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Adam Thoroughgood House ~
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Three things to know:
- Built circa 1680, named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1962 and is designated a National Historic Landmark.
- Hall and parlor house reminiscent of an English cottage, furnished with English furniture, ceramics, pewter, textiles and other 17th-century items.
- Costumed interpreters show the lifestyle of a wealthy Virginia colonist.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round.
Closed Mondays.
Closed New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Admission charged.
1636 Parrish Road, Virginia Beach (757)431-4000
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Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE) ~
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Three things to know:
- Founded in 1931 by late psychic Edgar Cayce, the "father of holistic medicine", who was able to correctly diagnose medical conditions and prescribe holistic treatments.
- Known as the "sleeping psychic", Cayce dictated volumes of "readings" on medicine, reincarnation, ESP, dreams, and spirituality while in a hypnotic trance.
- The Visitor Center hosts tours, movies, and lectures based on Cayce's readings.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
FREE admission.
67th Street and Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach (757)428-3588
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Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum ~
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Three things to know:
- Dedicated to the wild birds of the Atlantic Flyway (over Virginia Beach) and preserving the unique heritage of Eastern Virginia.
- DeWitt Cottage, the only remaining turn-of-the-century seaside cottage, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Geese, ducks and other water birds follow the Atlantic flyway North in the Spring and South in the Fall.
Want to know more? Click Here
Daily Memorial Day to September 30.
Closed Mondays October 1 to May 31.
FREE admission.
Donations accepted.
11136 Atlantic Avenue (De Witt Cottage), Virginia Beach (757)437-9055
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Atlantic Beach Club/Haunted Fun House ~
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Three things to know:
- Live actors, high-tech special effects, theatrical sets and scenes create the ultimate in haunted house terror.
- Has been entertaining beach visitors for over 20 years.
- Boo! is the last word you hear before the screaming.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round.
Closed Christmas Day through New Year`s Day.
Admission charged.
25th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach (757)422-1742
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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge ~
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Three things to know:
- Wild ponies, mule deer, wild pigs, and waterfowl make the Refuge their home.
- The Atlantic Ocean on the East and Back Bay on the West border, the barrier islands feature dunes, maritime forests, fresh water marshes, ocean beaches and ponds for wintering waterfowl.
- Walk, bike or take the electric tram tour to False Cape State Park.
Want to know more? Click Here
Year-round dawn to dusk.
Admission charged.
4005 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach (757)721-2412
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel ~
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Three things to know:
- 17.6-mile long CBBT, considered one of the seven man-made wonders of the world, connects Virginia Beach with Virginia`s Eastern Shore.
- Two tunnels and a high bridge allow ships to use the waterway while vehicles pass over or under them.
- Some of the best sport fishing areas in Chesapeake Bay are adjacent to CBBT.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round.
Toll charged.
U.S. Route 13 (757)331-2960
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Chesapeake Bay Center ~
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Three things to know:
- Showcases history of the first settlers landing in 1607, aquariums, environmental exhibits, and touch tank.
- Interactive visitor information center developed by the Virginia Marine Science Museum.
- Information, supplies and equipment rentals for sea kayaking in Chesapeake Bay.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year`s Day.
Park admission charged.
2500 Shore Drive (First Landing State Park) (757)412-2316
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Christian Broadcasting Network ~
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Three things to know:
- Be in the weekday studio audience for the live show, The 700 Club with Pat Robertson.
- Studio tours Monday-Friday, 10 am and 2 pm.
- Regent University and Founder`s Inn are also part of the beautifully-landscaped 685-acre campus.
Want to know more? Click Here
Year-round
Closed New Year`s, Memorial Day, July 4, Thanksgiving & Christmas
I64 at Indian River Road, exit 286-B (757)226-2745
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Contemporary Art Center of Virginia ~
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Three things to know:
- Focuses on 20th-century art in many forms and expressions.
- Changing exhibitions throughout the year.
- Offers courses in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography and other media.
Want to know more? Click Here
Closed on Mondays and major holidays.
Admission charged.
2200 Parks Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 425-0000
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False Cape State Park ~
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Three things to know:
- One of the last undisturbed coastal environments on the East Coast, there are six miles of natural beaches, 12 primitive camp sites, and nine miles of hiking/biking trails-no vehicular access.
