILITIES TO UPGRADE THEIR SERVICES
A woman walks through the halls of a newly renovated expansion area for primary health care at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located on Emancipation Drive.
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Continued from 55 so, wait times continue to be lengthy for new patients, particularly in primary care. Expansion has also been occurring among the region’s safety net clinics that serve low-income and uninsured patients, and several have added basic dental services or expanded existing services. Project Care coordinates free specialty care for the clinics’ patients.
Hospitals and major medical centers Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, 2 Bernadine Drive, Newport News. 757-886-6000; www.bshr.org. Faith-based health system has several facilities throughout the state. Maternity services, a liver institute, digital mammography, and orthopedic specialists are among its services. Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk. 757-668-7000. The state’s only free-standing children’s hospital serves the region. A satellite facility, Health & Surgery Center at Oyster Point, is at 11783 Rock Land56
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Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, 40 Enterprise Parkway, Hampton; 877-251-6838. www.hamptonproton.org. The eighth such cancer-treatment facility in the United States and the world’s largest. Riverside Doctors’ Hospital, 1500 Commonwealth Ave., Williamsburg. 757-5852200. Almost 10 years in the planning, it opened in May 2013; emergency department, certified as a primary stroke center. Riverside Regional Medical Center, 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 757-594-2000. www.riversideonline.com. Full-service hospital, emergency room and Level II Trauma Center, also certified as a primary stroke center. Riverside’s flagship hospital; for information on all Riverside programs, www.riversideonline.com. Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, 7519 Hospital Drive, Gloucester. 804-693-8800. Sentara CarePlex Hospital, 3000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. 757-736-1000. www.sentara.com. Has a dedicated orthopedic wing. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, 600 Gresham Drive, Norfolk. 757-388-3000.
The heart hospital is a transplant center and also involved in cutting-edge research.
Lackey Free Clinic, 1620 Old Williamsburg Road, York County. www.lackeyfreeclinic.org. 757-886-0608.
Sentara Obici Hospital, 2800 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk. 757-934-4000.
Olde Towne Medical and Dental Center, Provides comprehensive health care (including obstetrical) to uninsured, Medicaid and Medicare patients. 5249 Olde Towne Road, Suite D, Williamsburg; oldtownemedicalcenter.org; 757- 259-3258.
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 100 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg. 757-984-6000.
Military hospitals 1st Medical Group, Langley Air Force Base, Hampton; 757-764-6833. McDonald Army Health Center, 576 Jefferson Ave., Fort Eustis. 757-878-7500, 1-800-304-9863. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth. 757953-5000. Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton. 757-722-9961; www.hampton.va.gov.
Safety net clinics Community Free Clinic, 727 25th St., Newport News. www.nnfreeclinic.org. 757-594-4060.
Southeastern Virginia Health System. Multiple locations serving the uninsured and underinsured. 757-380-8709. www.pich.org.
Community mental health Colonial Behavioral Health, 1657 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg. 757-220-3200. www.colonialbh.org; serves Williamsburg, Poquoson, James City County and York County. Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, 300 Medical Drive, Hampton. 757-788-0300; www.hnncsb.org. Serves residents of Hampton and Newport News. Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board. Several locations; www.mpnncsb.org; emergency hotline: 800-542-2673.
DINING
WHETHER YOU FAVOR SUSHI, LOCAL CRABS OR CRUNCHY TACOS, THERE’S PLENTY TO ENJOY IN HAMPTON ROADS
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ooking for restaurants in Hampton Roads? The diversity of the region is reflected in its dining choices. Whether you favor sushi, local crabs or crunchy tacos, there’s plenty waiting for you. It’s a changing scene, so be on the lookout for new places to open.
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Abuelo’s. $. 2423 McMenamin St. 757-224-5340. abuelos.com. The Barking Dog. 4330 Kecoughtan Road. 757-325-8352. Conch and Bucket. $$. 13 E. Queens Way. 757-864-0865. County Grill. 26 E. Mercury Blvd. 757-723-0600. countygrill.com. Grandview Island Grill. 155 State Park Drive. 757-788-8800. Hayashi Sushi & Grill. $. 3110 Allainby Way. 757-848-5873. hayashisushigrill.com. Marker 20. $. 21 E. Queens Way. 757-726-9410. marker20.com. Musasi Japanese Restaurant. $. 49 E. Queens Way. 757-728-0298. Monsoon Eclectic Modern Indian. $$. 2150 Allainby Way. 757-224-1633. Monsoonva.com.
