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The Pomoco Auto Group Welcomes You! Barb Olinger Pomoco Nissan Hampton 28 Years Office Manager
Malcolm McKewn Pomoco Nissan Hampton 14 Years Parts Manager
Roger Saunders Jr. Pomoco Used Cars Hampton 40 Years of Service
Joey Graham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Hampton 23 Years of Service
John Malatesta Pomoco Used Cars of Hampton 16 Years of Service
Jim Blankenship Pomoco Auto Group 17 years Technology Manager Dave Lawson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Newport News 16 Years of Service
Pomoco Mitsubishi 4206 Mercury Blvd. Hampton • 757 890-8800
Pomoco Nissan of Hampton 1134 W. Mercury Blvd. Hampton • 757-838-6111
The Pomoco Auto Group would like to welcome all newcomers to Hampton Roads and thank those “local” folks that have patronized our organizations for nearly 70 years. At one time or another Pomoco Auto Group (Peninsula) has consisted of Spencer Motors, Poquoson Motors, Coliseum Lincoln Mercury and Merrimac Motors. We have faithfully serviced Hampton Roads “new faces” and your neighbor’s automotive needs for decades. Now the Pomoco Auto Group operates its 11 franchises under the corporate name of POMOCO. POMOCO Auto Group consists of Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep in Hampton and Newport News. Fiat in Newport News as well as Nissan and Mitsubishi in Hampton. POMOCO operates two used car locations in Hampton and one in Newport News and POMOCO has two stand alone service centers, the Peninsula Tire and Auto Centers in both cities as well as 2 body shops in each city. Newcomers and “locals” can find hundreds of things to do in Hampton Roads and sooner or later one of those involves buying a car. Every dealer has a great story to tell when selling cars but not everyone has the strength to back it up. All of our locations have won numerous awards from the manufacturer as well as have our wonderful employees for taking care of the customer before, during and after the sale. We do not claim to be perfect but we claim to work on perfection everyday! POMOCO owners, Bill Hayes (53 years), Rick Gallaer (29 years), Steve Adams (28 years), Gary Minter (26 years), and Henry Ayer (29 years), have strong ties to the Peninsula and learned from Founder D.I. Rosser Jr., that if you take care of the customer they will take care of you. Each and every employee understands this philosophy and has helped the POMOCO name become synonymous with fairness and friendliness when buying or servicing your car. “We take great pride in the name POMOCO and the history that comes with it”. According to third generation “car guy” Henry Ayer. “There are so many places to purchase an automobile, but our reputation helps put lots of new faces in our stores every day”. “We do not believe in the Gimmick type advertising to get you in the showroom”, according to Ayer. We have employees that have been with us for decades and customers love the fact that the same people you, ‘buy from today,’ will be the same people you ‘service with tomorrow’ according to 53 year POMOCO veteran Bill Hayes. “We are constantly looking for new ways to improve the customers buying experience, from better ways to track and handle phone calls all the way to ways of retaining our enormous customer base that we have built over the last 6 decades”, according to group President Rick Gallaer. “We have been serving our customers for over 60 years and doing our best to insure the repeat business leaves an open invitation to all “new comers” to our great way of doing business”, according to Steve Adams. Please visit our website at POMOCO.COM or scan our QR Code to your smart phone to find out about all of the goings on with POMOCO Auto Group. From Pomoco Race Night at Langley Speedway to car shows you are sure to find something about Pomoco you’ll love. Of course you can always find a great deal, thousands have!
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CONTENTS Living in the 757 ..................................... 7 Getting Around ..................................... 8 Community Guide .............................. 14 Famous People, Places, Things ..... 24 The Shipyard ....................................... 28 Military .................................................. 29 Festivals ............................................... 30 Amusements ....................................... 31 Nearby Attractions ........................... 32 History .................................................. 38 Colleges ................................................ 42 Science ................................................. 43 Research .............................................. 44 Beaches ............................................... 45 Hiking .................................................... 46 Nature Parks ....................................... 48 Outdoor Activities ............................ 52 Fishing .................................................. 56 Art .......................................................... 58 Dining .................................................... 62 Performing Arts ................................. 63 Shopping ............................................. 65
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HAMPTON ROADS LIVING
YOU KNOW YOU LIVE IN THE 757 WHEN... 21. You know how to get to the Monitor-Merrimac if the HRBT westbound is backed up.
Hampton 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 boundary 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 of 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 Virginian-Pilot. Here are some of those jokes, and others suggested by area readers:
22. You can get from Southeast Newport News to Williamsburg without hopping on I-64. 23. You remember when Mercury Boulevard had service lanes that were separate from the rest of Mercury. 24. Walmart is an actual hangout spot when the clubs close down for the night. 25. You can tell when a Navy ship comes home by how crowded the stores are. 26. As a kid, you knew field trips involved traveling to Jamestown, Williamsburg or the Virginia Air and Space Center. 27. You know that every time you go to Williamsburg, there will be new places to shop.
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.
The USS Arlington is commissioned at Naval Station Norfolk. The ship is named in honor of the first responders who came to the Pentagon on the morning of September 11, 2001.
2. You know Mount Trashmore is a real place.
31. You know how to pronounce Denbigh.
4. You’ve dated someone in the military.
32. Hilton Village had nothing to do with a hotel magnate.
5. You don’t stop and look skyward when aircraft fly over.
7. You don’t slow down in the tunnel. 8. You can say “Norfolk” without sounding obscene or incorrect. 9. You can leave town for years and return to find the same roads still under construction.
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.
3. Any eastbound trip you’ve ever made involves at least one tunnel.
6. You can name all the Interstate 64 spurs.
28. You look forward to the Hampton Coliseum putting on its “holiday” lights.
Power Plant of Hampton Roads development in Hampton.
The seal of Virginia Beach on the front of Mount Trashmore.
10. An inch of snow closes everything down. Three inches is a blizzard.
13. It’s not Portsmouth; it’s P-town.
17. You know that it all started here.
14. It’s Hampton, not the Hamptons.
18. You know you’ll get five different directions from five different people on how to get to downtown Norfolk.
11. You know Newport News is not the name of a newspaper. 12. It’s not a peninsula; it’s the Peninsula — with a capital P.
15. You’ve seen Pat Robertson in a Farm Fresh. 16. You don’t mind jet noise.
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.
33. You’re not surprised that George Washington Memorial Highway, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Route 17 are all the same road. 34. On Thanksgiving, your kids dress up as John Smith and Pocahontas instead of as Pilgrims. 35. The Civil War and Revolutionary War both passed through your front yard or backyard.
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GETTING AROUND 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.
Denbigh Blvd. SURRY
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Greyhound Bus Terminals (www.greyhound.com) Hampton Suffolk 2 W. Pembroke Ave. 722-9861 1139 Carolina Road 539-6937 Newport News* Williamsburg 14407 Warwick Blvd. 872-4405 468 N. Boundary St. 229-1460 Norfolk 701 Monticello Ave. 625-7500
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Amtrak Stations are located in Newport News at 9304 Warwick Blvd. and in Williamsburg at 468 N. Boundary St. 800-872-7245. www.amtrak.com.
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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.
Newport News/ Williamsburg International Airport
Victory Blvd.
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Chesapeake Bay
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can be a nightmare at any time of the day or night. Morning rush hour can be a mess, and try to avoid the HRBT as summer weekends approach because you'll be surrounded by the beach bound — sometimes starting as early as Thursday night.
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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. www.ridethetide.com.
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With traffic soaring speedily over Mercury Boulevard (if you’re new to the area, you missed the snarled traffic that construction project caused), the biggest backups are usually at the northern and southern tips of the Peninsula. Drivers headed to Williamsburg and beyond expect to slow down as the interstate trims to two-lanes each way.
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.
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Hampton Roads Transit is the regional bus service. 222-6100. www.hrtransit.org. Peninsula fares are $1.50.
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Warwick Boulevard is the backbone 4 of Newport News from Fort Eustis to downtown. In addition to dealing with students crossing the street in front of Christopher Newport University, the shipyard shift change tends to increase congestion too.
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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.
WHETHER IT’S BY PLANE, TRAIN OR AUTOMOBILE, HERE ARE TRAVEL TIPS
SUFFOLK
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The James River Bridge connects the
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4.5-mile span is narrow so check your gas gauge and watch out for broken down cars. The span is raised for passing ships so check the schedule or be ready to stop and wait. The Coleman Bridge connects York and
7 Gloucester counties. Northbound drivers
must pay $2 to cross the bridge. If you’re crossing consistently you probably want the E-Z Pass so you can drive right through the tolls and get a discount. Pass holders pay 85 cents.
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Atlantic Ocean KEY Airport
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Amtrak Greyhound Ferry
Route 17/J. Clyde Morris Boulevard /
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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
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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 Summer backups Traffic backups are common during the summer on eastbound Interstate 64 at the Hampton Roads BridgeTunnel. If you’re heading to the beach or the Outer Banks, use the MonitorMerrimac. Beach-bound traffic jams are as much a summer tradition around here as fireworks and backyard barbecues. STREET SMART TIP ■ VDOT recommends the
Potholes and pitfalls Yes, we get them. When the state pushes to fill potholes, repair aging roadways and bridges and widen thoroughfares, the region has work zones with unfamiliar traffic patterns popping up all over. “Be alert and eliminate all distrac-
STREET SMART TIPS
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Wondering how long it will take if you want to live on the Peninsula and commute to work? Here are some hot spots and how to deal with traffic.
tion, turn on headlights for greater visibility. ■ Don’t tailgate or speed, follow posted signs, keep up with traffic flow. ■ Don’t change lanes. ■ Minimize distractions, especially those associated with mobile technology like phones, expect the unexpected and — perhaps most of all — be patient.
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STREET SMART TIPS ■ Sign up for free mobile
traffic alerts. Text TRAFFIC to 71593. ■ Post traffic videos at eyewitness.dailypress.com
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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. Source: Mapquest and INRIX
Chesapeake Bay
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Navigating the region Get the real-time info you need at www.va511.org or by calling 511 or the Traffic Information Line at 757-3613016. Highway Advisory Radio 1680 AM also provides up-to-date traffic information.
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Interstate 64 east and westbound at the bottleneck at Bland Boulevard in Newport News.
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following route for reaching South Hampton Roads via the James River Bridge: If you’re traveling east on I-64, take the Mercury Boulevard Exit 263 and cross the bridge. Continue on Route 17 to the I-664 interchange in Suffolk.
tions,” according to police and the state transportation department. Speeding in a work zone can net a fine of up to $500.
FOLLOW THESE TRAVEL TIPS AND YOU’LL BE ON YOUR WAY TO CONQUERING TRAFFIC BACKUPS
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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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.
VIRGINIA BEACH
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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BUSES, FERRIES AND LIGHT RAIL ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN HAMPTON ROADS
E-ZPass is easy E-ZPass automatically deducts the toll from your prepaid account so you can zip through toll gates in Virginia and 13 additional states worry-free. The Coleman Bridge (connecting York and Gloucester counties) has a toll as does the Chesapeake Expressway (the quick way to get to Nags Head, N.C.) and the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel (a big one at $12) and more are coming to South Hampton Roads. For more information or to sign up for an E-ZPass account, go to www.ezpassva.com
Don’t be that guy
The Norfolk light rail train system, called The Tide, sits on the tracks at the elevated platform at Norfolk State University.
■ Load up the car and the
With climbing temperatures, make sure all your fluids are at proper levels in your car and that your tire pressure is at proper levels. The AAA estimates that 1.7 million auto club members will need a summer rescue because of a dead battery. And not having enough oil or anti-freeze will make for a long, hot sticky wait on the side of the road. And it will tie up traffic for the rest of us. Ditto for filling/checking your gas level before heading into one of the tunnels. You don’t want to be that guy.
Licensed to carry This is Street Smart, we’re talking about driver’s licenses here. Save a hassle and a $5 fee by renewing your driver’s license via the Internet, by phone or by mail. You can also renew vehicle registration online. The $5 fee is added to inperson transactions at local DMV offices. 12
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kids to see some local history. There’s plenty in both Surry and James City counties, including the Jamestown Settlement.
Times to avoid
The Surry, one of two ferries operating between Jamestown and Scotland Wharf, transits the James River.
STREET SMART TIP ■ If you must to go to the
DMV, try the offices in Poquoson, Smithfield or Gloucester County which usually have no lines or waiting, as opposed to the Hampton and Newport News offices. Hours and locations are at
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www.dmv.state.va.us.
Take the bus or a ferry HRT, which stands for Hampton Roads Transportation, is the region’s public bus, ferry and lightrail system. Paddle wheel
ferries connect Norfolk and Portsmouth crossing the Elizabeth River. Light-rail operates in Norfolk. Buses run all over the region. For routes, fares and schedules, go to www.gohrt.com. The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry is operated by VDOT, is free and runs 24 hours. It crosses the James River and
connects Surry County and James City County. For more information and schedules, call 1-800-VAFerry or search JamestownScotland Ferry at www.virginiadot.org. STREET SMART TIP ■ Save some money. Buy a
HRT GoPass.
Anyone who spends any time on the Peninsula quickly grasps the reality that the Hampton Roads BridgeTunnel is a traffic choke point of epic proportions one of the worst in the entire country in fact. But did you know that 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 Settlers Landing Road and Mallory Street in Hampton? Or that I-64 grinds to a 13 mph crawl in Norfolk heading into the tunnel about 4:15 p.m.? STREET SMART TIP ■ Go another way. Avoid those locations at those times.
The key to avoiding traffic headaches is staying informed
of current traffic conditions throughout the region.The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) offers free tools to give you help you get around Hampton Roads.
Pay attention
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to the overhead electronic message signs throughout Hampton Roads. The signs communicate traffic conditions, construction impacts and detour information. Additionally, the “Reach the Beach” electronic message signs, located at key decision points, display real-time traffic times and will help you determine the fastest route to your destination.
Highway Advisory Radio (1680 AM)
The Highway Advisory Radio station, accessible on 1680 AM, advises the public of current traffic conditions, construction information and other delays on Hampton Roads highways, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. This same information is also available by calling the Traffic Information Line at 757-361-3016.
Virginia 511 system The Virginia 511 system provides real-time traffic conditions for all highways in Virginia. There are a number of ways to access 511: • www.511virginia.org - An interactive website that provides traffic cameras, traffic alerts and weather information. • Call 511 - Voice-activated traffic information system that provides real-time traffic conditions throughout Hampton Roads. • 511 mobile app – Available for both iPhone and Android platforms, users can access VDOT’s network of traffic cameras, message boards and traffic alerts right on their smartphones. • @511hamptonroads – Twitter feed that provides up-to-the-minute traffic conditions and impacts throughout Hampton Roads.
