Norfolk International Airport 23 min
Norfolk Naval Station, VA (17 min) Headquarters & port of the U.S. Navy's Fleet Forces Command, with 75 ships & 134 aircraft. Virginia Zoo (22 min) An African exhibit boasts lions, elephants & rhino with another 400 animals spread over 53 acres. Norfolk Botanical Garden (24 min) April azaleas are the showstoppers at this lush green space, which also features 450 rose varieties. Virginia Living Museum (17 min) Museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium & a nature trail with 250 species of plants & animals. Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels (4 min) Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe (5 min) Museum chronicling Fort Monroe's colonial roots & its military role from the 19th century onward. The Mariners' Museum and Park (19 min) Remains of the ironclad USS Monitor anchor this extensive museum exploring global maritime history. Chrysler Museum of Art (26 min) Esteemed museum with a broad collection of ancient to contemporary art, including glass & sculpture. Bluebird Gap Farm (10 min) Farm-based park on a large green space with petting zoo, picnic shelters, playground & nature trail. Virginia Air & Space Center (7 min) Science museum and museum Buckroe Beach and Park (6 min) Recreational beach park with kayak/paddleboat rentals, a playground, stage pavilion & picnic sites. Nauticus (26 min) Waterfront maritime museum with science exhibits, an aquarium & a historic battleship. Hampton History Museum (7 min) Venue displaying the city's history via art & artifacts, including period dresses & Civil War ruins. Fort Monroe National Monument (6 min) Landmark site with a long history including Native Americans, the Civil War & U.S. Army training. USS Wisconsin BB-64 (26 min) Massive WWII-era battleship featuring tours, included with admission to Nauticus maritime museum. |