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
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rom the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg to the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, art abounds in Hampton Roads.
Art museums 1. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. Nationally acclaimed American folk art collection features paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, works on paper and toys. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily with reduced winter hours. $12.99 adults, $6.49 children 6-17 (includes admission to other Colonial Williamsburg museums). Enter through the Public Hospital of 1773. 326 W. Francis St., Williamsburg. 220-7693. history.org/history/museums. 2. Chrysler Museum of Art. A newly opened $24 million expansion and renovation showcases nearly 40,000 objects
spanning 5,000 years of art, including European and American painting and sculpture, a world-renowned glass collection and distinguished photography galleries as well as surveys of African, Asian, Egyptian, PreColumbian and Islamic art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. One Memorial Place, Norfolk. 6646200. chrysler.org 3. DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. Nationally acclaimed collection of late 17th-, 18th- and early 19th-century English and American decorative arts. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily with reduced winter hours. $12.99 adults, $6.49 children 6-17 (includes admission to other Colonial Williamsburg museums). Enter through the Public Hospital of 1773. 326 W. Francis St., Williamsburg. 2207693. history.org/history/museums.
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4. Hampton University Museum. Changing exhibitions of African-American and African art, plus nationally acclaimed collections of Native American and African art. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Free. Huntington Building, 11 Frissell Ave., Hampton University, Hampton. 727-5308. museum.hamptonu.edu. 5. Hermitage Museum & Gardens. A 1907 mansion with 13 galleries of period art and furnishings, including a fine collection of Oriental carpets, plus a changing exhibit gallery. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday-Sunday. $5.50 adults, $2.20 children 6-18. 7637 N. Shore Road, Norfolk. 423-2052. thehermitagemuseum.org. 6. Muscarelle Museum of Art/College of William and Mary. Changing exhibits of contemporary and period art, plus a nationally known collection of Colonial-era paint-
ings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission varies for changing exhibits. 603 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. 221-2700. wm.edu/muscarelle. 7. Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Changing exhibits of contemporary regional art and traveling exhibits from other institutions. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $7.50 adults, $4 children 6-12. 101 Museum Drive, Newport News. 596-8175. pfac-va.org. 8. Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center. Changing art exhibits of all kinds. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $3. Located in the 1846 Courthouse, 400 High St., Portsmouth. 393-8543. courthousegalleries.com. See MUSEUMS/Page 59
THE DIVERSITY OF THE REGION IS REFLECTED IN ITS DINING CHOICES
Dining Continued from 57 The Point at Phoebus. $$. 30 E. Mellen St. 757-224-9299. Six Little Bar Bistro. $$. 6 Mellen St. 757-722-1466. Surf Rider Restaurant. $$. 1 Marina Road. 757-723-9366. Taphouse on Queens Way. $. 17 E. Queens Way. 757-224-5829. Venture Kitchen and Bar. $$. 9 E. Queens Way. 757-325-8868. venturekitchenandbar.com.
Newport News Anderson’s Showplace Café. $. 11250 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. 757-5993510. andersonshgs.com. Bonefish Grill. $$. 340 Oyster Point Road. 757-269-0002. bonefishgrill.com. Circa 1918 Kitchen + Bar. $$$. 10367 Warwick Blvd. 757-599-1918. Crab Shack. $. Next to the James River Bridge. 757-245-2722. crabshackonthejames.com. Fin Seafood & Steak. $$$. 3150 William Styron Square. 757-599-5800. finseafood.com. Harpoon Larry’s Fish House & Oyster Bar. 621 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. 757-8270600. Harpoonlarrys.com. Nawab Indian Cuisine. $$. 11712-K Jefferson Ave. 757-591-9200. 58
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nawabonline.com. Pearl French Bistro. $$$. 703 Thimble Shoals Blvd. 757-223-5370. pearlfrenchbistro.com. Schlesinger’s Chop House. $$$. 1106 William Styron Square. 757-599-4700. schlesingerssteaks.com. Second Street. $$. 115 Arthur Way, Newport News. 757-234-4448. Secondst.com. Thaijindesu. $$. 2180 William Styron Square, Newport News. 757-595-8410. Thaijimdesu.com. Tucano’s Brazilian Grill. $$$. City Center, 11820 Fountain Way, Newport News. 757597-9500. Tucanos.com. The Vineyards Trattoria and Pizzeria. $$. 1405 Kiln Creek Parkway, Newport News. 757-874-0114. Yannas’ Taverna. $$. 12715 Warwick Blvd. 757-930-3382. Yannastaverna.com.