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY IS RICH IN HISTORY AND FULL OF TOURIST-FRIENDLY SPOTS
Hampton Population: 136,836 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: Molly Joseph Ward, 757-727-6315 hampton.gov This historical sign describes a Revolutionary War battle at the site formerly known as “The Hook,” one of Gloucester’s many historical sites.
Gloucester Population: 36,886 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 chairwoman: Louise Theberge, 804-694-5328 gloucesterva.info
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t the edge of Hampton Roads, Gloucester is the gateway to the Middle Peninsula that 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
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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 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 to visit 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. In October, Gloucester will host a reenactment of the Battle of the Hook at Warner Hall.
The Gloucester Cavaliers garner attention during the Daffodil Festival parade in Gloucester.
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ampton’s mix of history, entertainment and shopping make it an eclectic place to live, work and play. 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 restaurants and hotels. The area is easily accessible from Interstate 64. One of Hampton’s oldest assets is poised to become an even larger attraction in the upcoming years. Fort Monroe was named the nation’s 396th National Park Service monument by President Barack Obama in November 2011. The Fort Monroe Authority and park service continue to schedule events at the more than 500-acre site which features a small village of historic buildings, a moated area with views of the Chesapeake Bay, a yacht club and several beaches. The former military base is on Hampton’s southeast side, just below Phoebus and Buckroe. Those neighborhoods should benefit from the influx of visitors expected to visit Fort Monroe. The fort is also a reminder of a time in 1861 when African-American slaves made their way there and
The Hampton Coliseum.
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 city’s history also shines through in many of its neighborhoods including Pasture Point, Aberdeen and Wythe. Downtown Hampton
can provide a taste of history as it hosts the Hampton History Museum and Virginia Air and Space Center, the latter of which acts as the official visitors center for NASA Langley Research Center. Hampton University as well as numerous shops and restaurants are also located downtown along Queens Way and Settlers Landing Road.
An aerial view of downtown Hampton, which features Hampton University and the waterfront.
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country world exists just a short drive across the James River Bridge from Newport News. Instead of pavement and strip malls, Isle of Wight County is still mostly forests and farmland. It’s largely rural, with an estimated 85 to 89 percent of its land covered with farms and forests. Cotton and soybeans are the biggest crops. Every September, more than 30,000 people turn out for the Isle of Wight County Fair. But developers have discovered Isle of Wight. The county has seen an 18 percent increase in population since 2000. The Eagle Harbor development continues to take shape just south of the James River Bridge. Other large mixed-use developments are in the works, including the Benns Grant and St. Luke’s Village projects. The county is home to two incorporated towns — Smithfield and Windsor. One of the county’s biggest attractions is Historic St. Luke’s Church. The church, which dates to about 1632, is the oldest existing church of English
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foundation in North America and the nation’s only surviving, original Gothic building. The most recent historic attractions to open include Fort Huger, an earthen-walled Confederate Civil War fort that opened as a county park in 2007, and the Schoolhouse Museum. Located in a renovated two-room schoolhouse dating to 1932 on Smithfield’s Main Street, the museum is a tribute to the history of African-American public education.
Isle of Wight Population: 35,270 Area: 316 square miles Median age: 41.5 Median income: $62,573 Landmarks: Historic St. Luke’s Church, Fort Boykin Historic Park, Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area, Heritage Park. Board of Supervisors chairman: JoAnn Hall, 365-6204 co.isle-of-wight.va.us
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RURAL MATHEWS COUNTY MAINTAINS A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY
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oted for its quaint, historic village and its proximity to Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, Mathews County is considered a destination for those 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 85 square miles bordered by the
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James City County Population: 68,979 Area: 142 square miles Founded: 1634 Median age: 40.8 Median household income: $74,706 Landmarks: Jamestown Island, Colonial Parkway, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg Pottery Factory, Williamsburg Winery Board of Supervisors chairman: John McGlennon, 757-221-3034. www.jccegov.com
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ong one of the state’s fastest growing counties, James City County has recently seen its influx of people slow. The economic slowdown has also affected home values, which fell for a second straight year. Commercial construction has also slowed, but a few major projects are in progress. Chief among those is Settlers Market, the final phase of the 600acre New Town commercial and residential project. Stores such as Home 16
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Population: 8,884 (U.S. Census Bureau 2012 estimate) Area: 85 square miles Founded: 1791 Median age: 50.1 (2010 census) Landmarks: Historic courthouse green, New Point Comfort Lighthouse, Gwynn’s Island Board of Supervisors chairwoman: Edwina J. Casey, 804-725-2177 co.mathews.va.us
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, with one of its claims to fame being the lack of a single stoplight. Just off the county’s north coast is where hundreds of residents call Gwynn’s Island home. The picturesque island is accessed by a drawbridge and consists mostly of waterfront and inland homes and a couple of restaurants, a museum and Coast Guard station.
Outdoor activities abound throughout the county and include 90 miles of Mathews Blueways Water Trails. The network 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. 6-7 featuring crafts, food, music and local artists, such as P. Buckley Moss.
Put-In creek snakes through salt grasses into the Court House Village into a watery tourist destination.
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Goods and Michael’s Arts and Crafts opened in early 2013, with more retail due to open in the spring. Also in the Monticello Avenue corridor, a retail center anchored by Fresh Market continues to expand, with a stand-alone Starbucks and more retail space attracting tenants. James City is home to Prime Outlets, the county’s most popular outlet center, with more than 150 stores. The county’s growth spurt began in 1969, when Anheuser-Busch built a
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This spot with a view of New Point Lighthouse serves as Mathews County’s historic gateway to the Chesapeake Bay tour. This trail/tour takes visitors around county roadways to points along the waterfront for viewing or water sports such as kayaking, canoeing.
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POQUOSON IS JUST A SHORT HOP FROM HAMPTON, NEWPORT NEWS AND ELSEWHERE IN HAMPTON ROADS.
Newport News Population: 183,005 Area: 69.2 square miles Incorporated: 1896 Median age: 33.5 years Mayor: McKinley L. Price, 757-926-8618 www.nngov.com
Hollydazzle lights up City Center.
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bout 22 miles long and only 4 miles wide, the area that became Newport News was first settled in 1619. In 1896, that community — the former seat of Warwick County — became the separate city of Newport News. Warwick County, one of the eight original shires, was formed in 1634 by the House of Burgesses in the British Colony of Virginia by order of King Charles I. The shires later became counties. The famous “Battle of the Ironclads” — the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia, also known as the Merrimac — took place off the shores of Newport News in 1862. Lee Hall Mansion and the Endview Plantation in north Newport News account for 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. The shipyard has built
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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. 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, small-town 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. A vibrant night-life is anticipated with new restaurants and entertainment venues, with Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill and Tucano’s Brazilian Grill recently opening. A microbrewery and movie theaters are in the works.
James Shackelford tosses a fish into a bin after freeing it from a gill net at Messick Point.
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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. The word “poquoson” is used to describe a boundary line between two higher tracts of land. The boundary area contained a stream, river, or creek with an adjoining marsh that abuts higher ground. Watermen plied the waters of the Chesapeake Bay from ports and landings in Poquoson for generations, but that lifestyle is dying out. The city, which incorporated in 1975 but traces its roots to the 17th century, is a wealthy enclave that has a median house-
hold income of $86,611, the highest on the Virginia Peninsula. The average assessed value of a home in Poquoson is $309,778 and the median assessed value is $276,000. Many residents work at Langley Air Force Base or other military installations, the shipyard in Newport News and NASA Langley Research Center. The City Council has made bringing businesses
and boaters to the city a priority. Around 20 new businesses have opened in the city in the last year, with Surf Rider restaurant among the most popular new additions. Whitehouse Cove Marina continues to thrive, adding two new floating docks in early 2013. Port Messick Marina at Messick Point is underdevelopment with plans for a restaurant and bait shop in the works.
Poquoson Population: 12,097 Area: 14.7 square miles Incorporated: 1975 Median age: 42.9 Landmarks: Messick Point, Plum Tree Island Wildlife Refuge, Cow Island Mayor: W. Eugene Hunt, Jr., 868-7628 ci.poquoson.va.us The Lion’s Bridge is seen at sunset.
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Paul Whitlow, president of the Poquoson Museum, sits on the museum’s front porch on Poquoson Avenue.
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SMITHFIELD’S HISTORIC DISTRICT FEATURES HOUSES WITH CENTURIES-OLD ARCHITECTURE
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Christopher Newport University students Chris Collins and David Levenson search for artifacts during an archaeological dig at Windsor Castle in Smithfield.
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mithfield is known for ham. Home of Smithfield Foods, a Fortune 500 company, 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 amenity is Windsor Castle Park, a public park built around the mansion. In 2002, the town 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.
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 17th-century Bacon’s Castle — the oldest documented brick house in English North America — to the late 20th-century Nuclear Information Center. The
A view of the discharge canal at the Surry Power Station.
Surry County Population: 6,844 Area: 301 square miles Founded: 1652 Median age: 39 Board of Supervisors chairman: John M. Seward Contact: 757-294-5271; surrycountyva.gov
Surry Power Station, built in the early 1970s, generates 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.
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Shirley Gayle of Smithfield tries a bit of country ham while Linda Cowger looks over the menu. Taste of Smithfield, Smithfield Foods’ newest food venture, is a restaurant showcasing the company’s hams and other products.
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Population: 8,089 Area: 10.1 square miles Incorporated: 1752 Median age: 38 Median household income: $62,188 Landmarks: Old Courthouse of 1750, Isle of Wight County Museum, Smithfield Inn and Smithfield Station Mayor: T. Carter Williams, 757-365-9505 smithfieldva.gov Canada geese dine on vegetation in the marsh at Hog Island Wildlife Management Area.
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WILLIAMSBURG FEATURES LIVING HISTORY AND A UNIQUE COLONIAL CAPITAL
Windsor Population: 2,626 Area: 4 square miles Founded: 1902 Median age: 42 Mayor: Carita J. Richardson Contact: 242-4288; twitter.com/ townofwindsor www.windsor-va.gov
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Colonial Williamsburg’s master gunsmith, George Suiter, left, and master blacksmith, Ken Schwarz, discuss working on a three-pounder bronze cannon at Colonial Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Population: 15,167 Area: 9.05 square miles Founded: As Middle Plantation in 1633; established as Williamsburg in 1699 Median age: 23.8 Median household income: $50,742 Landmarks: Wren Building, Governor’s Palace, Colonial Capitol, Courthouse of 1770, Bruton Parish Church Mayor: Clyde Haulman, 757-229-8898 williamsburgva.gov
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walk through 18th-century living is a highlight in this former Colonial capital. The city’s permanent residents still find amusement in seeing the historic interpreters in full Colonial garb in supermarkets and at service stations and ATMs once they are off work. The college population also gives Williamsburg its unique flavor. There are about 7,600 students and six graduate programs at the College of William and Mary, the second-oldest university in the country. William and Mary and Williamsburg provided a start to more than a few Colonial stars — Thomas
Jefferson,GeorgeWashington,PatrickHenry—before thecapitalmovedtoRichmondin1780. Tourismhittwosnagsin thepast12years—theaftermathoftheSept.11,2001 attacksandtherecession— butin2013mealstaxreceipts andhoteloccupancyhave showngains.Otherissuesof noteincludearecentpushto increasethedensitydowntowntoallowmorepeopleto walktowheretheywork,eat, shopandplay,andthecreationofanartsdistrict.The newRiversideDoctors’ Hospitalopensin2013,expectedtotriggeraninfluxof medicaloffices,retail,and eventually,residentialdevelopment.
Alanna Craig plays with a hoop and sticks with her fifth-grade classmates along Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg.
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indsor is a small town at the crossroads of U.S. 258 and 460 in the center of Isle of Wight County. The first recorded name for what became Windsor was Corrowaugh. In 1852, Corrowaugh was established as a post office, and mail was brought once a week by courier until 1859, when the contract for mail service was given to the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad (now Norfolk Southern.) The railroad built a depot and it was called Windsor Station. By the turn of the 20th century, residents elected to make the town official, and the General Assembly granted Windsor’s charter in 1902. Once built around a train station, the town now is growing up around U.S. Route 460, an alternate route from south Hamp-
There has been a recent push by Gov. Bob McDonnell to build a new U.S. 460 between Petersburg and Suffolk to help alleviate traffic in Hampton Roads.
ton Roads to Richmond and Washington, D.C. The town’s population has more than doubled over the past decade and it is targeted for more residential and industrial growth in coming years, as the Port of Virginia continues to develop. Plans to build a new U.S. 460, south of the existing thoroughfare to help alleviate traffic in Hampton Roads, are moving forward. Construction plans call for 55 miles of four-
lane, divided, limitedaccess highway between Petersburg and Suffolk. Just east of Windsor on U.S. 460 is the Shirley T. Holland Commerce Park, home of a million-squarefoot Cost Plus World Market distribution center. In 2001, the town hired its own police chief and established the Windsor Police Department. This department was the first newly created police department in Virginia in the last 15 years.
The Shirley T. Holland Commerce Park is bolstering employment.
YORK IS RICH IN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HISTORY
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ork County is truly a hybrid community — both modern and steeped in American history. Nestled along the York River and extending west to Williamsburg’s doorstep, York 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 Yorktown Victory Center is nearby, as 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
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York County Population: 66,146 Area: 106 square miles Founded: 1634 Median age: 39.7 Median household income: $83,747 Board of Supervisors chairman: Walt Zaremba, 757-253-0477 yorkcounty.gov
march around Yorktown, honing their skills. The growing county boasts a population of more than 66,000 and,
with miles of waterfront real estate, is considered one of the Peninsula area’s most desirable localities. Located on the waterfront — in the shadow of the Coleman Bridge — is Riverwalk Landing. The retail development boasts several restaurants, shops and a popular beach area. It’s the site of numerous warm-weather festivallike events. And don’t forget Water Country USA — the popular water park in upper York never fails to be a pleaser for locals and tourists alike.
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FAMOUS PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS war” (and, presumably, then be freed). His decision led the Union on its way to emancipation.
Hampton 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. It’s known for its Bacon (as in Nathaniel), its ham (as in Smithfield), its presidents (more than just George slept here), its submarines (the first and probably the most recent), its battlefields, its warriors, its singers and writers and athletes — oh, just read the list!
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. 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.
People Princess Pocahontas, Capt. John Smith and Chief Powhatan were all in Jamestown and environs in 1607.
Booker T. Washington studied and later taught at Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) before going on to lead Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University).
Nathaniel Bacon led a revolt against Virginia’s royal governor in 1676. The pirate Blackbeard’s head was put on a pole in Hampton after he was killed in 1718.
