Portsmouth - Virginia - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Portsmouth is right across the Elizabeth River from downtown Norfolk, Virginia.  Travelers can hop on the Elizabeth Ferry and cross over to Norfolk in about five minutes.  The city of Portsmouth is home to one of the oldest working harbors in the United States.  All along the downtown seawall, you will see ships passing by. 

Visitors to Portsmouth can celebrate almost three centuries of history while walking or touring through the city.  The city's entire main tourist attractions are clustered together, which makes sightseeing and touring the area very easy and enjoyable.  The city of Portsmouth is also quite close to Virginia Beach; only a twenty-minute drive and you are there.  The city is also very close to Colonial Williamsburg. 

There are five museums you can visit in the area, which also includes the largest children's museum in the state, and you can also tour all the historic sites.  The Cedar Grove Cemetery was established in 1832 and is the oldest city owned cemetery in the city.  The cemetery is listed on both Virginia's and the National registers for historic sites making it a must-see.  There are historical markers throughout the cemetery, which allow for easy navigating.

The Naval Shipyard Museum covers over 250 years of the history of Portsmouth, and is America's largest and oldest shipyard.  Visit the Portsmouth waterfront to get to the museum and learn about history from Colonial to Civil War times.  If you'd rather take a tour on the water, take a ride on the Carrie B.  She is a replica of a 19th century Mississippi River paddleboat.  You will visit Norfolk's Inner Harbor, Old Fort Norfolk, and the Hampton Roads, along with many other sights. 

You may want to take a few extra days for your trip to Portsmouth, Virginia, so pack your bags and enjoy your stay.