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WILLIAMSBURG INTL ARPT
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BYRD INTL
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Battleship USS Wisconsin
Largest battleship ever built. Open for tours Tue-Sun with free admission. Situated next to Nauticus -the National Maritime Center.
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Norfolk Downtown Waterfront
Downtown Norfolks waterfront area with sightseeing cruises. Lunch and dinner cruises on the Spirit of Norfolk -Elizabeth River Ferry to Old Town Portsmouth. Waterside Marketplace dining and entertainment complex
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Beaches
Atlantic Ocean in VA Beach -spreading from Fort Story at North to Sand Bridge at South. Lifeguards available on a seasonal basis at select locations.
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Busch Gardens-Williamsburg
European-themed amusement park featuring thrill rides -childrens rides -entertainment and shows -wildlife -food and merchandise. Open April to October. Parking and admission charges -www.buschgardens.com
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Chrysler Hall
Performing Arts venue. Site of many performers by touring Broadway shows -VA Symphony events -VA Arts Festival events and visiting musicians -comedians -and speaker forums. Admission ticket required for most events.
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Chrysler Museum
One of the finest art museums in the country. Located at 245 West Olney Road Norfolk. About 5 blocks from the hotel. Primarily features American and European paintings and sculpture and one of the finest collections of glass in the world.
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Harrison Opera House
Norfolk home of VA Opera with performing season October-April. Admission charged. Ph: 757-627-9545
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Jamestown Settlement
The site of the first settlement by the Viarginia Company in the new world -dating back to May 14 1607. Archaeological and reconstructed sites available for exploration. Costumed historical interpreters. Admission charged.
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MacArthur Center Mall
Upscale regional mall located .4 blocks from the hotel. Featuring over 120 stores -food court -full service restaurants -an 18 screen movie complex. Complimentary hotel shuttle available upon availability. www.shopmacarthur.com
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MacArthur Memorial
The museum on the life and final resting place of one of our countrys greatest war heroes -General Douglas MacArthur. Comprised of nine galleries -a theatre -library and gift shop. Free admission Ph: 757-441-2965.
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Naval Base Norfolk
The worlds largest naval base. Home of over 75 ships and submarines. site of the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. Closed to the general public. ID and security clearance required.
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Hampton Roads Naval Museum
One of eleven official US Navy Museums -located w/in Nauticus the National Maritime Center. Dedicated to over 225 years of Naval history in the Hampton Roads region.
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Norfolk Tides
NY Mets AAA Baseball Club -playing home games at Harbor park Add: 150 Park Avenue-Norfolk. Seasonal schedule April-August. Ph: 757-622-2222 website: www.norfolktides.com
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Norfolk Botanical Gardens
155 acres of gardens featuring one of the largest and most diverse collections on the east coast. Gardens may be toured by both tram and boat. Admission charged. Ph: 757-441-5838 website: www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
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Old Dominion University
Liberal Arts and Sciences School offering undergraduate -graduate and doctoral degrees in seven colleges. The Ted Constant Convocation Center serves as a showplace for the campus and home of ODU basketball
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Prime Outlet-Williamsburg
Over 80 stores from national brands help make this one of the top outlet complexes in the country. Hours change seasonally. Add: 5715-62A Richmond Rd-Williamsburg Ph: 757-565-0702
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Scope
Norfolks civic arena situated directly across from the hotel. Home of professional hockey -arena II football -concerts -circus and other entertainment events. www.norfolkscope.com
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Spirit of Norfolk Fun Cruises
Sleek lunch and dinner cruise vessel specializes in theme cruises. Sail from the Otter Berth at Norfolks Waterside -for narrated cruises up and down the Elizabeth River. www.spiritcruises.com
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Virginia Zoological Park
Featuring the new Okavango -Delta Africa exhibit. Admission charged. Add: 3500 Granby St -Norfolk Ph: 757-624-9937 website: www.virginiazoo.org.
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Water Country USA
Seasonally open water park -the Mid Atlantic areas largest. Website: www.watercountryusa.com
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Colonial Williamsburg
An extensive 18th century restoration of the former capital of Virginia -complete with costumed interpreters -tour guides -demonstrators and artisans. Colonial taverns available for dining.
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Yorktown Battlefield
The site of the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War in 1781. General George Washington lead the American troops who along with the French allies forced the British Lord Cornwallis to surrender.
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