- Take the electric tram through Back Bay Wildlife Refuge to the park daily April through October-call 757-498-BIRD for reservations.
- Barrier spit bordered by Atlantic Ocean on the East, Back Bay on the West.
Want to know more? Click Here
Year-round sunrise to dusk.
Admission charged to pass through Back Bay Wildlife Refuge.
4001 Sandpiper Rd. Virginia Beach (757)426-7128
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First Landing State Park ~
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Three things to know:
- Northernmost locaton on the East Coast where subtropical and temperate plants grow and thrive together-cypress and pines.
- Hiking/biking trails, picnic areas, boat ramp.
- Virginia's most popular state park; listed on the National Register of Natural Landmarks.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round.
Admission charged per vehicle.
2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach (757) 412-2300, (800) 933-PARK
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Francis Land House Historic Site and Garden ~
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Three things to know:
- 18th-century plantation home of the privileged Land family features period rooms and tours by costumed docents; listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Extensive 18th-century style herb, vegetable, and flower gardens.
- History park and trail wanders 1/8 mile through wooded wetlands.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round.
Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Admission charged.
131 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach (757)431-4000
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Lynnhaven House ~
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Three things to know:
- Outstanding example of early, unaltered 18th-century brick masonry home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Francis Thelaball II built his house with its massive chimneys in 1725. Costumed docents point out the hall-parlor plan with molded ceiling joists and a closed string Jacobean-type stair.
- Visit the small Revolutionary War cemetery and the traditional flower, vegetable and herb gardens.
Want to know more? Click Here
June 1 to September 30, Closed Mondays
October to May, Open Saturday and Sunday
Admission charged
4405 Wishart Road, Virginia Beach (757)460-1688
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Mount Trashmore Park ~
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Three things to know:
- Famous for kite flying, family picnics, Kids Cove playground, and skateboard ramp.
- 162 acres of lake and parkland with the highest elevation in Virginia Beach at 68 feet above sea level.
- Once a solid waste project, it now causes first-time visitors to smile broadly when they hear the name.
Open year-round
Free admission
300 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach (757)473-5251
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Naval Air Station Oceana/Master Jet Base ~
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Three things to know:
- Home to over 300 Navy aircraft including F/A-18 Hornets, screaming F-14 Tomcats, and 50 other commands.
- 12 aircraft are on display at the Aviation Historical Park.
- Tours include a stop at the flightline; 11:30 tour stops at Officer`s Club for buffet lunch.
Want to know more? Click Here
Daily tours weekdays (except holidays)
Tours - June 7 through September 3 at 9 am and 11:30 am
From kiosk at 24th and Atlantic Avenue
Transportation charge
1750 Tomcat Blvd/Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach (757)433-3131
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Ocean Breeze Fun Park ~
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Three things to know:
- Wild Water Rapids, a waterpark with slides, an inner-tube course and a wave pool.
- Motorworld, for grand prix racing.
- Strike Zone batting cages and Shipwreck Golf, a 36-hole miniature course.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open in season.
Admission charged.
849 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach (757)422-4444
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Old Cape Henry Lighthouse & Museum ~
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Three things to know:
- First public building authorized by the new federal government in 1789 and the first lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay.
- Built in 1791 with stone from the same quarries that provided materials for the Capitol, White House, and Mount Vernon.
- Registered National Historic Landmark and is the official symbol of the City of Virginia Beach.
Want to know more? Click Here
Visitors must be 18-years-old and have a valid government ID
Non-military entry through 89th Street gate only
Open year-round
Closed Thanksgiving and December 5 to January 4
Admission charged
583 Atlantic Avenue on Fort Story Army Base (757)422-9421
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The Old Coast Guard Station ~
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Three things to know:
- Displays show how men of the life-saving service risked their lives in storms and surf to rescue shipwrecked seamen.
- Built in 1903, the former U.S. Life-Saving Station/Coast Guard Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Maps and displays of shipwrecks off the Virginia coast.
Year-round, daily June to September
Closed Mondays in October
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve and Day
24th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach
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Upper Wolfsnare Plantation ~
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Three things to know:
- Built in 1759, the brick Georgian-style house built by gentryman Thomas Walke III is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Thomas Walke IV was an area delegate to Virginia`s convention which ratified the U.S. Constitution.