Poquoson Surf Rider. $$. 105 Rens Road. 757-8680080. Bull Island Eats & Treats. $. 796 Poquoson Ave. 757-659-0408. Poquoson Diner. $. 480 Wythe Creek Road. 757-659-0290. Poquosondiner.com.
Smithfield Smithfield Gourmet Bakery and Café. $$. 218 Main St. 757-357-0045. smithfieldgourmetbakery.com. Smithfield Inn. $$$. 112 Main St. 757-3571752. smithfieldinn.com.
Smithfield Station. $$$. 415 S. Church St. 757-357-7700. smithfieldstation.com. A Taste of Smithfield. $. 217 Main St. 757-357-8950.
Suffolk Harper’s Table. $$$. 122 N. Main St. 757539-2000. River Stone Chophouse. $$$. 8032 Harbour View Blvd. 757-638-7990. riverstonechophouse.com. Vintage Tavern. $$$. 1900 Governor’s Pointe Drive. 757-238-8808. vintagetavernvirginia.com.
York County The Riverwalk Restaurant. $$$. 323 Water St. 757-875-1522. riverwalkrestaurant.net. Yorktown Pub. $. 540 Water St. 757-8869964.
Williamsburg/ James City County Blue Talon Bistro. $$$. 420 Prince George St. 757-476-2583. bluetalonbistro.com. Berret’s Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill. $$$. 199 S. Boundary St. 757253-1847. berrets.com. DoG Street Pub. $$. 401 W. Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. 757-293-6478. Dogstreetpub.com.
Fat Canary. $$$. 410 Duke of Gloucester St. 757-229-3333. fatcanarywilliamsburg.com. Le Yaca. $$$. 1430 High St. 757-220-3616. leyacawilliamsburg.com. Maurizio’s Ristorante Italiano. $$. 264 E. McLaws Circle. 757-229-0337. mauriziositalianrestaurant.com. Nawab Indian Cuisine. $$. 204 Monticello Ave. 757-565-3200. nawabonline.com. Opus 9. $$$. 5143 Main St. 757-645-4779. opus9steakhouse.com. Peter Chang Restaurant. 1203 Richmond Road. 757-345-5829. Peterchangrestaurant.com. Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que. $. 447 E. Rochambeau Drive. 757-565-2955. www.pierces.com. Prime46forty. $$$. 4640 Monticello Ave. 757-224-4640. Prime46forty.com. Second Street. $$. 140 Second St. 757-2202286. www.secondst.com. Silt. $$$. Village Shops at Kingsmill, 1915 Pocahontas Trail, James City. 868-6453760. Siltva.com. Traditions. $$$. Williamsburg Lodge. 310 S. England St. 888-965-7254. Colonialwilliamsburg.com. The Trellis. $$$. 403 Duke of Gloucester St. 757-229-8610. www.thetrellis.com. Waypoint Grill Restaurant. $$$. 1480 Quarter Path Road. 757-220-2228. Waypointgrill.com.
THERE ARE MANY GALLERIES IN THE HAMPTON ROADS REGION
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12. Art-cade Gallery. Original paintings, drawings, cartoons and sculpture from nationally prominent illustrators such as Dr. Seuss and Tom Everhart. Hours vary by season. Free. 1321Jamestown Road, Suite 204, Williamsburg. 565-7424. artcadeonline.com.
16. Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. Changing exhibits of local and regional contemporary art. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free. 4205 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. 727-1490. hamptonarts.net.
9. Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Changing exhibits of contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, glass, video and other media from various artists. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $7.70 adults, $5.50 students 5 and up. 2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. 425-0000. virginiamoca.org.
Galleries 10. Andrews Gallery/College of William and Mary. Changing exhibits of contemporary painting, crafts, sculpture and photography. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Andrews Hall (located to the rear of Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall), Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. 221-1452. wm.edu/ andrewsgallery. 11. Armstrong/Slater Gallery, Hampton University. Changing exhibits by local, regional and national artists. Hours vary. Free. Armstrong/Slater Building, Marshall Avenue, Hampton. 727-5402.
