Area Attractions

Things to Do in Hampton Roads

Hampton Roads, which includes Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg, is rich with historic and cultural attractions, outdoor activities, shopping and dining. From world-class museums and music venues to the famed Virginia Beach boardwalk, Portsmouth's historic Olde Towne district and the downtown Norfolk waterfront, there is always something to do.

For listings of area attractions and local events, please visit the following:

• Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce website
• Hampton Roads Alliance
• Downtown Norfolk
• Events Calendar

Easy Getaways

Hampton Roads also offers many opportunities for weekend getaways. The cultural attractions of Washington, D.C., the windswept beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks and the scenic beauty and ski resorts of the Blue Ridge Mountains are only a few hours' drive away.

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