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg before founding the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Walter Reed, an Army physician from Gloucester, discovered that yellow fever was transmitted by mosquitoes.
Patrick Henry, George Wythe and John Marshall all took part in political debate in Williamsburg, the Colonial capital of Virginia.
Ella Fitzgerald and Pearl Bailey, both world-renowned entertainers, were born in Newport News in 1918.
George Washington’s victory at Yorktown cemented him as the man who would go on to become our first president.
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 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 24
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Robert R. Moton, who followed Booker T. Washington as head of Tuskegee, retired to a home on the banks of the York River in Gloucester, where his wife grew up.
William Styron, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, grew up in Newport News and used the area for some of his books’ locales. Blackbeard
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JON STEWART IS A COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY GRADUATE Movie star Ava Gardner lived in Newport News in the 1930s. Satchel Paige pitched two innings for the Peninsula Grays at War Memorial Stadium in Hampton in 1966 at the age of 59. Irene Morgan, a Gloucester African-American, was arrested in Saluda for refusing to move to the back of a bus for a white couple in 1944, 11 years 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.
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Bruce Hornsby, the Grammy award-winning musician was born, raised and still lives in Williamsburg. Wanda Sykes, the standup comedian and actress was born Portsmouth and graduated from Hampton University with a degree in marketing.
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Living Here + Shopping Here = $$ Here If every family in Hampton Roads spent just $10 a month with a locally-owned, independent business, over $51 million would be directly returned to our local economy. That means better schools, better roads, more support for police, MGA KIB GAFCDA BAHKGEJAIEFL Please support locally-owned businesses. Call Retail Alliance at (757) 466-1600 for more information or for a list of locally-owned businesses. Thursday, May 23, 2013
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NEWPORT NEWS NATIVE MIKE TOMLIN WON A SUPER BOWL WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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Hugo, better known as the Neptunes, in addition to Timbaland grew up in Virginia Beach.
Curtis Strange won two U.S. Opens and is enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Chris Brown, the popR&B singer famous for numerous hits as well as his tumultuous relationship with Rihanna, grew up in Tappahannock.
Pernell “Sweetpea” Whitaker of Norfolk won world championships in four weight classes and was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Pro Football Hall of Famers Henry Jordan, Dwight Stephenson, Lawrence Taylor, Bruce Smith, Clarence “Ace” Parker and Chris Hanburger are among the many NFL players from the region. Former NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd grew up in Chesapeake. Michael Vick, who currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, grew up in Newport News.
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HAMPTON ROADS IS FAMOUS FOR HISTORIC SITES, SEAFOOD, PEANUTS, BEER AND MORE 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. He’s played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Places Jamestown: Founded in 1607, Jamestown was America’s first permanent English colony. Williamsburg: Home of the College of William and
world’s largest pork processor and hog producer.
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-ofstate. Yorktown: The site of one of the most decisive battles of the American Revolution. On Oct. 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered to the Americans and French after being defeated 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
Lots of beer is brewed at Anheuser-Busch InBev in James City County. For sippers, there’s the Williamsburg Winery in James City County, the New Kent Winery in New Kent and Saudé Creek Vineyards in Lanexa. Catalpa trees frame this view of the Governor’s Palace on the Palace Green in Colonial Williamsburg.
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 the first English colonists came ashore in
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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.
Peanuts grow by the hundreds of acres south of the James River. Suffolk is home of the Planters company, whose emblem is the monocled Mr. Peanut.
Oysters, crabs and fish, although the numbers are diminished, still play a role in our economy, culture and cuisine.
Have some ham. Little Smithfield is home of big Smithfield Foods, the
Gloucester holds a festival honoring daffodils every year because the perenni-
als 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.
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WE BUILD CARRIERS
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPYARD PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE REGION’S ECONOMY, NATION’S DEFENSE
The brow is prepped for disembarking during the homecoming for the USS Abraham Lincoln at Naval Station Norfolk in August 2012.
Newport News Shipbuilding, the nation’s largest shipyard, is Virginia’s biggest industrial employer and a core component of the local economy. On the tip of the Peninsula, the company began operations in 1886, founded by railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington. The shipyard has gone through several owners, but in 2011 it was spun off from Northrop Grumman as part of a new shipbuilding company, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., which has its headquarters in Newport News. The company also owns large shipyards on the Gulf Coast. The shipyard in Newport News is the country’s sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of two manufacturers of nuclear-powered submarines. It employs more than 22,000 people, and is home to Virginia’s largest labor 28
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The Gerald R. Ford The steel on the ship weighs 48,000 tons. It has more than 20,000 overhead light fixtures and nearly 300 floodlights. There are 8,400 electric outlets on board. There are two barber shops with a total of eight chairs, and one TV studio.
union, United Steelworkers Local No. 8888. The 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. Its employees maintain carriers at naval bases on the East and West Coasts, at sea and in Yokosuka,
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Japan. It also performs midlife refueling and complex overhaul of the carriers after 25 years, a process a defense expert at RAND Corp. said may be the most challenging engineering and industrial task undertaken anywhere by any organization. Today the yard is working on construction of two aircraft carriers and caring for the country’s 11-carrier fleet. The USS Abraham Lincoln was tugged to Newport News in late March for its midlife overhaul. The yard is scheduled to perform its first defueling and scrapping of a nuclear carrier later this year, as part of the Navy’s inactivation of the Enterprise. It’s building the next generation of aircraft carriers, the Gerald R. Ford, the first in the Navy’s next class of the ships, and working on advanced construction of the John F. Kennedy.
Scaffolding surrounds the island of the Gerald R. Ford during construction.
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EVERY BRANCH HAS A PRESENCE IN THE REGION roll are not divulged.
War headlines from Iraq and Afghanistan have given way to a steady drumbeat of news about military drawdowns and budget cuts, but that won’t change one fact: the U.S. military has deep roots in Hampton Roads. Every branch of the service is represented in southeastern Virginia. Start with the world’s largest naval base and the only East Coast home for the mighty aircraft carriers. Fighter jets from the Navy and the Air Force soar overhead. Coast Guard cutters patrol the waterways. Soldiers and Marines deploy to far-flung hot spots along with the celebrated Navy SEALs. Whether the U.S. military decides to wage war or cut the budget, people in Hampton Roads feel it. Here’s a roundup of our installations: Langley Air Force Base, Hampton. In 2010, the base merged with the Army’s Fort Eustis in Newport News in a shared management agreement. So, the proper name of the facility – as well as the one that follows in this list – is Joint Base Langley Eustis. Support for both locations has been combined under the 633rd Air Base Wing, 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 Fighter Squadrons. The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Fighter Wing moved from Richmond to Langley AFB on Oct. 1, 2007, and began flying Raptors alongside active-duty airmen. Fort Eustis, Newport News. Established in 1918, Fort Eustis is named for Brevet Brig. Gen. Abraham
Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth. This is one of the largest shipyards 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 by 31 years. It was established in 1767 as the Gosport Shipyard under the British flag. Its founder was loyal to the Crown and fled at the start of the American Revolution. It fell to the colony of Virginia, and has stayed in the Old Dominion. It was here during the Civil War that the partially burned USS Merrimac was refloated and fitted with a coat of iron prior to its historic battle with the USS Monitor.
A sailor waves to his family on the pier as the USS Eisenhower pulls into Naval Station Norfolk.
Eustis, a Virginia native and veteran of the War of 1812. The base is headquarters for the Army’s 7th Sustainment Brigade, one of the most deployed units in the Army. It is also home to 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 futurethinking. Naval Station Norfolk. More than 70 ships are home-ported at the naval station, which is the largest naval complex in the world. 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 54,000 activeduty sailors 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 the second largest employer in Virginia Beach. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. This joint Navy-Army base was established in October 2009, the first of its kind in Hampton Roads. 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 (LCACs) and conventional waterborne Landing Crafts Utility (LCUs) plus smaller boats.
Cheatham Annex in York County. Army Sgt. Maj. Edward Ratcliff, a Medal of Honor recipient, is buried in a small cemetery at the weapons station. Ratcliff, who was born a slave in James City County, fought with the Union’s 38th U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War.
Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown. It is a training facility for the Coast Guard as well as some foreign troops.
Camp Peary, Williamsburg. This officially is named the Armed Forces Experimental Training Activity. Don’t tell anyone, but the CIA uses this 10,000-acre 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 and pay-
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
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. Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding (Conversion and Repair), Newport News. This Navy office oversees the shipyard’s work on Navy ships and submarines being built or overhauled. 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. Mid-Atlantic region.
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FESTIVALS May Newport News Greek Festival When: Thursday-Sunday, May 30-June 2. 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: 596-6151 or Newportnewsgreekfestival.org Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival When: Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Where: Downtown Hampton Details: Pillage and plunder your way through the seaport of Hampton when the 14th 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, aka Blackbeard the Pirate. Admission: Free, but tickets are required for the Grand Pirates Ball on Friday night. Those are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Information: www.hampton.gov/parks/blackbeard, 757-727-1102 Patriotic Festival When: Friday-Sunday, May 31-June 2. Gates open, 11 a.m. Friday-Sunday for air shows. Gates open 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday for concerts. Where: Virginia Beach oceanfront Details: Air shows from noon to 3 p.m. daily at the center stage at 15th Street as an AV-8B Harrier II gives a
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tactical demonstration and parachute teams, aerobatic experts, and the Geico Skytypers entertain. Concerts by Little Big Town and Hunter Hayes at 7 p.m. Friday, May 31; Darius Rucker and Justin Moore at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1; and Steel Pulse at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. Musical performances will take place at 5th Street. Admission: General admission is free but VIP tickets are on sale. Information: www.patrioticfestival.com
June Harborfest When: Thursday-Sunday, June 6-9. noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk Details: For four days, the downtown Norfolk waterfront transforms into a playground for people of all ages. Harborfest includes tall ships and the Parade of Sail, the largest fireworks show on the East Coast, local, regional and national entertainment, family fun, water activities and much more. Musical headliners include O.A.R., Eddie Money and Rusted Root. Admission: Free Information: Festevents.org Summer Celebration Wine Festival When: Saturday, June 8, 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 www.leehall.org
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Lea Marshall keeps the seafood moving at the Graham & Rollins booth at the Poquoson Seafood Festival. Hampton Jazz Festival When: Friday-Sunday, June 28-30. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Hampton Coliseum Details: Friday’s show features Gladys Knight and The O’Jays, KEM and Leela James. Saturday’s edition will include Heads of State featuring Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant as well as Fantasia, George Benson and local favorites Forte Jazz Band featuring Brian Pinner. On Sunday, the festival concludes with sets from Jill Scott, and the trio of Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank as well as a jazzy supergroup made up of Bob James, David Sanborn, Steve Gadd and James Genus. Hometown performer Karla Crump will round out that bill. Admission: $58.50 per seat, per day from the Coliseum box office and Ticketmaster. Information: www.hamptonjazzfestival.com or 838-4203
July Summer Brewfest When: Friday, July 12, 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 performed by Major and the Monbacks. Sample a variety of summer beers from local, regional, national and international brewers. Admission: Free, but beer sampling tickets will be on sale. Information: www.festevents.org Norfolk Jazz Festival When: Friday-Sunday, July 19-21. 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk Details: A third day has been added to this annual musical celebration. Friday’s edition will feature Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown and Rick Braun. Saturday’s headliners are Jonathan Butler, Sheila E and Elan Trotman. On Sunday, the event will present The Jae Sinnett Trio and Stanley Jordan. Scope is the rain site for the festival. Admission: A three-day general admission ticket is $49. Three-day reserved seating is $69. Individual day general admission tickets are $28 for Friday and Saturday, $20 for Sunday. Information: www.festevents.org A Midsummer
Fantasy Fest When: Friday-Sunday, July 26-28. 6-10 p.m. FridaySaturday; 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk Details: Virginia Stage Company presents performances of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” featuring large-scale puppetry created by VSC with Donovan Zimmerman, co-founder of the Paperhand Puppet Intervention, and music composed by Jake Hull. Admission: General Admission, $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under; Gallery Bleacher Seats, $12 adults, $7 children 12 and under; reserved box seating, $20 adults, $15 children 12 and under. Information: www.festevents.org
September American Music Festival When: Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Where: Virginia Beach oceanfront Details: More than 30 bands, including national recording artists, perform on stages on the beach and along the oceanfront. Admission: Most concerts are free but some require tickets. Information: www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/ verizon-wireless-americanmusic-festival Hampton Bay Days When: Sept. 6-8 Where: Downtown Hampton Details: Featuring games, rides, food, fireworks, crafts, environmental displays and children’s activities. Downtown Hampton. Admission: Free Information: 727-1641, www.baydays.com/ Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival When: Sept. 6-8, with parade starting 10 a.m. Saturday Where: Parade viewing stand at 2201 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Other
events will take place at Dr. Martin Luther King Plaza, 25th Street and Jefferson Avenue; and DowningGross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Ave., Newport News. Details: The celebration features a gospel music celebration, art, dance, ethnic foods and children’s activities. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Bernice A. King. Admission: Free Information: 877-0792, southeastdayparade.com.
October Fall Festival of Folklife When: Oct. 5-6 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 parking fee will be collected Information: www.nnparks.com Poquoson Seafood Festival When: Oct. 18-20 Where: Poquoson Municipal Park, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson Details: Features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, dozens of food vendors, watermen’s heritage display and fireworks. Admission: Free, but a parking charge will be collected. Information: 868-3588, poquosonseafoodfestival.com Town Point Virginia Wine Festival When: Oct. 19-20 Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk Details: One of the region’s largest gatherings of Virginia wineries Admission: Tickets are required Information: 441-2345, www.festevents.org
AMUSEMENTS & ATTRACTIONS If you think you’ll be bored in Hampton Roads, try a few of these: American Rover. Sightseeing and party cruises on a tall ship. Narrated sailings and dinner cruises daily, rain or shine. Cruising midApril through late October. Reservations encouraged. Waterside, downtown Norfolk. 757-627-7245. americanrover.com. Busch Gardens Williamsburg. European-themed adventure park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. Single-day tickets: $70 adults, $60 ages 3-9, children 2 andyounger free. Parking $14. Multiday and season passes available. Exit 243-A off Interstate 64 near Williamsburg. 800343-7946. buschgardens.com/bgw. Go Ape. Opened in 2012, the treetop obstacle course
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incorporates Tarzan swings and zip lines. $55 for adults, $35 for children. Reservations are recommended. Open March through Dec. 12. Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg. 888-520-7322. Goape.com.
Motor World. Go-kart tracks, kiddie bumper boats, paintball, rides and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Open daily 10 a.m. to dark, March 1 through September; open until midnight Memorial Day to Labor Day; open weekends year-round, weather permitting. Pay as you go. 700 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. 757-422-6419. vbmotorworld.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.
