Jeffrey J. Beaton

If you're a huge fan of live music, then the short drive to Portsmouth is really a pleasure when your destination is the Portsmouth Pavilion. This incredible entertainment venue is a thoroughly modern live music venue that offers a first-class experience from the first few notes to the final encore. Some of the more famous performers who have graced the stage here include Crosby, Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, the Beach Boys, Huey Lewis, Ringo Starr, and Tony Bennett, just to name a few. Check the website regularly for the latest concert and ticket information.

If the stress has gotten to you and your partner, plan a special romantic date at the Natural Elements Spa so that you can lose your stress and completely relax. The environment here is one that places a rightful premium on relaxation, and the mood is perfectly created with soft music and aromatic healing oils that will soothe you from the moment you walk in. There are various packages for couples as well as many specialized treatments designed to melt away your stress in the most delightful ways.

History and astronomy come together in a dazzling way at the Chesapeake Planetarium. From an historic standpoint, the facility is significant because it is the first planetarium built by a public school system in the state of Virginia. But this attraction also offers visitors a chance to gaze into the night sky and be amazed at the intricate patterns and formations that make up the constellations everyone has heard about. The staff is highly knowledgeable and can answer any questions you may have. Also, there are various lectures and special presentations on the schedule. And of course, the opportunity to see the stars up close is always available thanks to the high powered telescopes and other impressive equipment that is available here.