13. Art Speaks Gallery (Bay School Cultural Arts Center). Permanent collection of paintings, fiber arts, glassware and jewelry. Changing exhibits by local and regional artists. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. 279 Main St., Mathews. 804-725-1278. bayschool-arts.com. 14. Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries/ Old Dominion University. Changing exhibits of contemporary work by regional and national artists in the University Gallery and contemporary folk art in the Baron & Ellin Gordon Self-Taught Art Gallery. 11a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 4509 Monarch Way, Norfolk. 683-6271. al.odu.edu/art/gallery/index.shtml. 15. Blue Skies Gallery. Changing exhibits by local, regional artists. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
17. Cristallo Art Center. Changing exhibits of contemporary art glass. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite C103, Newport News. 596-3551. cristalloartcenter.com. 18. d’ART Center. Changing exhibits by local and regional artists and working artists’ studios. Temporarily closed because of damage to building. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main St., Norfolk. 625-4211. d-artcenter.org. 19. Falk Gallery/Christopher Newport University. Changing exhibits of contemporary art and student work. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. 5947930. cnu.edu/finearts/galleries.
20. Gloucester Arts on Main. Changing exhibits by contemporary regional artists. Noon-6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. 6580-B Main St., Gloucester. 804-824-9464. gloucesterarts.org. 21. Imagine Art Studios. Changing exhibits of original art plus limited edition prints. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. 131Main St., Smithfield. 357-0690. imaart.com. 22. Linda Matney Gallery. Contemporary art and photography featuring national and international artists. 5435 Richmond Road, Suite A, Williamsburg. 10 a.m.-noon and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. 6756627. lindamatneygallery.com. 23. On the Hill Gallery. Contemporary art by local artists. Free. 402 Main St., Yorktown. 11a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 369-1108. onthehillgallery.com. 24. Nancy Thomas Gallery. Changing exhibits of contemporary folk art and work by nationally known self-taught artist Nancy Thomas. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaySaturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday with reduced winter hours. 301Ballard St., Yorktown, See MUSEUMS/Page 60
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atch a dance, attend a play, listen to a concert. Hampton Roads has many local groups as well as visiting artists with national reputations who offer great performances. It’s a perfect way to expand your horizons and introduce your children to the arts.
Dance American Youth Ballet Company. The performing arm of the Eastern Virginia School for the Performing Arts. Village Shops, 1915 Pocahontas Trail, James City County. 757-229-8535. capafund.org and evspa.org. Hampton Roads Civic Ballet. A nonprofit organization of intermediate and advanced students of the Academy of Ballet in Hampton. Two major productions are staged annually. 4218 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. 757-722-8216. hamptonroadscivicballet.com/#!news/cjb7. Orchesis Dance Company. Student company of the College of William and Mary dance department performs original faculty and student choreography. Performances in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on the W&M campus. 757-221-2785. wmpeople.wm.edu/site/page/orchesis Richmond Ballet. This statewide professional company offers an annual “Nutcracker,” large-scale story ballets and contemporary works at its studio. 407 E. Canal St., Richmond. 804-344-0906. richmondballet.com. Terpsichorean Dance Company. Hampton University’s student dance company performs in Ogden Hall and at community events. 757-727-5317. edhd.hamptonu.edu/ hper/terps.cfm.
tion presents professional chamber music programs at the Williamsburg Regional Library Arts Center. 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. 757-229-0385. chambermusicwilliamsburg.org.
F. Ludwig Diehn Concert Series.Nationally known classical and jazz artists presented at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. 757-683-5305. odu.edu/musicdept/diehn-concertseries. Concerts By The Bay.Concert series presented throughout the year at Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. concertsbythebay@cox.net. concertsbythebay.org. Ewell Recital Series.A music series sponsored by the College of William and Mary’s music department. Ewell Recital Hall, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. wm.edu/ as/music/events/performances/ewellconcertseries/. Feldman Chamber Music Society.This organization presents professional chamber music ensembles in Norfolk. 757-552-1630. feldmanchambermusic.org. Hampton Jazz Festival.This annual event presents national smooth jazz, pop and mainstream jazz artists in late June at the Hampton Coliseum, Hampton. 757-838-4203. hamptoncoliseum.org. Hampton Roads Men’s Chorus.This all-male chorus performs classical and pop material. thehrmc.org. Magic of Harmony Show Chorus.This Peninsula women’s chorus teaches and sings four-part harmony in the “barbershop” style. 757-566-8600. Magicofharmonyshowchorus.com.
Todd Rosenlieb Dance. A contemporary company founded by Todd Rosenlieb that also trains students in classical and contemporary technique at the TR Dance Center. 325 Granby St., Norfolk. 757-626-3262. trdance.org.