Hampton Carousel. Renovated 1920s merry-goround. $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/
King’s Dominion. Theme park with more than 200 rides, shows and attrac-
tions. Tickets: $61.99 for adults, $39.99 for children. Web and advance-purchase discounts. Multiday and season passes available. New attraction Dinosaurs Alive! requires separate $5 ticket. Parking costs $15. Located 20 miles north of Richmond, Exit 98 off Interstate 95. 804-8765000. kingsdominion.com. Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf. Two 18-hole miniature courses. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily during summer. Call for hours before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. $8.50 for adults, $7.95 for children. 2001 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg. 757259-4600. piratescove.com. Play A Round Golf and Games. Three 18-hole miniature courses, video arcade, birthday parties and snack bar. Hours vary by season. 10814 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 591-
2800. Playaroundgolfandgames.com. Rebounderz. The 35,000square-foot indoor trampoline arena incorporates jumpers with rebounding floors and angled rebounding side walls, as well as an arcade. Offers birthday parties, summer camps and dodge ball tournaments. $15 per hour. 12650 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News. 757-468-5867. Rebounderznewportnews.com. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum and 4-D Theater. Over 300 exhibits, a spinning Vortex Tunnel and a 4-D Theater. $15.99 for adults, $11.99 for children. 1735 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 757-220-9220. Williamsburgripleys.com. Spirit of Norfolk. Sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises. Group rates avail-
able. Waterside, downtown Norfolk. 866-304-2469. spiritofnorfolk.com. The Schooner Alliance. Sailing cruises aboard a 105-foot gaff-rigged schooner. Daily sails from April to November. $35 adults, $18 for children. Children’s discounts are not on sunset cruises. Group charter packages available. Leaves from Riverwalk Landing Pier, Yorktown. sailyorktown.com. Water Country USA. Theme park with climatecontrolled pools and children’s areas. Single-day tickets: $49 ages 10 and older, $42 ages 3-9, children 2 and younger free. Parking $14. Multiday and season passes available. Online discounts available. Route 199 West, Exit 242-B off Interstate 64 near Williamsburg. 800-343-7946. watercountryusa.com.
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From Civil War battlefields to the beach, many sites are within driving distance of Hampton Roads. Learn history while having fun in the sun.
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1. Appomattox Court House, Appomattox The buildings and fields where Robert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate army are still a peaceful place in the hills east of Lynchburg. Check out the Museum of the Confederacy’s newest Appomattox Museum where visitors can see Lee’s sword. 434-352-8987, ext. 226. nps.gov/apco 2. Ash Lawn-Highland and Montpelier, Charlottesville The Charlottesville area boasts not one but three presidents. Go north from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello to check out James Madison’s newly restored Montpelier (540-672-2728, ext. 100 montpelier.org). Or jaunt just south to see James Monroe’s Ash Lawn-Highland (434-293-8000, ashlawnhighland.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. 540-869-2028. 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. Colonial Downs Colonial Downs is Virginia’s only pari-mutuel horse racetrack. Located in New Kent County at Exit 214 off I-64, the track features a 32
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8. 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. More than 100 miles of trails wind through the swamp. 757-986-3705. fws.gov/ northeast/greatdismalswamp 9. 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
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12. 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. 703-368-1873. manassasmuseum.org
11. 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. 757-441-2965. www.macarthurmemorial.org
13. Millionaire’s Row, Danville Built with the money from the textiles 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.virginia.org/Listings/ HistoricSites/MillionairesRow/ 14. Monticello, Albemarle County
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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. 434984-9800. monticello.org 15. Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond This site houses the world’s largest collection of artifacts from the Confederacy and a downtown mansion that was the home of Jefferson Davis. Check out the museum’s two newest facilities: the Appomattox Museum and the White House of the Confederacy in downtown Richmond. . 804-649-1861. www.moc.org 16. Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, Virginia Beach There are many lighthouses along the edges of the ChesSee ATTRACTIONS/Page 33
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apeake Bay and the East Coast, but this is one of the showpieces. It is the oldest government-built lighthouse in America, constructed around 1791. 757-422-9421. preservationvirginia.org/ visit/historic-properties/ cape-henry-lighthouse
27. The Valentine Richmond History Center, 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. richmondhistorycenter.com
17. 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 18. 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 19. Pamunky Indian Museum Members of the Pamunky 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 shop hours. 804-843-4792. www.pamunkey.net/museum.html 20. 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. 1-800-933-PARK. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/
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29. 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
21. 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. OpenTuesday-Sunday. 804-648-5523 or 1-88821E-APOE. poemuseum.org 22. 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 23. 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
28. 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
Along Skyline Drive, there are many spots to pull off the road and take in the view.
Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park. 540999-3500. nps.gov/shen 24. 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. 804-493-
8038.stratfordhall.org 25. 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. tangierislandva.com 26. 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 battle-
30. Walton’s Mountain Museum, Nelson County Several seasons of the 1970s family drama are available on DVD now and you can see the area in the Blue Ridge Mountains where creator Earl Hamner Jr., grew up. 434-831-2000. waltonmuseum.org 31. 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. 540-885-0897. woodrowwilson.org
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HISTORY & HISTORIC SITES Museums and sites can help you track the story of our region. From the earliest settlers to the space explorers, Hampton Roads museums tell a continuous story of the importance of our region.
History museums 1. Air Power Park. Vintage military jets, missiles, rockets and children’s playground. Indoor exhibits 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondayFriday. Outdoor park sunrise-sunset daily. Free. 413 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton. 726-0650 or 727-8311. hampton.va.us/parks/ parks_and_trails.html 2. Archaearium. Showcases artifacts from historic James Fort. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Included in admission to Colonial National Historical Park. $14 adults, free for children 15 and younger. Western end of Colonial Parkway, James City County. 229-4997 or 229-1733. 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 p.m. daily. Free. 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, Hampton. 788-3391. tradoc.army.mil/museum/ museum.asp 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 $3 weekdays, $4 weekends. 294-3439. 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 18thcentury capital. Open daily. Exhibit building tickets start at $41.95 adults, $20.95 children 6-17. Visitor Center on Route 132Y, off Colonial 38
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Parkway, Williamsburg. 229-1000. history.org 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. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. Botetourt Building, 6539 Main St., Gloucester Court House. 804-693-1234. gloucesterva.info/Tourism 7. Gwynn’s Island Museum. Artifacts showcase maritime history. Route 633, Gwynn’s Island, Mathews County. 1-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday April-October. Free. 804-725-7949. gwynnsislandmuseum.org 8. Hampton History Museum. Story of America’s oldest continuous Englishspeaking 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. 727-1610. hampton.va.us/history_museum 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, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. 322-2987. hrnm.navy.mil 10. Isle of Wight County Museum. 1913 bank building houses a country-store exhibit, American Indian artifacts, War Memorial Gallery. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 103 Main St., Smithfield. 356-1223. co.isle-of-wight.va.us/ historic-resources/ 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 adults, $7.50 children 6-12. 2110 Jamestown Road (Route 31 S) near the Colonial Parkway, James City County.
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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. 878-1115. transchool.lee.army.mil/museum/transportation%20museum/museum.htm
Visitors to the Mariners’ Museum sit in a life boat with a painting of the Titanic sinking in the background.
253-4838. historyisfun.org/ Jamestown-Settlement.htm 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. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday beginning June 1. $2 adults, $2 children 2-17. Water and Front streets, Portsmouth. 3938591. portsnavalmuseums.com 13. MacArthur Memorial. Memorabilia recounts career of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. City Hall Avenue and Bank Street, Norfolk. 441-2965. 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. Wednesday-Saturday. Free. 777 General Puller Highway, Saluda. 804-758-3663. middlesexmuseum.com 15. Norfolk History Museum at the WilloughbyBaylor House. 1794 house provides temporary setting for American art from the
Chrysler Museum of Art. Noon-5 p.m. WednesdaySunday. Free. 601 E. Freemason St., Norfolk. 3336269. chrysler.org/aboutthe-museum/historichouses/willoughby-baylorhouse/ 16. Old Coast Guard Station. Artifacts and audiovisual presentations tell the stories of the Life-Saving Service, Virginia shipwrecks and the World War II Battle of the Atlantic. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $4 adults, $2 children 6-18. 24th Street and Boardwalk, Virginia Beach. 422-1587. oldcoastguardstation.com 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. $2 adults, $2 children 2-17. 2 High St., Portsmouth. 393-8591. portsnavalmuseums.com 18. The Mariners’ Museum. World-class collection of maritime artifacts, including gun turret and artifacts from the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $12
20. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Honors the state’s contributions to sports history. Hours vary by season. $7, children under 2 free. 206 High St., Portsmouth. 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, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $6 adults, $4 children 7-18. 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 247-8523. warmuseum.org 22. Watermen’s Museum. Vintage artifacts, photographs and models recount the story of Virginia’s working watermen. 10 a.m.-4p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4p.m. Sunday (weekends only Thanksgiving-March 31). $5 adults, $2 students K-12. 309 Water St., Yorktown. 887-2641. watermens.org 23. York County Historical Museum. Selfguided tours explore the historic town’s past. 1-3:30 p.m. most days except Monday (call to confirm). Free. Lower level of York Hall, 301 Main St., Yorktown. 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, $5.55 children 6-12. 200 Water St. (Route 1020) near the Colonial Parkway, York County. 887-1776. historyisfun.org/yorktown/ yorktown.cfm
Historic sites 25. Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum. Restored 1930s home depicts life in historic New Deal housing project built by blacks for black residents. Open by appointment. 57 N. Mary Peake Blvd., Hampton. 243-3452. 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. FridaySaturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. March through November. $8 adults, $5 children. 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, off Highway 10, Surry. 357-5976. preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/baconscastle 27. Boykin’s Tavern. This historic 1762 courthouse tavern was the long-time center of Isle of Wight County life. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Free. 17130 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight. 365-9771. 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. $6 adults, $4 children 7-18. 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News. 887-1862. 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 See HISTORY/Page 40
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30. Historic Jamestown. Site of the New World’s first permanent Englishspeaking 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 younger free). Western end of Colonial Parkway, James City County. 229-4997 or 2291733. historicjamestowne.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, $1 children 6-18. 240 W. Freemason St., Norfolk. 623-9814. hunterhousemuseum.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. $11 adults, $7.50 children 6-18. 501 Shirley 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. Open daily. $11 adults, $6 children 13-16. 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City. 888-466-6018. berkeleyplantation.com ■ Sherwood Forest. 40
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Home of President John Tyler, Sherwood 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 younger free.
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House tours by appointment. $35. 14501 John Tyler Memorial Highway, (Route 5), Charles City. 804-8295377. sherwoodforest.org ■ Westover. This premier American example of Georgian architecture was completed by famed Virginia
planter, scholar and author William Byrd II around 1730. Grounds open daily. $5 adults, $2 children 7-16. 7000 Westover Road, Charles City. 804-829-2882. www.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. ThursdaySaturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $6 adults, $4 children 7-18. 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News. 888-3371. leehall.org 34. Moore House. Site of negotiations that led to British surrender in the 1781 Battle 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. 898-2410. nps.gov/york/ historyculture/moorehouse.htm 35. Moses Myers House. Federal dwelling provides picture of a prosperous Jewish family’s life in postRevolutionary War Norfolk. Noon-5 p.m. WednesdaySunday. Free. 323 E. Freemason St., Norfolk. 3336269. chrysler.org/aboutthe-museum/historichouses/the-moses-myershouse/ 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. 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. 247-2360. newsomehouse.org 38. Old Courthouse of 1750. Restored brick structure is one of only four surviving arcaded court buildings from Colonial Virginia. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday MarchDecember with reduced hours in February. Free. 130 Main St., Smithfield. 3575182. 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. 898-2410. nps.gov/york/historyculture/the-poor-pottersite.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. $4 adults, $2 children. 510 N. Main St., Suffolk. 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 English-speaking parish, founded in 1610. 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday. Free. 100 W. Queens Way, Hampton. 722-2567. stjohnshampton.org 43. St. Luke’s Church. Oldest surviving church building in America dates to 1600s. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday April-October with reduced hours NovemberMarch. Closed January. $5 adults, children 17 and under free. 14477 Benns Church Blvd., Isle of Wight. 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. ThursdaySaturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday April 1-Nov. 31. $8 adults, $5 children 6-17. 217 Smith Fort Lane (off Highway 31), Surry. 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. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. WednesdayFriday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Suggested donation: $2 adults, $1 children 12 and under. 326 N. Main St., Suffolk. 923-4750. suffolktrainstation.org 46. Yorktown Battlefield. Site of the historic 1781 siege 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 younger free. Eastern end of Colonial Parkway, Yorktown. 898-2410. nps.gov/ yonb/index.htm 47. Yorktown Custom House. Historic brick warehouse is believed to be America’s oldest custom house. Open by appointment and 1-4 p.m. Sundays May 30-Oct. 19. Free. 410 Main St., Yorktown. 8903508. comtedegrassedar.org/customhouse.html
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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES No 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 with 80 students, with plans to expand as laboratories are opened and a number of nursing courses added. It offers 13 full- and part-time associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs, professional development and certificate programs. 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.
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.
www.cnu.edu. 594-7000. College of William and Mary. Williamsburg. Public. The second-oldest university in the nation. Liberal-arts education for approximately 8,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Arts and sciences, business administration, education, law, marine science and publicpolicy programs. 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 800 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. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Floridabased, with students at branch campuses at
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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; 440-5078 at Naval Station Norfolk; 437-8061 at Naval Air Station Oceana. Hampton University. Hampton. Private. One of the nation’s best known historically black universities. Serves about 5,400 students. Offers 68 bachelor’s; 27 master’s; six doctoral; and two specialist in education degrees.
Hampton U Online, the web-based virtual campus of Hampton University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. www.hamptonu.edu. 7275000. Norfolk State University. Norfolk. Public. Historically black university with more than 7,000 students and degree programs offered at five schools: liberal arts, business, education, science and technology and social work. Awards associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates in some programs. www.nsu.edu. 823-8600.
mathematics, communications, humanities, social sciences, engineering, science and allied health. Workforce training through the Peninsula Workforce Development Center. www.tncc.edu. 825-2700.
Rappahannock Community College. Gloucester County and Warsaw. Public. Professional or collegetransfer associate degrees awarded, as well as many certificate programs in areas such as law enforcement, nursing, culinary arts and instructional technology. Also distanceeducation/online courses and workforce training. www.rcc.vccs.edu. 804758-6700.
