Norfolk International Airport 10 min
Town Point Park (18 min.) Landscaped green space on the river with fountains picnic areas seasonal performances & festivals. Cape Henry Lighthouse (25 min) Historic 18th-century lighthouse featuring tower climbs with ocean vistas a gift shop & more. The Thoroughgood House (12 min.) Tours of this circa 1719 cottage one of the state s oldest offer a glimpse into colonial life. Ocean View Beach (6 min.) Over 7-miles of winding scenic coastline is the draw at this charming bayside destination. First Landing State Park (15 min.) Cape Henry beachfront park & historic site with marshes maritime forest hiking & canoe trails. Fort Monroe National Monument (28 min) Landmark site with a long history including Native Americans the Civil War & U.S. Army training. Uss Wisconsin Bb-64 (17 min.) Massive WWII-era battleship featuring tours included with admission to Nauticus maritime museum. Norfolk Naval Station (17 min.) Headquarters & port of the U.S. Navy s Fleet Forces Command with 75 ships & 134 aircraft. Nauticus (17 min.) Waterfront maritime museum with science exhibits an aquarium & a historic battleship. Virginia Air U0026 Space Center (25 min.) Museum and science museum Children S Museum Of Virginia (20 min.) Hands-on exhibits explore cities space music energy the human body & more plus antique trains. Virginia Zoo (22 min.) An African exhibit boasts lions elephants & rhino with another 400 animals spread over 53 acres. |