- The home, still occupied, shows the life of the Virginia gentry in the latter half of the 18th-century..
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Open Wednesdays, July and August
Admission charged
2040 Potters Road, Virginia Beach (757)491-3490
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center ~
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Three things to know:
- 800,000 gallons of aquariums, 100 hands-on exhibits, nature trail and aviary.
- Sharks, sea turtles, harbor seals, stingrays, river otters, and more.
- 3D IMAX theater with daily shows.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open daily year-round
Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day
Admission charged
717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach (757)425-FISH
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Nauticus/Battleship Wisconsin ~
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Three things to know:
- USS Wisconsin is one of the largest battleships built by the US Navy.
- Touch tanks residents contain local marine life including sharks.
- Interactive exhibits feature everything from weather forecasting to ship building.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round
Closed Mondays Labor Day thru Memorial Day
Battleship Wisconsin & Hampton Roads Naval Museum free
Admission charged for Nauticus
One Waterside Drive, Norfolk (757)664-1000, (800)664-1080
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Chrysler Museum of Art ~
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Three things to know:
- Houses one of the worldâ??s great collections of glass (including outstanding works by Louis Comfort Tiffany).
- Special exhibitions and programs throughout the year.
- Guides and audio tours available.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round.
Closed Mondays May-October.
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays October-May.
Admission charged.
245 West Olney Road, Norfolk (757)664-6200
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg ~
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an action-packed, European-themed adventure park with 17th-century charm and 21st-century technology, boasting more than 100 acres of unparalleled fun and excitement for the entire family.
- Home to top-rated roller coasters
- More than 50 rides and attractions
- Voted the world's "Favorite Theme Park"
- Voted the world's "Most Beautiful Theme Park" for 15 consecutive years
- Ten main stage shows
- Wide variety of culinary experiences and world-class shops
- A magical children's area
Williamsburg 1-800-343-7946.
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Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe ~
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Three things to know:
- Excellent example of a "star fortress", Fort Monroe was built between 1819 and 1834. "Casemates" are storage and living areas within the fortress walls.
- Point Comfort (Fort Monroe) has been fortified since 1609 when it protected the Jamestown settlement.
- Display and artifacts show history of the Coastal Artillery Corps which was housed at Fort Monroe from 1901 to 1946.
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Open year-round
Closed New Year`s Day, Thanksgiving and Christman Day
Fort Monroe, Hampton (757) 788-3391
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Children's Museum of Virginia ~
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Three things to know:
- This is the place to take the kids on any day. Children of all ages welcome.
- Bubble room, climbing wall, fire engine and police car, play space, planetarium and lots more to keep youngsters entertained.
- Special events include NASA/Space Days and Kite Day.
Want to know more? Click Here
Year-round except Monday (open when Monday is a holiday)
Closed New Year`s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Admission
Olde Town Portmouth (757) 393-5258
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Colonial Williamsburg ~
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Three things to know:
- Living, woking colonial village set just before the American revolution.
- 500 restored or reconstructed buildings cover 300 acres.
- George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were frequent visiors to Williamsburg.
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Open year-round
Admission pass required to enter and for special programs
Williamsburg (800) HISTORY
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Hampton Carousel ~
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Three things to know:
- One of only 200 antique carousels still in the United States, the Hampton Carousel is a rare and beuatiful example of America folk art. Its prancing steeds and stately chariots were painstakingly carved from fine-grained hardwood and painted by German, Italian and Russian immigrant artisans.
- Built in the 1920`s, it still boasts its original mirrors and oil paintings, as well as, 48 intricately decorated horses.
- Rising and falling to the strains of the original band organ, many of these carousel horses are so finely carved that the veins in their mecks and legs are visible.
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Early April to late May - Friday through Sunday
Late May to September 30 - Daily
October 1 to November 30 - Friday through Sunday
December 1 to April 1 - Closed
Fee to ride
Downtown Hampton Waterfront, Hampton (757)727-0900
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Hampton University Museum ~
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Three things to know:
- Oldest African American museum in the United States and one of the oldest museums in the state of Virginia. The collections feature over 9,000 objects including tranditional African, Native America, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Island and Asian art.