Tidewater Community College. Campuses in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth; as well as a new Regional 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 about 46,000 students. www.tcc.edu. 822-1122
Thomas Nelson Community College. Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg-area campuses serving more than 13,000 students. Public. More than 100 degrees and certificates in transfer or occupational programs in business, public services, information systems,
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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SCIENCE & MORE 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 children 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. WednesdaySunday. 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 younger than 2 are free. Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. From May 27 through Labor Day, open Mondays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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 Day-Labor Day open daily10 a.m.-5 p.m. Otherwise,10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Adults $13.95, children (4-12) $9.50.1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. 664-1000. nauticus.org 4. Norfolk Botanical Gardens.155-acre park features more than 20 themed gardens with azaleas, camellias, roses, rhododendrons and other specimens. Boat and tram tours. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct.16 through March. April-Oct. 15 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Adults $11, seniors and military $10, children and youth (3-18) $9. 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. 441-5830. nbgs.org 5. SPCA Exotic Animal Sanctuary & Petting Zoo. Nearly100 animals, including antelopes, deer, llamas, goats, sheep, otters, peacocks, kangaroos and tigers.11a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday.
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Adults $2, children (3-12) $1, 2 years and younger free. 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 595-1399. peninsulaspca.com/zoo.html 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.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday (extended summer hours). Adults $11.50; seniors (65+), active military, NASA and Riverside employees $10.50; children (3-11) $9.50. IMAX films extra. 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. Summer: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Winter: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Adults $17, children (3-12),
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Delta.10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed major winter holidays. Adults $11; seniors (62+), military and AAA members $10; children (2-11), $9. Train extra. 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. 4412374. 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 to see the next public event.12000 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. 269-7100. jlab.org
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Hampton Roads — and the Peninsula in particular — boasts an array of worldclass research facilities. Here are some notables: NASA Langley Research Center The center in Hampton was founded in 1917 as the nation’s first civilian aeronautics laboratory. Almost every commercial and military plane produced in this country has been tested at the wind tunnels there. Langley’s name is built on aeronautics research. Engineers in Hampton helped push pilots past the sound barrier and continue to make great contributions to making air travel faster, safer, quieter and more efficient. The center, with a $794 million annual budget and about 3,600 civil service and contract employees, was also the original training site for NASA’s first astronauts in the Mercury program. Neil Armstrong practiced moon landings at the center’s massive gantry. Langley researchers are involved in many aspects of the post-space shuttle era of exploration. Several teams are working on various aspects of the next-genera-
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tion launch rockets and crew capsule. Langley researchers were responsible for millions of computer simulations that allowed the Curiosity rover to land safely on Mars to search for evidence that the red planet once supported life. The facility’s civil service and contract employees also develop technologies to make airliners safer, faster, quieter, greener and more fuel efficient and to help transform the national air transportation system; study Earth’s atmosphere and support space missions through structure and materials analysis. It has a
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civil service payroll of about $265 million. Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility The facility is a national nuclear physics laboratory in Newport News operated by the U.S. Department of Energy. Known as Jefferson Lab — and shortened by locals to “Jeff Lab” — its equipment allows scientists from around the world to peer inside subatomic particles and study the nucleus of the atom, where quarks and gluons act as the building blocks of protons and neutrons. Scientists at Jeff Lab also
use their knowledge of particle physics for medical purposes. One team is building imaging devices that can detect smaller cancer tumors than standard methods. The technology has already been commercially developed by Newport News-based Dilon Technologies, and might be developed to detect other types of cancer. 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
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Eastern Virginia Medical School The school opened in Norfolk in 1973 and has 1,019 medical and health profession students, as well as nearly 350 medical residents and fellows. About 2,500 physicians nationwide have degrees from EVMS, and every day more than 150 full-time EVMS physicians and surgeons care for more than 1,500 people throughout the area. Nearly 3,500 alumni practice around the state. The facility has an $824 million impact on the regional economy every year. Boasting 1,500 full-time jobs, EVMS is a nationally known education and research center. Faculty members see patients and research a wide range of specialties including 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.
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Thanks 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.
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Gloucester Gloucester Point Beach Park. 1255 Greate Road, near the Coleman Bridge on the York River, across from Yorktown Beach. Swimming: Yes, but about half the water is restricted by the current. Lifeguards: No. Public restrooms: Yes. Other: Concession stand; picnic tables and grills; picnic shelter available for rent; boat ramps; playground; self-guided 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. 804642-9474, www.gloucesterva.info
Hampton 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 - Sept. 15. Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset daily. Swimming: Yes. Lifeguards: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Public restrooms: Yes, May 15 Sept. 15. Location: Pembroke Avenue and Mallory Street, Hampton. 8505116. 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: Not at this
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time. Location: On Fort Monroe; access through Phoebus. 850-5116. www.hampton.gov/parks/ parks_and_trails.html 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. Lifeguards: No. Public restrooms: No. Restrictions: No pets, May 15 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; popular with families. Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily. Swimming: Yes, but water is shallow. Lifeguards: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily, summer only. 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 Harbor. Open from sunrise to
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Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Atlantic Ocean beach; 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
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Sandbridge. Atlantic Ocean; quiet and peaceful 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.-dusk midMay to mid-September. Public restrooms: Yes. Location: Several miles south of the Virginia Beach strip, off Sandbridge Road. 800-822-3224. www.vbfun.com/visitors/beaches/sandbridge
York Yorktown Beach. On the York River, at the edge of historic Yorktown. Shops and bars nearby. The fishing pier is open year round, no license required. The beach and picnic area can be requested for weddings, company outings, picnics, receptions, 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. 8903300. www.yorkcounty.gov
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TAKE A HIKE The treadmill is nice, but why pass up on experiencing the area’s natural setting for convenience, when you can let the green space and trails on the Peninsula take you away for a few hours? 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 the area’s history as the backdrop of 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. Get a trail guide at trail heads 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 11/2 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. 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 buggies 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 46
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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 (the trail begins and ends near the Hampton Teen Center on Butler Farm Road) that you’ll experience at the beginning of the trail. 757766-9148. Newport News Park Looking for variety? This park offers several trails. The centerpiece is the 2.8-mile White Oak Nature Trail. It starts near the park’s Interpretive Center, traverses a 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. 757-888-3333. The Noland Trail The five-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
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Three-year-old Carter Green enjoys a boat ride with his parents, Aaron and Heather Green, at Sandy Bottom Nature Park.
left on Museum Drive. Park on the right to start at the North Entrance. 757-5917722. Riverwalk 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. Sandy Bottom Nature Park This Hampton city park offers six miles of flat, woodland foot trails for easy walking. The longest trail hugs the shores of two lakes. Two entrances, off Big Bethel Road and off Hampton Roads Center Parkway. 757-825-4657. Waller Mill Park A Williamsburg city park (actually in neighboring York County), Waller Mill Park offers trails with water views. The Lookout Tower
Jeremy and Mellisa Minter take their dog, Maggie, on a walk at Sandy Bottom Park.
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). 757-2593778. York River State Park Take advantage of the options that York River State Park’s 16 trails offer. This full-service park in Williamsburg has a few bicycleonly 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.
A runner passes over a stretch of bridge on the Noland Trail at The Mariners Museum in Newport News.
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Ark Park. Home of the Gloucester County fair. Basketball, playground, soccer, softball, picnic area, restrooms. 7963 Number Nine Road (2.5 miles north of Gloucester Courthouse). 1. Beaverdam Park. Canoe, 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. 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. 804693-2355. Gloucester Point Beach Park. Picnic shelter, volleyball, horseshoes, beach,
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swimming, playground, picnic areas with grills, concession stand. Fishing pier, outdoor shower and public boat ramp. 1255 Greate Road, Gloucester Point. 804-642-9474. Tyndall’s Point Park. Named after Robert Tyndall, who charted the James and York rivers in 1608. York River fort, used during the Revolutionary and Civil wars, was located at the site. Picnic area, interpretive trail. 1376 Vernon St. Woodville Park. Hundred acre nature park. Soccer, walking trails, nature path and pond. Youth football fields are under construction. Bray’s Point Road off Route 17 at Seawell’s Ordinary Light. 804-693-2355.
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. 727-8311.
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Bluebird Gap Farm. A 60-acre farm with more than 250 domesticated animals, picnic shelter, playground, nature trail. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 60 Pine Chapel Road. 827-2765. hampton.gov/bbgf 3. Briarfield Park. A 49acre athletic park. Softball, tennis, playground, picnic shelters, fitness trail, playground, restrooms. Open 7 a.m. to sunset daily. Wheelchair accessible. 1560 Briarfield Road. 850-5116. Buckroe Beach and Park. Swimming, kayak and paddle boat rentals, playground and picnic shelters by reservation, restrooms. Wheelchair accessible. End of Pembroke Avenue. 8505134. Carousel Park. Wooden carousel from 1920. Has 48 horses and two chariots. Hours vary so call ahead. Rides are $2. 602 Settlers Landing Road. 757-7270900 (ext. 780 for group bookings, ext. 717 for special events). Gosnold’s Hope Park. 105-acre park has picnic facilities, campsites, BMX
track, boat ramp, fitness trail, athletic fields and playground. Not wheelchair accessible. 901 E. Little Back River Road. 850-5116. 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. 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
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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 multipurpose room. Park open from 8am-8:30pm seven
days a week. 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton. 757-357-2291. 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. 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 See PARKS/Page 50
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PARKS OFFER A PEACEFUL HAVEN FOR HIKING, BIKING — OR JUST RELAXING Stoney Run Park. Athletic fields, with trails, fishing and more in development. 15110 Warwick Blvd.
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.
Norfolk Town Point Park. City park with outdoor amphitheater that hosts many weekend festivals. Waterside Drive. 441-2345. Festeventsva.org
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. 757-3569939.
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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. 258-5020. 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. 757-259-5360. 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. Jamestown Beach Park. Picnic area, charcoal grills, restored beach. 2205 Jamestown Road (next to the ferry). 757-259-5360. Little Creek Reservoir Park. Fishing pier, boat DAILY PRESS
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A foggy morning greets a walker at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News.
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launch, ramp and dock, picnic shelters, playground, concessions, boat and motor rentals. 180 Lakeview Drive, Toano. 566-1702. 12. Mid County Park. Picnic shelters, Kidsburg playground, softball, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball and fitness trails. 3793 Ironbound Road. 757-2595360.
Anderson Park and Peterson’s Yacht Basin. Athletic field, basketball, beach, biking, interpretive programs, saltwater fishing, picnic shelters, basketball, tennis, public boat ramp and restrooms. Not wheelchair accessible. 16th Street and Oak Avenue. Beechlake Park. Basketball, freshwater fishing, geocaching, playground and hiking trails. End of Longmeadow Drive. 886-7912.
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.
Christopher Newport Park. Floral gardens, green space, interpretive programs, views of the shipyard and coal piers. 29th Street and West Avenue.
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.
Deer Park. Athletic fields, basketball, playground, interpretive programs, freshwater fishing, gardens, freshwater lake, shelters, hiking trails, picnic shelters and restrooms. Wheelchair accessible. 11523 Jefferson Ave. 886-7912.
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Denbigh Park and Boat Ramp. Boat ramp, saltwater fishing pier, nature trail, overlooks Warwick River. Launch permit required. Wheelchair accessible. End of Denbigh Boulevard.
Newport News Parks and Recreation. 13560 Jefferson Ave. 757-886-7912. Rentals (camping and picnic shelters) 757-888-3333. nngov.com/parks-andrecreation
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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. 8867912; special events, 8883333. James River Bridge Fishing Pier. At .9 miles, this is one of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast. 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. 600 Jefferson Ave. 886-7912.
Park Street Little League Softball/Baseball Complex. Lighted baseball and softball fields. Park Street.
The Mariners’ Museum Park. More than 550 acres featuring Lake Maury, Lion’s Bridge, paddle boat rentals and the five-mile Noland Trail. 100 Museum Drive. 596-2222. marinersmuseum.org/visitorinformation
Phillips Park. Kid’s Island Playground, soccer and baseball fields and tennis courts. 51 Odd Road.
Newport News Park. 8,000-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. 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.
16. Poquoson Municipal Park and Pool. Pool, walking trail, picnic shelter, playground, soccer field, baseball field. 830 Poquoson Ave. South Lawson Park. Multipurpose athletic fields. South Lawson Road.
Suffolk Suffolk Parks and Recreation. 138 S. 6th St. 514-7250. www.suffolk.va.us/parks 2. Bennett’s Creek Park. Fishing, boat ramps, a playground, picnic shelters, skate park, nature trail and tennis courts. Off Shoulders Hill Road, Route 659. 5143984. Lake Meade Park. Playground, lighted tennis courts, picnic area, restrooms, walking trail, skateboard area. 201 Holly Lawn Parkway. See PARKS/Page 51
DONT FORGET THE DOG: MANY PARKS HAVE SPECIAL AREAS JUST FOR ROVER Lone Star Lakes. Wilderness park, 11 lakes. Crabbing, freshwater fishing piers, playground, horse and hiking trails, picnic area, model-airplane flying field, archery range. 102 Bob House Parkway, Chuckatuck. 514-7289. 18. Sleepy Hole Park. Picnic shelters, horseshoes, playground, trails. 4616 Sleepy Hole Road. 9232385.
Surry County 5. Chippokes Plantation State Park. 1,683 acres. Two miles of James River frontage. Picnic areas, pool, walking and biking trails, visitors’ center, gardens, farm and forestry museum, and mansion tours. Campground and cabins. Rentals available for weddings, etc. 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry. (Route 634, off Route 10). 294-3625. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/
chi.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). 804-8296580. 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, visitors’ center. 2500 Shore Drive. 412-2300. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml 13. Mount Trashmore. 165 acres. Former landfill turned recreation hill. Kids’
playgrounds, fishing, picnic shelters, basketball, volleyball and skate park. 310 Edwin Drive. 473-5237.
Williamsburg Williamsburg Parks and Recreation. 259-3760. williamsburgva.gov Bicentennial Park. Green space. Near the National Center for State Courts, 320 Court Street. College Landing Park. Scenic park with picnic areas, lookout tower, marsh and boardwalk. 1070 South Henry Street. Highland Park Community Park. Two acres. Picnic areas, playground, halfcourt basketball court, picnic shelter and grills. 703 North Henry Street. Quarterpath Park. 23 acres. Recreation center, softball, tennis, basketball, aerobics and dance rooms, pool, playground, three
lighted softball fields. 202 Quarterpath Road, off Route 60 East. 259-3766 (pool), 259-3760 (recreation center).
courts, boat and kayak launching, picnic areas with grills, and restrooms. 3000 Goodwin Neck Road, Dandy. 890-3850.
