| the understated rooms come with free wi-fi and tvs, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. some rooms feature sitting areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. off interstate 64, this unpretentious hotel is 2 miles from the 456-acre sandy bottom nature park and 7 miles from the virginia living museum. coin-operated laundry facilities are also available
Richmond International Airport 1 hr 5
Virginia War Museum (12 min)
U.S. military history from 1775 to the present observed with exhibits spanning uniforms to cannons. Bluebird Gap Farm (7 min)
Farm-based park on a large green space with petting zoo, picnic shelters, playground & nature trail. Virginia Air & Space Center (9 min)
Science museum and museum Fort Monroe National Monument (16 min)
Landmark site with a long history including Native Americans, the Civil War & U.S. Army training. Norfolk Naval Station, VA (22 min)
Headquarters & port of the U.S. Navy's Fleet Forces Command, with 75 ships & 134 aircraft. Virginia Living Museum (13 min)
Museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium & a nature trail with 250 species of plants & animals. The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center (10 min) Huntington Park (12 min)
With a massive playground overlooking the river, a swimming beach, rose garden & 2 ball fields. Sandy Bottom Nature Park (7 min)
Environmental education preserve on 456 acres with a lake & nature center set on reclaimed land. Peninsula Fine Arts Center (15 min)
Upbeat museum featuring contemporary modern artists' works, plus a family gallery & lush grounds. Newport News Park (17 min)
Sprawling park on 8,000+ acres with disc golf & bike rentals plus a boat ramp, horses & gardens. Air Power Park (8 min)
Park featuring jets, missiles & rockets, plus a playground & a museum with model aircraft. Hampton History Museum (10 min)
Venue displaying the city's history via art & artifacts, including period dresses & Civil War ruins. Buckroe Beach and Park (15 min)
Recreational beach park with kayak/paddleboat rentals, a playground, stage pavilion & picnic sites. The Mariners' Museum and Park (15 min)
Remains of the ironclad USS Monitor anchor this extensive museum exploring global maritime history. | 