- One of the nation`s largest and most comprehensive collection of materials on the history and culture od African Americans and Native Americans.
- Approximately 2 million items and 19,000 photographs relating to the American Indian Education Program, including historic images taken on western reservations that exist nowhere else in the world.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round
Closed Sundays and major Holidays
Huntington Building, Hampton Unversity, Hampton (757) 727-5308
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Jamestown/Yorktown Victory Center ~
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Three things to know:
- Jamestown Settlement interprets the culture of 17th-century colonial Jamestown, America`s first permanent English settlement, and the Powhatan Indians.
- Yorktown Vistory Center interprets the impact of the American Revolution on the people of America and the development of the new nation.
- Yorktown battlefield is where General George Washington defeated England`s General Cornwallis in 1781.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open Daily year-round
Closed New Year`s Day and Christmas Day
Jamestown - Route 31 South (757) 253-4838, Vistory Center - Route 1020 (757) 253-4939
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Mariners` Museum ~
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Three things to know:
- One of the largest international maritime museums in the world; collection is composed of more then 35,000 items, including ship models, scrimhaw, maritime paintings, decorative arts, intricately carved figureheads and working steam engines.
- U.S. Monitor Center and Chris-Craft archives.
- Permanent galleries and exhibitions along with temporary exhibitions explore a varietyof maritime subjects.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open Daily year-round
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Admission charged
100 Museum Dr. (intersection Warwick Blvd & J. Clyde Morris Blvd), Newport News (757) 596-2222
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Moses Myers House ~
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Three things to know:
- Elegant Federal Period home built in 1792. Moses Myers was one of America`s first millionaires and one of Norfolk`s first Jewish residents.
- The art collection boasts artwork by Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Sully, John Wesley Jarvis and many other noted American artists.
- Most of the current collection of furnishings was acquired by the first generation of Myers and reflects the French influences prevalent during the period.
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Open year-round
Memorial Day to Labor Day closed Monday, Tuesday and Holidays
Labor Day to Memorial Day open Wednesday through Saturday
331 Bank Street, Norfolk (757) 333-6283
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Naval Station Norfolk ~
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Three things to know:
- World`s largest naval station is home to 75 ships and more than 130 fixed wing airplanes and helicopters.
- Along 4 miles of waterfront and 7 miles of piers are ships ranging from massive aircraft carriers to submarines.
- More than 100,000 flights a year carry over 150,000 passengers and more than 264,000 tons of mail and cargo.
Want to know more? Click Here
One tour daily except Monday beginning at 1:30pm
Closed New Year`s Day, Thankgiving and Christmas Day
Naval Tour Information Center 9079 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk (757) 444-7955
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Norfolk Botanical Garden ~
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Three things to know:
- 155 acres with 20 theme gardens including Bristow Butterfly Garden.
- 12 miles of walking paths.
- Narrated tours by tram and by boat.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round
Admission Charged
6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk (757) 441-5830
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Norfolk Tides Baseball ~
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Three things to know:
- Norfolk Tides are New York Mats Triple A farm team affiliate since 1969 playing in the International Laegue with teams from the U.S. and Canada.
- Harbor Park is small, friendly and one of the most . beautiful minor league parks in the country.
- Home runes canhit boats in the Elizabeth River just past the outfield fence.
Want to know more? Click Here
Check web site for home games
Harbor Park, Park Avenue, Norfolk (757) 622-2222
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The Douglas MacArthur Memorial ~
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Three things to know:
- Final resting place of General MacArthur and his wife. MacArthur was one of the most colorful and controversial men in American history.
- 24-minutes film on the life and times of General MacArthur is shown continuously.
- Nine seperate galleries tell the story of General MacArthur and the millions of American men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces from the Civil War through the Korean War.
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Open Daily
Free
MacArthur Square, Bank Street and City Hall, Norfolk (757) 441-2965
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Virginia Air & Space Center ~
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Three things to know:
- Offical visitor center of NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base.
- Home of the scorched Apollo 12 Command Module that went to the moon and back.
- 3D IMAX theater with daily show schedule.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round
Admission Charged
Downtown Hampton Waterfront, Hampton (757) 727-0900
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