Redoubt Park. Dedicated on May 5, 2007, to celebrate the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Williamsburg. Two redoubts, historic interpretation and scenic views. 1051 Quarterpath Road.
Charles Brown Park. Tennis, basketball, baseball, playground, community service center, picnic shelter. Wheelchair accessible. 1950 Old Williamsburg Road, Lackey. 890-3500.
21. Waller Mill Park. Lake, pier, boat and canoe rentals, fishing, nature and fitness trails, playground, lookouttower trail, observation tower, senior citizens walking trail, picnic tables, play fields, shelters. Separate dog park. 901 Airport Road. 259-3778.
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.
York County York County Parks and Recreation. 100 County Drive. 890-3500. yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec Back Creek Park. Tennis
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. Picnic pavilions,
hiking, biking, basketball, boat ramps, piers, fishing, disc golf, playground, wildflower meadow, horseshoes, volleyball and restrooms. Wheelchair accessible. 1000 Lakeshead Drive. 757-8905840. Wolf Trap Park. Soccer, restrooms, ponds and the county’s Memorial Tree Grove. 1009 Wolftrap Road. 22. York River State Park. The 2,550-acre park offers boat ramps, picnic area, visitors’ center, hiking, biking and horse trails, guided canoe trips, fossil hikes, “ghost night” hikes, wildlife observations. 5526 Riverview Road. 566-3036. dcr.virginia.gov/ state_parks/yor.shtml Yorktown Waterfront. Two acres of beachfront, fishing pier, boat docks, swimming, grassy picnic area, restrooms, trail. 425 Water St.
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Cycling The Peninsula offers many opportunities for cycling enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy group rides, solo jaunts or competitions, Hampton Roads has many opportunities. 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 right for you. REGIONAL EVENTS BikeWalk Virginia. Formerly known as the Bicycling Education Association, it sponsors Bike Virginia in June. BikeWalk Virginia hosts two cycling events a year. P.O. Box 5662, Williamsburg 23188. Email info@bikewalkvirginia.org or call 757-645-1861. bikevirginia.org and bikewalkvirginia.org GROUP RIDES Peninsula Bicycling Association. Group rides several times a week throughout the Peninsula. P.O. Box 12115, Newport News, 236122115. 356-1451. 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. For membership, call 2205464. 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. P.O. Box 7553, Hampton, 23666. Kirk Moore and Penny Rich, 566-1121. evma.org
Golf course $79-$149. Gold and Green Course fees for 18 holes include cart rental. 401 S. England St., Williamsburg. 220-7696. colonialwilliamsburgresort.com/visit/golf
Newport News cyclists take a quick water break before heading back out onto the road.
ton Roads. The PGA and LPGA have made stops at the area’s courses, some of which were designed by legendary golfers. After a two-year hiatus, the LPGA returns to Kingsmill in September. Fees can vary widely by season, day (even time of day), age, whether you’re walking or riding and other factors. Call ahead for tee times and prices. Bide-A-Wee Golf Course. Public. Rates vary by season. 1 Bide-A-Wee Lane, Portsmouth. 393-8600. bideaweegolf.com Colonial Golf Club. Rated one of the Top 10 Courses in Virginia by Golf Digest. Offers the only year-round golf academy in Virginia. March-November, $35-45 Monday-Thursday. Includes cart. 8251 Diascund Road, Williamsburg.golfcolonial.com Colonial Heritage Club, Williamsburg. Private. Rates vary by season, tee time. 645-2030. colonialheritageclub.com
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Cypress Creek Golfers’ Club. Given a 4 1/2-star rating by Golf Digest. Designed by local golf legend Curtis Strange. Semiprivate. $45 on weekdays; $59 on weekends and holidays, includes cart. 600 Cypress Creek Parkway, off Route 10 Bypass in Smithfield. 3654774. cypresscreekgolfersclub.com.
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Civilians, $10 (9 holes open) daily. Carts not included. 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. Military $10-$22 (depending on rank); civilian guests $16-$28, cart is additional. Twilight special 2 p.m., 18 hloles $22. Langley Air Force Base. 764-4547. Ford’s Colony. Semiprivate. Out-of-state rates: $89 for 18 holes. Twilight: $69 for 18 holes. Va residents: $55 for 18 holes. Twilight: $45 for 18 holes. Super Twilight at 3 p.m. for $30. Includes cart. 54 holes (Marsh Hawk, Blackheath and Blue Heron courses). 240 Ford’s Colony Drive, Williamsburg. 258-4130. fordscolony.com. Gloucester Country Club. 18 holes. $13 weekends and $9-12 weekdays; $8 twilight rate. An additional $6 charge for carts per person. Golf Club Road, off Route 17, Gloucester. 804-6932662. Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Hosted the 2004 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship and the 2007 NCAA Men’s Division I Championship.
$33 with riding cart on weekends. Located at Old Dominion University. 4891677. Links at City Park. Nine holes for nonresidents, $12. City Park Avenue, Portsmouth City Park. 465-1500.
The Hamptons. 27 holes: Woods nine, Lakes nine, Links nine. 18 holes, $19 weekdays; $21 on weekends, with cart fee $10.60. Golf lessons available with PGA pro Gary Anderson. 320 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. 766-9148. www.hampton.gov/thehamptons
Nansemond River Golf Club. Rates range from $49 regular weekday rate, $29 twilight rate. $59 regular rate, $39 twilight rate. Both incude a cart. Off Route 10 at Route 58 in Suffolk. 539-4356. nansemondrivergolfclub.com
Heath Tres Golf Course. Nine-hole lighted course. Each hole is par-3. $8 for 9 or 18 holes. North Park Lane off Big Bethel Road, Hampton. Owner: Skeeter Heath. 766-7550.
Newport News Golf Club. Championship and Cardinal courses (with cart), $32 on weekdays; $36 on weekends. 901 Clubhouse Way, Newport News. 886-7925. nngolfclub.com
Honey Bee Golf Club. Public. Rates range between $27 - $43. 2500 South Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. 471-2768.
Ocean View Golf Course. Public. $26 on weekdays before 9 a.m., $35 after 9 a.m.; $43 on weekends for nonresidents. Twilight $21. 9610 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk. 480-2094. oceanviewgc.com
Kiln Creek Golf and Country Club. Semiprivate. Head Pro Jamie Conners and Assistant Pro Dalton Scott give lessons. $48 weekends, with cart; $22/Monday-Thursday, nine holes. 1003 Brick Kiln Blvd., Newport News, 23602. 988-3220. kilncreekgolf.com Kingsmill Golf Club. Championship courses designed by Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Tom Clark and Curtis Strange. River Course, Plantation Course, Woods Course. Rates range from $45-160. 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, 23185. 253-3906. kingsmill.com/golf Kiskiack Golf Club. Semiprivate. $30-$85. 8104 Club Drive, James City County, just off the Croaker exit on I-64. 566-2200. traditionalclubs.com Lambert’s Point. Nine holes. Early bird specials (before 11 a.m. daily); $30 with riding cart weekdays;
Piankatank River Golf Club. Semiprivate. $36 on weekdays, $49 on the weekends. Route 629, Hartsfield in Middlesex County. 804-776-6516. piankatankrivergolf.com Pines Golf Course. 27 holes. Guests $31 weekdays, $33 weekends. Fort Eustis, Newport News. 878-2252. eustismwr.com Riverfront Golf Club. $49.50-59.50 weekdays; $59.50-$69.50 on weekends. 5200 River Club Drive, Suffolk. 484-2200. riverfrontgolf.com Sewells Point Golf Course. Call Wednesdays at 8 a.m. for weekend tee times. Weekday rates 18 holes $18, 9 holes $10. Weekend rates 18 holes $20, 9 holes $10. Civilian rates 18 holes $26, 9 holes $17. Call for rates. 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. 804-9323888. Viniterra.com Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent. Public. Weekday $88, weekend $99, twilight $40 for 18 holes, includes cart. Interstate 64 to exit 214, Route 155, New Kent County. 804-966-7023. traditionalclubs.com Tradition Golf Club at Stonehouse. Public. $40$99 for 18 holes, includes cart. 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. traditionalclubs.com Sleepy Hole Golf Course. Public. $29-$53. Ranks No. 8 on Golf Digest’s list of most affordable public courses in the country. 4700 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk. 538-4100. http:// www.sleepyholegolfcourse.com/ Suffolk Golf Course. Public. $39 with a cart on weekends for nonresidents. Residents are $35. After 1 p.m. weekends, $25-$29, includes cart. 1227 Holland Road, Suffolk. 539-6298. Virginia Beach National. $39-75, starting April 1. 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. $70-$79 for nonresidents on weekends. Two courses. Designed by Tom Clark. 3700 Centerville Road, Williamsburg. 826-5732. wngc.com The Woodlands Golf Course. Public. $17 for 18 See OUTDOORS/Page 54
Celebrating 67 Years Locally Owned and Operated Since 1946
I personally want to congratulate you on the 67th Anniversary of Abbitt Realty. This is quite an accomplishment for a family owned business. The key to your success over the years is your dedicated Abbitt “family” and your strong connection to our community and its people.
Abbitt Realty and Management has served this community with distinction, professionalism, and great success for 67 years. In that time through the dedication, commitment and hard work of three generations of the Abbitt family, the company and the community have prospered. “Good corporate citizen” could well be their slogan; they would richly deserve it.
- Gordson C. Helsel, Jr. Member, House of Delegates
ed as achiev t Realty h bitt it b b A rs a e ye nd Ab Through th d great success a to n a immensely h. e c d n te e u ll ib tr n exce lt o a c e e w als hav ommon profession r community and C ou s. the life of ns and best wishe er o ti la tu Christoph ra f g o t Con n e id s
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– Joe S. Frank
Congratulations on 67 years of service to the Virginia Peninsula. Old Point National Bank’s association with Abbitt Realty goes back over 40 years. Over the years, it has always been a pleasure working with Richard and Carolyn Abbitt, Charles Wornom, Dot Wright, and Perry Pilgrim. We look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come.
– Robert F. Shurford Sr., Chairman and Louis G. Morris, President Old Point National Bank
The Abbitt torc h was lighted by Monk Abbitt, made brighter by Ri chard Abbitt, and is now be ing made even brighter with Carolyn, Matt and Step hen Abbitt, along with Ch arles Wornom , as the torch bearers. Inte grity, efficienc y and fair play are the hallm arks of this gr eat company. – Anonymous
Congratulations on Ab bitt Realty’s 67th an niversary. Having kn I can safely say he wo own Monk, uld be enormously pro ud of the way his leg been managed. It ha acy has s been amazing to wa tch the rapid growth once modest hometow of this n real estate office int o a full service, cyber all encompassing rea savvy lty corporation.
– Dois Rosser, Foun der and Chair Emeritu s, International Cooperating Ministrie s
I congratulate Abbitt Realty and Abbitt Ma nagement on their 67 been associated pro th Anniversary. I have fessionally with these organizations for ma to be guided by the hig ny years and know the hest ethical, legal an m d moral standards. have always found the Most importantly, I men and women tha t make up the Abbitt by key core values, inc family to be governe luding honesty, integ d rity and competence with their clients, the in their relationships ir business associates , and with each other. community well and They have served ou I am pleased to pass r on my best wishes as 65th year in busines they celebrate their s on the Virginia Penin su la an d su rrounding areas. - Donald Pa
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Over the last 67 years, Abbitt Realty has helped shape our community, our regional economy, and our potential as a part of Hampton Roads. It has provided leadership at all levels of business and civic achievement, and it continues to set the highest standards for professional services and commerce on the Peninsula. I am proud to have known the principal and many of its people, and I know its future will be as distinguished as its past.
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COURSES AND TRAILS IN THE REGION TEND TO BE FLAT BUT ARE OFTEN SCENIC holes on weekdays. 18 holes for $19 weekends. Cart not included. 9 Woodland Road, Hampton. 727-1195.
Hunting Public hunting areas in Hampton Roads. Chickahominy WMA. Hunting opportunities on the Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area include those for deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, dove and waterfowl. Agricultural crops beneficial to wildlife are planted annually. Whitetail deer are abundant. Turkeys use the area extensively, and squirrels are plentiful in most years. Open areas and woodland “edges” sustain fair quail and rabbit populations. Ducks are common and use the beaver ponds and tidal waters adjacent to the property. Waterfowl are hunted primarily by floating blinds, with hunters being allowed access on a first-come basis. Stationary blinds are not allowed. The area can be approached from U.S. Route 60 at Providence Forge by taking state Highway 155 south, then left onto Route 614, left on 615 and bear right onto 623. Hog Island WMA. Hunting with a gun on the Hog Island Tract is allowed for waterfowl only on a strictly controlled basis. Department-constructed blinds accommodate three hunters each. These are available to hunters selected by a drawing in mid-October. Applications can be made through the agency quota hunt system. Hunting on the Carlisle Tract is open to the general public under general regulations or as posted. Here, there is the opportunity to bag deer, dove, quail, squirrel, rabbit and turkey. 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. Because of the high level of public interest, hunting is care54
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fully managed to promote quality experiences. See Quota Hunts (www.dgif.virginia.gov/ hunting/quotahunts/) for upcoming hunting opportunities. Cavalier WMA features deer, bear, turkey and small-game hunting. Deer and bear hunting is conducted through the department’s quota hunt system during the general deer firearms season in the city of Chesapeake. Beginning Dec. 1, Cavalier WMA is available to all hunters pursuing game during open seasons. Centerfire rifles are not allowed. The Dismal Swamp tract of Cavalier Wildlife Management Area is closed for spring gobbler hunting April 17-18. The main tract of Cavalier remains open on these days. 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. There is the opportunity to hunt deer in the pine islands and other high ground. Other upland game animals on the area are raccoon, rabbit, fox and squirrel. Waterfowl are hunted by jump-shooting the ponds and creeks, and from licensed blinds on the wider creeks or the James River. Black ducks, mallards, scaup, gadwall, ruddy ducks, buffleheads and goldeneyes often use the area. Clapper rails can be found in the marshes. 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. Most offer group classes, and if there is a pool, often the club will have swim lessons. Bally Total Fitness. Located on 12255 Hornsby Lane, across from Patrick
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evenings at Crittenden Middle School, with games on Saturdays. Brian Whitehead 753-6683. Information: newportnewsrugby.com
Henry Mall in Newport News, this club has a pool downstairs and a variety of free weight and cardiovascular machines. Personal training is available for an extra fee and group exercise classes, such as spinning, yoga and pilates are free with a membership. For membership costs and more information, call 249-1315.
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.