Norfolk Chamber Consort.Chamber music concerts by local professional performers at Old Dominion University. 757-852-9072. ncconsort.org.
Ballet Virginia International. This Norfolk-based company has a school and a professional dance troupe. 700 W. 21st St., Norfolk. 757-446-1401. balletvirginia.org.
Peninsula Children’s Chorus.This organization, based in York County, presents a children’s choir for grades one through eight. 757-870-3903. On Facebook: Peninsula Children’s Chorus.
Virginia Regional Ballet. This academy and dance company offers dance training for all levels through weekly classes and performances. 1228 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 757-229-2553. dancevrb.com.
Peninsula Concert Band.This all-volunteer community group plays marches and light music on the Peninsula. peninsulaconcertband.org. Peninsula Youth Orchestra.A student orchestra for various levels in string, wind and brass instruments. Performs several concerts a year. 757-876-1148. pyo-nn.org.
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Port Warwick Concert Series.Area artists perform throughout the summer in Port Warwick’s Styron Square. Jefferson Avenue and Loftis Boulevard, Newport News. 757-223-0284. portwarwick.com.
Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia. More than 250 students from throughout Hampton Roads perform in four student ensembles. 757-618-1800. bayyouth.org.
Sinfonicron Light Opera Company.This student music fraternity performs Gilbert & Sullivan operettas and other works each year in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall at the
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Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble.This local performing group performs concert band and other music throughout the region. cbwe.org.
Tidewater Dance Theatre. A contemporary ballet and modern dance company that offers classes at Northampton Dance Studios/The Dance Center. 12541Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 757-930-3444. ah5678.com.
Williamsburg Ballet Theatre. Established in early 2007, Williamsburg Ballet Theatre is the performing company of the Institute for Dance. Classes offered at 3356 Ironbound Road, Suite 501, Williamsburg. 757-229-1717. institutefordance.org.
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15. Blue Skies Gallery 16. Charles H. Taylor Arts Center 17. Cristallo Art Center 18. d’ART Center 19. Falk Gallery/Christopher Newport University 20. Gloucester Arts on Main 21. Imagine Art Studios 22. Linda Matney Gallery 23. On the Hill Gallery 24. Nancy Thomas Gallery 25. New Town Art Gallery 26. Shooting Star Gallery 27. Suffolk Art Gallery 28. The Arts Center@319 29. This Century Art Gallery 30. Thomas Nelson Community College Visual Arts Gallery 31. Visual Arts Center/ Tidewater Community College 32. Williamsburg Library Gallery 33. James Wise Gallery
Museums Continued from 59 898-0738. nancythomasgallery.com. 25. New Town Art Gallery. Traditional and contemporary art by Williamsburg-area artists. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 5140 Main St., Williamsburg. 229-5140. newtownartgallery.com. 26. Shooting Star Gallery. Changing exhibits of phoSee MUSEUMS/Page 62
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Museums Continued from 60 tography, painting, fine crafts and other media by local artists. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. 118 N. Main St., Suffolk. 934-0855. Shooting-star-gallery.com. 27. Suffolk Art Gallery. Changing exhibits by local and regional artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 118 Bosley Ave., Suffolk. 925-0448. suffolkartleague.org. 28. The Arts Center@319 (The Isle of Wight Arts League). Changing exhibits by local and regional artists. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. 319 Main St., Smithfield. 3577707. smithfieldarts.org. 29. This Century Art Gallery. Changing exhibits by regional and national artists. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 219 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg. 229-4949. thiscenturyartgallery.org. 30. Thomas Nelson Community College Visual Arts Gallery. Contemporary art by regional artists. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Free. Templin Hall, off Hastings Drive, Hampton. 8253608. 31. Visual Arts Center/Tidewater Community College. Exhibits by local, regional, national and international artists. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Tidewater Community College, 340 High St., Portsmouth. 822-1878. tcc.edu/students/specialized/VAC/GALLERY.htm.
Nikolai Nikitin soars through the air from a Russian swing before the opening of Cirque Du Soleil’s Varekai at the Hampton Coliseum.
Arts Continued from 60 College of William and Mary. sinfonicron.org.
Virginia Chorale. Professional chorus conducted by Charles Woodward sings music from all periods. 757-627-8375. vachorale.org.
Tidewater Classic Guitar Society. This organization presents world-class guitarists in venues throughout Hampton Roads. 6252411(Norfolk) and 566-3304 (Williamsburg). tcgs.co.
Virginia Opera. A professional, statewide company offering four productions at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk. 757-6279545; box office, 757-877-2550. vaopera.org.
