The kids will love learning about the history and tradition of lightships and their nautical significance when you visit the Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Lightships were originally known as “floating lighthouses” that guide ships into harbors our out to sea. Their legacy is kept alive thanks to the preservation of Lightship Portsmouth, a vessel that now serves as a museum to tell its story and of similar types of watercraft through exciting exhibits and attractions.
Meet up with your pals for the big game tonight at Roger Brown's Restaurant and Sports Bar. This highly entertaining nightlife venue offers plenty to enjoy. Start out with an incredibly delicious selection from the menu. The list of culinary selections features everything from delectable Angus steaks to classic entrees all made fresh to your order. After that, partake of the impressive selection at the bar that includes your choice of 24 draughts, domestic or international beer and wine. Several regulation pool tables, eye-popping video screens showing the big game, and excellent bar service make Roger Brown's the destination of choice for the perfect evening out.
Learn about the vital role that the sea has played in the history and development of the area when you visit Nauticus. This premier maritime-themed science center and museum is located just a short drive away in nearby Norfolk. The attraction opened its doors in June of 1994 and is located on the former site of Norfolk's banana pier. Interactive theaters, hands-on exhibits and many special presentations are all a part of the Nauticus experience.
Whether your kids are sports fans or not, they will enjoy the experience of visiting the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Portsmouth. Over the course of this impressive two-story facility, you and your family will discover the stories and victories of more than 300 past and present athletes who have earned their rightful place in this Hall of Fame. Additional points of interest include the popular NASCAR driving simulator, an exhibit that will test the speed of your baseball pitch, as well as various other interactive attractions.