The Hill House in Portsmouth still stands as a slice of historical domestic splendor. Upon visiting the Hill House, you will get the opportunity to peer at what the privileged life was like around 1825. The structure is a four-story example of regal living as it is meticulously adorned with belongings and personal effects that once belonged to the Hill family. This is a truly memorable piece of Portsmouth history that is understandably on the National Register of Historic Places.
When it's been one of those days, make plans to meet up with coworkers for a little happy hour happiness at P-Town Pub. This charmingly low-key nightlife venue caters to the after-work crowd as it features not only excellent drink specials, but also a great variety of munchies that will keep you happy well into the early evening. P-Town Pub also frequently features live music, so come after work and stay into the evening for a truly excellent time.
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 Virginia Creeper Train is a 35-mile multi-purpose rail trail in southwestern Virginia. The trail runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, Virginia, near the North Carolina state line - through National Forest and crossing numerous restored trestles and crossing the Appalachian Trail.