Tidewater Friends of Acoustic Music. This organization brings in nationally known folk and acoustic performers for concerts in South Hampton Roads. tidewateracoustic.org.
The Virginia Symphony. The region’s professional orchestra offers classical and pops series throughout Hampton Roads. 757-4663060; box office, 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.
32. Williamsburg Library Gallery. Changing shows by local and regional artists. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. 259-4040. wrl.org/ events/exhibits.
TRADOC Army Band. Headquartered at Fort Eustis, this band plays show tunes, marches and jazz. tradoc.army.mil/band/.
33. James Wise Gallery. Contemporary art. Noon-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Free. Hamm Fine Arts Building, 2401 Corprew Ave., Norfolk State University, Norfolk. 823-8844.
Virginia Children’s Chorus. This children’s chorus, based in Norfolk, performs throughout Hampton Roads. 757-440-9100. vachildrenschorus.org.
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and lighter fare are the repertoire of this large, Newport News-based chorus. 757-851-9114. vachoralsociety.org.
U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. Military band headquartered at Langley Air Force Base. www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil.
Virginia Choral Society. Major choral works
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Williamsburg Choral Guild. This community choral group performs several times a year. 757-220-1808. williamsburgchoralguild.org. Williamsburg Symphonia. Regional orchestra performs variety of chamber orchestra pieces in the Kimball Theatre. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphonia.org. Williamsburg Women’s Chorus. This community chorus performs a wide range of music. 757-564-7875. williamsburgwomenschorus.org.
Williamsburg Youth Orchestras. Programs for school-age children include a string orchestra, a chamber music program, a summer camp and a full orchestra. 757-345-8215. wyomusic.org. York River Concert Band. This volunteer group based in York County performs year round. Facebook/York River Concert Band. York River Symphony Orchestra. This community orchestra performs at the Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton and at other area locations. 757-877-9326. yrso.org. Yorktown Chorale. This community group performs classical choral works and music of other genres. 757-345-5209. http://bit.ly/1E3dTy7.
Performing Arts Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center. The performing arts center offers performances and classes. 25th Street and Wickham Avenue, Newport News. 757-247-8950. downinggross.org. Ferguson Center for the Arts. A multi-hall performing arts venue presenting music, See ARTS/Page 63
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center.org. Virginia Arts Festival. An annual spring performing arts festival that presents worldclass music, dance, theater and visual arts throughout Hampton Roads. Box office: 757-282-2822. vafest.org.
Continued from 62 dance, comedy and musicals on the Christopher Newport University campus in Newport News. 757-594-7448. Fergusoncenter. org.
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Fort Monroe Authority. Presents a free “Music By the Bay” summer outdoor concert series in Continental Park on the grounds of Fort Monroe, Hampton. 757-6377778. fmauthority.com/?s=music+by+the+bay
American Youth Players. This performing arm of the Eastern Virginia School for the Performing Arts trains students and performs musicals. Village Shops at Kingsmill, James City County. 757-229-8535. capafund.org and evspa.org.
Hampton Arts. A mix of world-class performers in music, theater and dance staged at The American Theatre in Phoebus. 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. 757-722-2787. hampton arts.net.
Broadway in Norfolk. Series brings national touring musicals to Chrysler Hall in Norfolk. 757-823-4299. Broadwaynorfolk.com.
Kimball Theatre. On Merchants Square in Williamsburg, this theater presents art films and live performances. 757-565-8588. kimballtheatre.com. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. A multicultural center located at 110 W. Finney Ave. in downtown Suffolk. 757-923-0003. suffolk-
TheaterCNU. A student ensemble based at Christopher Newport University, Newport News. 594-7475; box office, 757.594-8752. cnu.edu/theater/. Court House Players. This troupe performs comedies and musicals in and around Gloucester 804-725-0474. courthouseplayers.org. Generic Theater. An off-Broadway-style company that offers cutting-edge works in
the lower level of Chrysler Hall in Norfolk. 757-441-2160. generictheater.org. Hampton Players & Company. Classics and contemporary black works in Armstrong Hall on the Hampton University campus. 757-727-5402. Hurrah Players. This family theater company presents several musicals in the Roper Performing Arts Center in Norfolk. Studio located at 485 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. 757627-5437. hurrahplayers.com.
fieldlittletheatre.org. Virginia Musical Theatre. Virginia Beach troupe performs classic musicals in the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. 757-3405446. Broadwayatthecenter.com. Virginia Shakespeare Festival. A popular festival features Shakespeare and other productions each summer in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall at the College of William and Mary. 757-221-2683. wm.edu/vsf.