Curves For Women. With locations in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Williamsburg and Poquoson, these facilities specialize in 30-minute workouts, three times a week, consisting of strength training and aerobics. For phone numbers, visit curvesinternational.com/locations One Life Fitness. Located at 815 Middle Ground 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 (Middle Ground), 599-5433 (City Center) or visit onelifefitness.com Pilates Training Center. A by-appointment studio at 1130 Old Colony Lane, Suite 201, Williamsburg, also offers group classes. Information: 229-5002 or www.pilates-center.net Riverside Wellness and Fitness Centers. With locations in Newport News location and Gloucester, Riverside offers a variety of facilities and classes. Some locations offer tennis, racquetball, volleyball and basketball courts and swimming lessons, as well as group exercise classes, personal training and fitness testing. •Newport News location: 12650 Jefferson Ave., 875-7525. •Gloucester location: 7516 Hospital Drive, 804-
Colonial Road Runners. Based in Williamsburg but serves runners from throughout southeastern Virginia. Organizes races, social events, daily group runs and weekly speedwork interval sessions. Open to men and women of all ages. Many races (each with run/walk between 5 kilometers and 8 miles, often along with 1-mile fun run) held annually in CRR Grand Prix series from March to November. P.O. Box 657, Williamsburg, 23187. Rick Platt, 229-7375. colonialroadrunners.org and rickplatt@juno.com
Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area consists of 1,537acres of open pine forest, beach and saltwater.
693-8888. For a list of membership costs, hours and available services, visit riversideonline.com/rwfc 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 YMCA. With locations in Hampton, Yorktown, Suffolk and Newport News, 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
Rowing Give your arms a workout. Whether you want to row for fun or competitively, the choice is yours. Virginia Rowing Club. Recreational and competitive rowing for men and women in single, four- and eight-person shells. Summer classes for novices. Based in Hampton but open to all Peninsula residents. Meets three times a week in summer, and has monthly races. P.O. Box 9661, Hampton, 23670. varowing.org
Rugby Newport News Rugby Football Club. Practices Tuesday and Thursday
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 Hanney 826-6952. peninsula trackclub.com Hampton Roads Hash Harriers. Weekly group runs combined with social events. Tidewater, Hobo, Virginia Beach Full Moon, Fort Eustis and Hampton groups. 552-8043.
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. The Peninsula is sandwiched by many rivers, See OUTDOORS/Page 55
NO MATTER YOUR SPORTS PREFERENCE, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO DO IN HAMPTON ROADS including the James, York and Hampton, and the Chesapeake Bay. 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. 722-0711. hamptonyc.com
Tennis Back Creek Park. Public. Six lighted outdoor hard courts. $2 an hour before 5 p.m., $4 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. TuesdayThursday 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. 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. Opens April 1. Seven lighted outdoor clay courts. $5 an hour per court; reservations encouraged. Leagues, lessons, clinics offered. 9 Woodland Road, Hampton. 727-1193. Huntington Park. Public. 20 asphalt outdoor courts with lights. Open 3 p.m.-9 p.m. $2.15-$2.69 per halfhour and $4.30-$5.40 an hour. Leagues and private lessons available. 361 Hornet Circle, Newport News. 247-8587 Kingsmill. Private, but the courts are open to the public. 13 clay courts and two hard courts. Memberships available. Private/group
lessons, cardio tennis, tennis 1-2-3, leagues, junior clinics available to the public. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nonmembers: singles $36, doubles $48. 931 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg. 253-3945 Howard Mast Tennis Complex at Lake Meade Landing. Public. 10 hard courts, four lighted. Free. Main Street, Suffolk. Suffolk Tennis Association, 9347822. McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center. Semiprivate. Six indoor courts. Hours and rates vary. College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. 221-7378
(lighted) and six clay courts (four lighted). 1400 Two Rivers Road, Williamsburg. 258-4607 Williamsburg Inn. Semiprivate. Memberships available for locals, and courts are available for hotel guests in Colonial Williamsburg. Nonmembers, $24 an hour. Six clay and two hard courts. Opens near end of March. Teaching pro available and pro shop. Francis Street, Williamsburg. 2207794.
Windsurfing Windsurfing Enthusiasts of Tidewater. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month on the Peninsula and are announced on sailwet.com and windvisions.com Windsurfing instructor: Pete Wells, 8513224.
Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center. Private. Three indoor hard courts and six “hydro-clay” outdoor courts. 12650 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. 8757525 Two Rivers Country Club. Private. Four hard courts
Motorsports If the need for speed is more your style, check out competitive go-kart racing at Langley Speedway in Hampton. Hampton Roads Kart Club. Has races from April through October at Langley Speedway. P.O. Box 8146, Yorktown, 23693. 249-5278. hrkc.com Langley Speedway. Hosts Whelen All-American Series races from April to October. 11 Dale Lemonds Drive, Hampton. 757-8657223. langley-speedway.com
Sports Boo Williams SportsPlex. Opened in 2008, 135,000square-foot sportsplex. Seats 4,000. Eight basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, eight field hockey fields, competition track surface. Open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 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. 624-1048 or norfolktides.com Peninsula Pilots. Coastal Plain League. Play from June-August, with home games at War Memorial Stadium, 1889 W. Pembroke Ave., Hampton 23661. 2452222 or peninsulapilots .com HOCKEY
Norfolk Admirals. American Hockey League. Play from October-April, with home games at Scope Arena, 201 East Brambleton Ave., Norfolk 23510. 640-1212 or norfolkadmirals.com
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FISHING With 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
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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 just one license or both, contact the VMRC, game 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 and tackle shops, and at some retail locations that sell fishing gear. A license is not required if you are younger than 16, or if you are older than 65. 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 sometimes referred to as ‘puppy drum’), spot, spotted seatrout (speckled trout, specks), striped bass (rockfish) and tautog. Most 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
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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
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The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries maintains a number of public boat ramps. There is no charge to use these ramps.
Pay piers: ■ Buckroe Pier: Admission ranges from $6 to $8. ■ James River Fishing Pier: Although you don’t need a saltwater recreational license, you must pay admission at the pier ($8.50 for adults; $6.50 for seniors and 12 and younger).
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
Free piers: ■ Hilton Pier (Hilton Village) ■ Denbigh Park (west end of Denbigh Boulevard) ■ Engineers Fishing Pier (Fort Monroe) ■ Peterson’s Yacht Basin (Chesapeake Avenue) ■ Monitor-Merrimac Overlook and King-Lincoln Pier (both near King-Lincoln Park in Newport News) ■ Croaker Landing* (York River State Park) ■ Yorktown Fishing Pier* (Yorktown Beach) ■ Gloucester Point* (near Coleman Bridge)
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
*No license required at these locations Hours vary for free access piers. A valid saltwater fishing license is required unless otherwise indicated.
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 dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/ waterbodies. Beaverdam: 635 acres. Good largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and panfish angling. Two boat ramps, boat and canoe rentals. Launch fee is $6 for boats, $3 for canoes. Annual launch passes are available. Park hours vary
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Lee Hall. 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. Inside Newport News Park. 757-886-7912 or 757-888-3333. Little Creek. 996 acres. Boat ramp and boat rentals, electric motors only. 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;
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ART: MUSEUMS, GALLERIES
ART ABOUNDS IN HAMPTON ROADS 221-1452. wm.edu/andrewsgallery
From the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg to the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, art abounds in Hampton Roads.
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. libarts.hamptonu.edu/ fine_arts/asgallery.cfm
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 through Dec. 31 with winter hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $11.95 adults, $5.95 children 6-17 (includes admission to other Colonial Williamsburg museums). Enter through the Public Hospital of 1773. 325 Francis St., Williamsburg. 220-7724. history.org/history/museums 2. Chrysler Museum of Art. 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, Pre-Columbian and Islamic art. All galleries closed for $24 million expansion through April 2014. 245 W. Olney Road at Mowbray Arch, Norfolk. 664-6200. chrysler.org 3. DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. Nationally acclaimed collection of late 17th-, 18thand early 19th-century English and American decorative arts. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 with winter hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $11.95, $5.95 children 6-17 (includes admission to other Colonial Williamsburg museums). Enter through the Public Hospital of 1773. 325 Francis St., Williamsburg. 2207724. history.org/history/ museums 4. Hampton University Museum. Changing exhibitions of African-Ameri58
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12. Art-cade Gallery. Original paintings, drawings, cartoons and sculpture from nationally prominent illustrators including Dr. Seuss and Tom Everhart. Hours vary. Free. 1321 Jamestown Road, Suite 204, Williamsburg. 5657424. artcadeonline.com 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/gallery.html
Visitors check out artwork by Army Sgt. Rebecca Iacolino at Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News. The artwork was completed during The Healing Arts Project.
can 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. 7275308. museum.hamptonu.edu 5. Hermitage Foundation Museum. 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 Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $5 adults, $2 children 6-18. 7637 N. Shore
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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 paintings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $15 (subject to change during selected 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 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. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Andrews Hall (located to the rear of Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall), Jamestown Road, Williamsburg.
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. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 4509 Monarch Way, Norfolk. 683-6271. al.odu.edu/art/gallery/ index.php 15. Blue Skies Gallery. Changing exhibits by local, regional artists. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 26 S. King St., Hampton. Free. 727-0028. blueskiesartgallery.com 16. Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. Changing exhibits of local and regional conSee ART/Page 60
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EXPLORE THE IMAGERY AND IMAGINATION OF LOCAL ARTISTS temporary 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/cht/exhibitions.html 17. Cristallo Art Center. Changing exhibits of contemporary art glass. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 1835 Canon Boulevard, Suite C103, Newport News. 596-3551. cristalloartcenter.com 18. d’ART Center. Changing exhibits by local and regional artists and working artists’ studios. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main St., Norfolk. 625-4211. dartcenter.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. 594-7930. cnu.edu/finearts/galleries 20. Gallery on Merchants Square. Painting, sculpture, prints and furniture by nationally recognized artists. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaySaturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 440-A Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg. 564-1787. galleryonmsq.net 21. Gloucester Arts on Main. Changing exhibits by contemporary regional artists. Noon-6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. 6580-B Main St., Gloucester. 804824-9464. gloucesterarts.org 22. Imagine Art Studios. Changing exhibits of original art plus limited edition prints. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free. 131 Main St., Smithfield. 3570690. imaart.com 23. Linda Matney Gallery. Contemporary art and photography featuring 60
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national and international artists. 5435 Richmond Road, Suite A, Williamsburg. 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. 675-6627. lindamatneygallery.com
liamsburg: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 402 W. Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square, Williamsburg, 259-1938. nancythomasgallery.com
24. Nancy Thomas Gallery. Changing exhibits of contemporary folk art and work by nationally known self-taught artist Nancy Thomas. Free. Yorktown: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 145 Ballard St., Yorktown, 898-0738. Wil-
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
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26. Shooting Star Gallery. Changing exhibits of photography, painting, fine crafts and other media by local artists. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free. 118 N. Main St., Suffolk. 9340855. 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 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. 319 Main St., Smithfield. 357-7707. smith-
fieldarts.org 29. This Century Art Gallery. Changing exhibits by regional and national artists. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Free. 219 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg. 229-4949. thiscenturyartgallery.org 30. Thomas Nelson Community College Visual Arts Gallery. Contemporary art by regional artists. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free. Templin Hall, off Hastings Drive, Hampton. 825-3608. 31. Visual Arts Center/ Tidewater Community College. Exhibits by local, regional, national and inter-
national artists. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Tidewater Community College, 340 High St., Portsmouth. 8221888. tcc.edu/students/ specialized/VAC/GALLERY.htm 32. Williamsburg Library Gallery. Changing shows by local and regional artists. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. MondayThursday, 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 33. Wise Memorial Gallery. Contemporary art. Noon-4:30 p.m. MondayThursday. Free. Hamm Fine Arts Building, 2401 Corprew Ave., Norfolk State University, Norfolk. 823-8844.
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WHERE TO DINE Looking 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. Legend — $$$: most entrees $17 or more; $$: most entrees $12 to $17; $: most entrees $12 or below
Hampton Conch & Bucket. $$. 13 E. Queens Way. 757-864-0865. Marker 20. $. 21 E. Queens Way. 757-726-9410. www.marker20.com. Taphouse on Queens Way. $. 17 E. Queens Way, Hampton. 757-224-5829. Mama Rosa’s Italian Restaurant. $. 617 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton. 757723-3560. Musasi. $. 49 E. Queens Way. 757-728-0298. Surf Rider Restaurant. $$. 1 Marina Road. 757-7239366. Abuelo’s. $. 2423 McMenamin St. 757-224-5340. www.abuelos.com. Hayashi Sushi & Grill. $. 3110 Allainby Way. 757-8485873. www.hayashisushigrill.com. Bensi Restaurant. $$. 5101 Kilgore Ave. 757-825-0180. www.bensirestaurants.com. Monsoon Eclectic Modern Indian. $$. 2150 Allainby Way, Hampton. 757-2241633.
Newport News 99 Main. $$$. 99 Main St. 757-599-9885. www.99mainrestaurant.com. Anderson’s Showplace Café. $. 11250 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. 757599-3510. www.andersonshgs.com. 62
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Bonefish Grill. $$. 340 Oyster Point Road. 757-2690002. www.bonefishgrill.com. Circa 1918 Kitchen + Bar. $$$. 10367 Warwick Blvd. 757-599-1918. Crab Shack. $. Next to the James River Bridge. 757245-2722. www.crabshackonthejames.com.
THE DIVERSITY OF HAMPTON ROADS IS REFLECTED IN THE VARIETY OF DINING OPPORTUNITIES
bakery.com. Smithfield Inn. $$$. 112 Main St. 757-357-1752. www.smithfieldinn.com. Smithfield Station. $$$. 415 S. Church St. 757-3577700. www.smithfieldstation.com.
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Fin Seafood & Steak. $$$. 3150 William Styron Square. 757-599-5800. www.finseafood.com.
River Stone Chophouse. $$$. 8032 Harbour View Blvd. 757-638-7990. www.riverstonechophouse.com.
Nawab Indian Cuisine. $$. 11712-K Jefferson Ave. 757-591-9200. www.nawabonline.com.
Sushi Aka. $$. 239 W. Washington St. 757-9342235. www.sushiaka.com.
Pearl French Bistro. $$$.703 Thimble Shoals Blvd. 757-223-5370. www.pearlfrenchbistro.com. Schlesinger’s Chop House. $$$.1106 William Styron Square. 757-5994700. www.schlesingerssteaks.com. Kappo Nara Seafood & Sushi Restaurant. $$. 550 Oyster Point Road. 757-2495395. The Vineyards Trattoria and Pizzeria. $$. 1405 Kiln Creek Parkway. 757-8740114.
