Given the fact that Portsmouth is situated right on Virginia's coastline, it is little wonder that the city has been a key site in the history and development of the shipping industry. Learn about it all when you visit the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. You will get the chance to see various exhibits that highlight the many aspects of naval and nautical history, plus see memorabilia that dates back to this centuries-old Southern port. The museum is a piece of history itself, as it was established in 1949 within the confines of the nation's oldest shipyard.
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.