Peninsula Community Theatre. This long-standing community group performs out of the former Village Theater in Newport News’ Hilton Village. 10251Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 757-595-5728. pctlive.org.
Virginia Stage Company. The region’s professional theater company performs in the restored Wells Theatre at Tazewell Street and Monticello Avenue in downtown Norfolk. 757-627-6988; box office, 757-627-1234. vastage.com.
Poquoson Island Players. A community troupe known for its local musical and theatrical performances now held in the Mary T. Christian Auditorium at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton. 757-8819797. Facebook/Poquoson Island Players.
William and Mary Theatre. Many theater students in this program go on to professional careers. Performances in Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on the College of William and Mary campus. 757-221-2660. wm.edu/theatre.
Smithfield Little Theatre. This community theater performs three plays a year in a stateof-the-art theater at 210 N. Church St. near downtown Smithfield. 757-357-7338. smith-
Williamsburg Players. A community theater troupe performing at the James-York Playhouse. 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. 757-229-0431. williamsburgplayers.org.
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STROLL THROUGH LOCAL SHOPS IN A TOWN-LIKE SETTING OR ESCAPE TO THE COMFORT OF AN AIR-CONDITIONED MALL
A PREVIEW OF WHAT’S TO COME: Tech Center at Jefferson Avenue and Oyster Point Road is under construction. Its first retail tenants are scheduled to move in July 2015.
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City Center at Oyster Point 701 Town Center Drive, Newport News. Offers 230,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants. Host to a weekly farmers’ market during the summer months. Development began in 2000. Major stores: Paragon City Center 12 theater, Hauser’s Jewelers, Animare Salon & Spa, Ann Taylor Loft, Jos. A. Bank, The Mole Hole, Aroma’s Specialty Coffees & Bakeshop, Taste Unlimited, numerous restaurants. New addition: As of December 2014, City Center is also the headquarters of the Daily Press Media Group, which publishes the Daily Press. 64
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Number of stores: About 35. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Contacts: 873-2020; citycenteratoysterpoint.com.
The Gallery at Military Circle 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk. 900,000 square feet. Opened in 1970. Major stores: Cinemark 18, Macy’s, Ashley Stewart, J.C. Penney, Ross Dress for Less. Number of stores: About 100. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Contacts: 461-0777, galleryatmilitarycircle.com.
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1401 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake. 897,626 square feet. Major stores: Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Sears, Bath & Body Works. Number of stores: 120-plus. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Contacts: 424-7100, greenbriermall.com.
1430 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. Opened in 2009. Major stores: Movie Tavern, Paint on Pottery, Five Guys, Quirks of Art, Pendleton Outlet. Contacts: 490-3585, highstreetwilliamsburg.com.
Hampton Towne Centre Big Bethel Road at Hampton Roads Center Parkway and Interstate 64, Hampton. 175,000 square feet. Opened in 1997. Major stores: AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24, Farm Fresh, Chuck E. Cheese. Number of stores: 25. Hours: Vary by tenant.
Jefferson Commons 12251 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. 400,000 square feet. Opened in 2005. Major stores: Kohl’s, Off Broadway Shoes, Pier 1 Imports, Petco, Ross Dress for Less, Panera, Starbucks, Smokey Bones, TJ Maxx, Trader Joe’s. Hours: Vary by tenant. See SHOPPING/Page 65
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Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach. 1.35 million square feet. Opened in 1981. Major stores: AMC Lynnhaven 18 Theatres, Barnes & Noble, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, Macy’s. Number of stores: 180-plus. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Contacts: 340-9340, lynnhavenmall.com.
MacArthur Center 300 Monticello Ave. in Norfolk. 1 million square feet. Opened in 1999. Major stores: Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Coach, Dillard’s, The Body Shop, H&M, J. Crew, Nine West, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma. Number of stores: 150. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Contacts: 627-6000, shopmacarthur.com.
Marketplace at Tech Center Coming to 12080 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. Marketplace at Tech Center is the retail component of Tech Center at Oyster Point, a $250 million, mixed-use development on 100 acres at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Oyster Point Road. Its first tenants are set to occupy some stores by July 2015. Major stores already announced: Whole Foods, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Stein Mart, Zoës Kitchen, Avalon Spa, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Conte’s Bike Shop, Massage Envy. Number of stores: Still in development. Contacts: techcenteroysterpoint.com.