Poquoson Surf Rider. $$. 105 Rens Road. 757-868-0080. Bull Island Eats & Treats. $. 796 Poquoson Ave. 757868-0013. Happy Belly Restaurant. $. 480 Wythe Creek Road. 757-659-0290.
Vintage Tavern. $$$. 1900 Governor’s Pointe Drive. 757-238-8808. www.vintagetavernvirginia.com.
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The Riverwalk Restaurant. $$$. 323 Water St. 757-875-1522. riverwalkrestaurant.net. Yorktown Pub. $. 540 Water St. 757-886-9964.
Williamsburg/ James City County Blue Talon Bistro. $$$. 420 Prince George St. 757476-2583. bluetalonbistro.com. Berret’s Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill. $$$. 199 S. Boundary St. 757-253-1847. www.berrets.com. Buon Amici. $$$. 5201 Center St. 757-220-8188. www.buonamiciwilliamsburg.com.
The restaurant 99 Main is in the Hilton Village area of Newport News.
C.W. Cowling’s. $$. 1278 Smithfield Plaza. 757-3570044.
Fat Canary. $$$. 410 Duke of Gloucester St. 757-2293333. www.fatcanarywilliamsburg.com.
Maurizio’s Ristorante Italiano. $$. 264 E. McLaws Circle. 757-2290337. www.mauriziositalianrestaurant.com.
Smithfield Gourmet Bakery and Café. $$. 218 Main St. 757-357-0045. www.smithfieldgourmet-
Le Yaca. $$$.1915 Pocahontas Trail. 757-220-3616. www.leyacawilliamsburg.com.
Nawab Indian Cuisine. $$. 204 Monticello Ave. 757-565-3200. www.nawabonline.com.
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Opus 9. $$$. 5143 Main Street. 757-645-4779. www.opus9steakhouse.com. Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que. $. 447 E. Rochambeau Drive. 757-565-2955. www.pierces.com. Seasons Restaurant. 110 S.
Henry St. 757-259-0018. www.seasonsofwilliamsburg.com. Second Street. $$. 140 Second St. 757-220-2286. www.secondst.com. The Trellis. $$$. 403 Duke of Gloucester St. 757-2298610. www.thetrellis.com.
PERFORMING ARTS
ACQUIRE CULTURE: WATCH A DANCE, ATTEND A PLAY, LISTEN TO A CONCERT for grades one through eight. 757-870-3903. On Facebook: Peninsula Children’s Chorus.
Watch a dance, attend a play, listen to a concert. Hampton Roads has many local groups that offer great performances. It’s a perfect way to expand your horizons and introduce your children to the arts.
Peninsula Concert Band. This all-volunteer community group plays marches and light music on the Peninsula. 757-303-3727. peninsulaconcertband.org.
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. www.capafund.org and www.evspa.org.
Peninsula Youth Orchestra. A student orchestra for various levels in string, wind and brass instruments. Performs several concerts a year. 757-9278745. www.pyo-nn.org. Port Warwick Concert Series. Area artists perform throughout the summer in Port Warwick’s Styron Square. Jefferson Avenue and Loftis Boulevard, Newport News. 757-771-9343. www.portwarwick.com/ events.html.
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. www.hrcivicballet.org. Orchesis Dance Company. The 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. www.richmondballet.com. Terpsichorean Dance Company. Hampton University’s student dance company performs in Ogden Hall and at community events. 757-727-5317. cecs.hamptonu.edu/hper/ terps.cfm. Tidewater Dance Theatre. A contemporary ballet and modern dance company that offers classes at Northampton Dance Stu-
The Virginia Symphony, a professional orchestra, brings classical and pops series through Hampton Roads.
dios/The Dance Center. 12541Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 757-930-3444. www.ah5678.com. Todd Rosenlieb Dance. A contemporary company founded by Todd Rosenlieb that also trains students at the TR Dance Center. 325 Granby St., Norfolk. 757626-3262. www.trdance.org. Ballet Virginia International. This Norfolk-based company has a school and a professional dance troupe. 700 W. 21st St., Norfolk. 757-446-1401. www.balletvirginia.org. Virginia Regional Ballet. This academy and dance company offers dance training for all levels through weekly classes and performances.1228 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 757229-2553. www.dancevrb.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. 757-2291717. institutefordance.org.
Music Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia. More than 250 students from throughout Hampton Roads perform in four student ensembles. 757-618-1800. www.bayyouth.org. Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg. This organization presents professional chamber music programs at the Williamsburg Regional Library Arts Center. 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. 757-258-4814. www.chambermusicwilliamsburg.org. Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble. This local performing group performs concert band and other music throughout the re-
gion. www.cbwe.org. F. Ludwig Diehn Concert Series. Nationally known classical and jazz artists presented at Old Dominion University in Norfolk. 757683-5305. al.odu.edu/al/ about/Diehn.shtml. Concerts By The Bay. Concert series presented throughout the year at Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews. 804-725-9776. www.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. 757-221-1082 or 757-221-1044. www.wm.edu/ as/music/performances/ ewellconcertseries/index.php. Feldman Chamber Music Society. This organization presents professional chamber music ensembles
at the Chrysler Museum of Art’s Kaufman Theatre in Norfolk. 757-552-1630. www.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. 757838-4203. hampton.gov/ coliseum/jazzfestivalor www.hamptoncoliseum.org. Hampton Roads Men’s Chorus. This all-male chorus performs classical and pop material. www.thehrmc.org. Norfolk Chamber Consort. Chamber music concerts by local professional performers at Old Dominion University. 757-8529072. www.ncconsort.org. Peninsula Children’s Chorus. This organization, based in York County, presents a children’s choir
Publick Times Chorus of Sweet Adelines International. This Peninsula women’s chorus teaches and sings four-part harmony in the “barbershop” style. 757-566-8600. www.publicktimeschorus.com. 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 College of William and Mary. www.sinfonicron.org/ Tidewater Classic Guitar Society. This organization presents world-class guitarists in venues throughout Hampton Roads. 625-2411 (Norfolk) and 566-3304 (Williamsburg). www.tcgs.co. Tidewater Friends of Folk Music. This organization brings in nationally known folk performers for concerts in South Hampton Roads. www.tffm.org TRADOC Army Band. Headquartered at Fort Eustis, this band plays show
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THE FERGUSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT CNU WAS DESIGNED BY WORLD-REKNOWNED ARCHITECT I.M. PEI.
A panoramic view of the Ferguson Center for the Arts and Christopher Newport University is shown in this composite of multiple photographs.
tunes, marches and jazz. www.tradoc.army.mil/ band. U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. Military band headquartered at Langley Air Force Base. 757-764-2934. www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil. Virginia Children’s Chorus. This children’s chorus, based in Norfolk, performs throughout Hampton Roads. 757-440-9100. www.vachildrenschorus.com. Virginia Choral Society. Major choral works and lighter fare are the repertoire of this large, Newport News-based chorus. 757851-9114. www.vachoralsociety.org. Virginia Chorale. Professional chorus conducted by Charles Woodward sings music from all periods. 757-627-8375. www.vachorale.org. Virginia Opera. A professional, statewide company offering four productions at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk. 757-627-9545; box office, 757-877-2550. www.vaopera.org. The Virginia Symphony. The region’s professional orchestra offers classical and pops series throughout Hampton Roads. 757-4663060; box office, 757-8926366. www.virginiasym64
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phony.org. Williamsburg Choral Guild. This community choral group performs several times a year. 757220-1808. www.williamsburgchoralguild.org. Williamsburg Symphonia. Regional orchestra performs variety of chamber orchestra pieces in the Kimball Theatre. 757-2299857. www.williamsburgsymphonia.org.
community group performs classical choral works and music of other genres. 757-345-5209.
Performing Arts Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center. The performing arts center offers performances and classes. 25th and Wickham avenues, Newport News. 757-2478950. www.downinggross.org.
Williamsburg Women’s Chorus. This community chorus performs a wide range of music. 757-5647875. www.williamsburgwomenschorus.org.
Ferguson Center for the Arts. A multi-hall performing arts venue on the Christopher Newport University campus in Newport News. 757-594-7448. cnu.edu/ fergusoncenter.
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. www.wyomusic.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. 757722-2787. hamptonarts.net.
York River Concert Band. This volunteer group based in York County performs year round. 757-642-0195.
Kimball Theatre. On Merchants Square in Williamsburg, this theater presents art films and live performances. 757-5658588. kimballtheatre.com.
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. www.yrso.org. Yorktown Chorale. This
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Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. A multicultural center located at110 W. Finney Ave. in downtown Suffolk. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org. Virginia Arts Festival. An annual spring performing arts festival that presents
world-class music, dance, theater and visual arts throughout Hampton Roads. Box office: 282-2822. www.vafest.org.
pany. Classics and contemporary black works in Armstrong Hall on the Hampton University campus. 757-727-5402.
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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. 757-6275437. hurrahplayers.com.
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. www.capafund.org and www.evspa.org. Broadway in Norfolk. Series brings national touring musicals to Chrysler Hall in Norfolk. 757-8234299. Broadwaynorfolk.com. TheaterCNU. A student ensemble based at Christopher Newport University, Newport News. 594-7475; box office, 757.594-8752. cnu.edu/theatercnu. Court House Players. This troupe performs comedies and musicals in and around Gloucester 804725-0474. www.courthouseplayers.org Generic Theater. An offBroadway-style company that offers cutting-edge works in the lower level of Chrysler Hall in Norfolk. 757-441-2160. www.generictheater.org Hampton Players & Com-
Mystery Dinner Playhouse. Performs at the Clarion Inn & Suites, 5351 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 888-471-4802. www.mysterydinner.com. Peninsula Community Theatre. This long-standing community group performs out of the former Village Theater in Newport News’ Hilton Village.10251 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 757-595-5728. www.pctlive.org. Poquoson Island Players. A community troupe known for its local musical and theatrical performances. Performances held in the Mary T. Christian Auditorium at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton. 757-881-9797. pipstheatre.com. Smithfield Little Theatre. This community theater performs three plays a year in a state-of-the-art theater at 210 N. Church St. near downtown Smithfield.
757-357-7338. www.smithfieldlittletheatre.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. www.wm.edu/vsf. Virginia Stage Company. The region’s professional theater company performs in the restored Wells Theatre at Tazewell Street and Monticello Avenue in downtown Norfolk. 757627-6988; box office, 757627-1234. www.vastage.com. 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. www.wm.edu/theatre. Williamsburg Players. A community theater troupe performing at the JamesYork Playhouse. 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. 757-229-1679; box office, 757-229-0431. www.williamsburgplayers.org.
RETAIL THERAPY Stroll through shops in a town-like setting or escape to the comfort of an airconditioned mall. City Center at Oyster Point 701 Town Center Drive in Newport News. 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: Animare Salon & Spa, Ann Taylor Loft, Coldwater Creek, Jos. A. Bank, Ten Thousand Villages, The Mole Hole, Aroma’s Specialty Coffees & Bakeshop, Taste Unlimited 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 in Norfolk. 900,000 square feet. Opened in 1970. Major stores: Cinemark 18, JCPenney, Macy’s, Ross Dress for Less
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Number of stores: 120+ Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12-6 p.m. Sunday Contacts: 461-0777, galleryatmilitarycircle.com Greenbrier Mall 1401 Greenbrier Parkway in Chesapeake. 897,626 square feet. Major stores: Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Sears Number of stores: 120+ Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Saturday; 12-5:30 p.m. Sunday Contacts: 424-7100, greenbriermall.com Hampton Towne Centre Big Bethel Road at Hampton Roads Center Parkway and Interstate 64 in Hampton. 175,000 square feet. Opened in 1997. Major stores: AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24, Farm Fresh, Chuck E. Cheese, T.J. Maxx Number of stores: 25 Hours: Vary by tenant High Street 1430 Richmond Road in Williamsburg. Opened in 2009. Major stores: Movie Tavern, Five Guys, Quirks
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Imports, Petco, Ross Dress for Less, Starbucks, Smokey Bones, TJ Maxx, Trader Joe’s Hours: Vary by tenant Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach. 1.35 million square feet. Opened in 1981.
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SPECIALTY STORES OFFER VARIETY MOST DEPARTMENT STORES CAN’T MATCH Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma Number of stores: 150 Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12-6 p.m. Sunday Contacts: 627-6000, shopmacarthur.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: Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Target Merchants Square Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Merchants Square is an 18th centurystyle retail village, which serves as a host to seasonal farmers’ markets and special festivals. Major stores: Barnes and Noble, Binns, Cheese Shop, Chico’s, Christmas Shop, Williams-Sonoma Number of stores: 40+ 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. 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, Bonefish Grill Number of stores: 40 Hours: Vary by tenant 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, JCPenney, Macy’s, New York & Company, Victoria’s Secret. Number of stores: 120 Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12-6 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, a children’s waterplay area, department stores, smaller shops, restaurants and, new for summer 2013, a Sunday farmers’ market. Major stores: Aéropostale, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, H&M, JCPenney, Lane Bryant, Macy’s, Target, Cinebistro Number of stores: About 65
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12-7 p.m. Sunday Contacts: 838-1505, peninsulatowncenter.com Port Warwick Intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Loftis Boulevard in Newport News. 80,000 square feet. Host of a seasonal farmers’ market. Opened in 2001. Major stores: Blush Bridal Consignment Boutique, Bond’s Fine Cigar Shoppe, P.S. Paperie, Schlesinger’s, Thaijindesu. Number of stores: About 20 Hours: Vary by tenant. Contact: portwarwick.com Power Plant of Hampton Roads Intersection of Interstate 64 and Mercury Boulevard in 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.
The 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: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday Contacts: 564-3326, williamsburgpottery.com Williamsburg Premium Outlets 5715-62A Richmond Road in James City County. 350,000 square feet. Opened in 1988. Major stores: Banana Republic Factory Store, Children’s Place Outlet, Gap Outlet, J. Crew, Nautica, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Reebok Outlet Store, Timberland Outlet Store. Number of stores: 120+ Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday; closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Contacts: 565-0702, premiumoutlets.com. Settlers Market The new 250,000-squarefoot shopping center sits on Monticello Avenue, adjacent to New Town shopping center. Many of the development’s stores opened in 2013. Major stores: Home Goods, SteinMart, Ulta and Michael’s. Hours: Vary by tenant. Contacts: 722-2500, settlersmarketwilliamsburg.com The Town Center of Virginia Beac A mixed-used development that incorporates shopping, dining, entertainment and living options. Opened in 2002. Major stores: Ann Taylor Loft, 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 Number of stores: 40 Hours: Vary by tenant Contacts: 965-5452, vabeachtowncenter.com
Peninsula Town Center in Hampton, which opened in 2010, features more than 65 stores, a children’s waterplay area and for this summer, a Sunday farmers’ market.
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