The Marquis Interstate 64 at State Route 199 in upper York County, next to Water Country USA. Phase I: 675,000 square feet. Opened in 2008. Major stores: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, Target. Opening soon: Sam’s Club.
Merchants Square Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Merchants Square is an 18th-century style retail village, which hosts a seasonal farmers’ markets, concerts and festivals. Major stores: Binns, Cheese Shop, Chico’s, Christmas Shop, Williams-Sonoma, Kimball Theatre, William & Mary Bookstore and Cafe. Number of stores: 40-plus. Hours: Vary by tenant. Contacts: 220-7751, merchantssquare.org.
Monticello Shopping District (Comprised of Marketplace Shoppes, Monticello Marketplace and Windsor Meade Marketplace). Monticello Avenue, bounded by Route 199 and News Road in Williamsburg. The three centers combined total 600,000 square feet. Marketplace Shops opened in 2001; Monticello Marketplace in 1998; Windsor Meade Marketplace in 2005. Major stores: PetSmart, Pier 1 Imports, Starbucks, Target, TJ Maxx, Target, Martin’s Food & Drug, Rack Room Shoes, Hall-
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mark. Number of stores: 70. Hours: Vary by tenant.
New Town Intersection of Monticello Avenue and Ironbound Road in Williamsburg. 365-acre mixed-used development. Opened in 2005. Major stores: Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Christopher & Banks, Virginia Diner Shoppe, The Inspired Bride. Number of stores: 40. Hours: Vary by tenant. See SHOPPING/Page 66
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Shopping Continued from 65 Contacts: 565-6200, newtownwilliamsburg.com.
Patrick Henry Mall 12300 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. 667,000 square feet. Opened in 1987. Major stores: American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, Forever 21, J.C. Penney, Macy’s, New York & Company, Victoria’s Secret, Yankee Candle. Number of stores: 120. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Contacts: 249-4305, shoppatrickhenrymall.com.
Peninsula Town Center Opened in 2010 at the former site of Coliseum Mall off Mercury Boulevard in Hampton. Includes pedestrian walkways, children’s water play area, department stores, smaller shops, restaurants and a farmers’ market. Major stores: Aéropostale, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, H&M, J.C. Penney, Lane Bryant, Macy’s, Target, Cinebistro, Nine West. Number of stores: About 65. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Contacts: 838-1505, peninsulatowncenter.com.
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Boulevard in Newport News. 80,000 square feet. Host of a seasonal farmers’ market and art shows. Opened in 2001. Major stores: Blush Bridal Consignment Boutique, Granma T’s Health Food Store, P.S. Paperie, Walk This Way, Schlesinger’s, Thaijindesu, Fin Seafood. Number of stores: About 20. Hours: Vary by tenant. Contact: portwarwick.com.
Power Plant of Hampton Roads Intersection of Interstate 64 and Mercury Boulevard, Hampton. Major stores: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Burlington Coat Factory, Joe’s Crab Shack, Lowe’s, PBR Hampton Roads, Coldstone Creamery, NASCAR Sports Grille. Hours: Vary by tenant.
Williamsburg Pottery 6692 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. After a $30 million renovation, the iconic shopping destination reopened in 2012 with 160,000 square feet of retail space focusing on home and garden needs. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Contacts: 564-3326, williamsburgpottery.com.
Williamsburg Premium Outlets 5715-62A Richmond Road, James City County. 350,000 square feet. Opened in 1988. Major stores: Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, J. Crew, Nautica, Nike
TOP: A look at Peninsula Town Center. ABOVE: Pictured is Williamsburg Pottery.
Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Reebok Outlet Store, White House Black Market, Michael Kors, As Seen on TV. Number of stores: 120-plus. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Contacts: 565-0702, premiumoutlets.com.
Settlers Market The new 250,000-square-foot shopping center sits on Monticello Avenue, adjacent to the New Town shopping center. Many of the development’s stores opened in 2013. Major stores: Home Goods, Ulta, Stein Mart. Hours: Vary by tenant.
Contacts: 722-2500, settlersmarketwilliamsburg.com.
The Town Center of Virginia Beach A mixed-used development that incorporates shopping, dining, entertainment and living options. Opened in 2002. Major stores: Brooks Brothers, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Men’s Wearhouse, Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, The Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, It’s Sugar. Number of stores: About 20. Hours: Vary by tenant. Contacts: 965-5452, vabeachtowncenter.com.
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