5.6 miles long. No trash. Nice people who like to be active…read more Parking on either side you come in on although there's no physical address on Maps. I love this trail because it's the longest I know in Hampton roads. There're Mom's with strollers. Whole families. Mini field trips with small children. Bikers. Skateboarders.... Everyone. Of course it's shaded because of all the trees. Just be careful because it's so soothing to walk, you might end up at the end and have to walk right back to your car lol. And if you didn't plan on waking over 11 miles... that could be tricky. My feet were sore for two weeks when I made that mistake with the wrong shoes on. Happy trails!!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience! We went to 3 breweries we had never been to before…read more The beer was exceptional. We will definitely be going back. Russ was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We met another couple on the tour and had a fabulous time getting to know them. We will definitely do this again.

When I saw on Taste Tidewater's Facebook post that there were only 3 spots left for their Oyster &…read moreWine tour, I reserved the same day! It is also my birthday month and have had my eye on this tour for awhile. It was fate! Not knowing what to expect, I jumped the gun and paid immediately. When Rex, the owner, sent the itinerary, I saw 3 local restaurants, Catch 31, Rockefeller's, & Tautogs. My first thoughts were, "I hope this isn't lame...", "I could go to these places myself..." The group met at Virginia Aquarium for an optional tour inside for the first 30mins. I arrived late. Now, I wish I made it on time to hear more about oysters. Rex tried finding the group for me & we walked all around the museum. It was way too crowded, I was late, & didn't mind waiting. Perhaps walkie talkies as a communication tool for the husband & wife team. Not just for late arrivals. :) Could be distracting too but, just a suggestion. The aquarium attendants had no idea who or where the group was. I did appreciate the effort. Not many would help me catch up with group especially, since I was late. Our first stop was Catch 31. Table was set and ready to go. We had three chefs(one including one of our guides, Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton) and the sommelier at our table. They educated us about the oysters & wine. They walked us through the various types of oysters & wine, regions, how to eat, & how to taste. We were served 4 oysters each from one of the 7 regions & two wine tastings. There were condiments and crackers on the table. I thought this was definitely the most informative restaurant out of the three. Next stop was Rockefeller's. Again, tables were set & wine was poured! No menu w/ descriptions. We had 2 raw oysters and 2 oysters rockefeller. Then, we were served hush puppies w/ pimento cheese which were amazing. Last, was coconut cake! This restaurant had more food offerings which was good because after several glasses of wine, I was hungry & others were too!! Last stop was Tautog's. They sat us outside & setup was more buffet style. Glasses of wine were on a table for us to pick up as we walked in. The presentation was beautifully prepared. They had 3 of their house sauces which were delicious! I thought the sauces were needed with these oysters. Others agreed. Didn't taste as fresh as the previous restaurants. I believe they were Lynnhaven and I've had Lynnhaven oysters before. So, not a reflection on the tour. There was also fresh cut fruit on the oyster platters. Only because TT asked, my recommendations would be: * Posting sample itineraries on social media * Clearer description of what to expect with regards to food so people know whether or not they should eat prior to the tour or pack a snack/sandwich. * Website shows they would be "happy to provide water and light snacks." None were offered. * Market/advertise the 10% off Yelp Check-in offer * Advise up front the 10% off Yelp Check-in is NOT valid for the Oyster & Wine tour. A portion of proceeds go towards non-profit which I totally understand & appreciate, just set the expectation. Overall, this was a lovely experience that one can comfortably do solo! I did and I truly enjoyed! Hands down. I am so happy to see a company like this on the East Coast and executing with such class. Please don't think this is a drunken wild party bus. It is a tasteful informative experience with subject matter experts who also enjoy partaking in libations while sharing their knowledge! :) I hope to see more food tours added to their current list. Rex, Lisa, & Chef Patrick were cordial, knowledgable, fun, and professional. Thank you so much for a memorable experience!

Mary Veal and the Colonials were quite the treat. My job went on a staff retreat in Portsmouth and…read morehad the privilege of going on a walking tour with this amazing team. I love the characters that were portrayed by the actors and their narratives. All of the sites that we went to were quite remarkable. I wasn't aware that so many historic homes that meant a lot to America's history lined the streets of Olde Town Portsmouth (and many are in tact and well-kept). I was also impressed by all of the African American history that they weaved into their tour as well as their homage to the Emancipation Oak in Hampton and 1619 - which mean a lot to my hometown of Hampton, VA. Mary was a definite hoot, letting my tour group in on the favorite pastime of women of the 18th and 19th century - gossip! Her funny tales and songs made the walking tour a hilarious and cheeky treat!

From the owner: History Alive provides costumed character guides from many different time periods in our nation's…read morehistory, beginning with Mary Veale and the Colonials representing the 1600s and 1700s and extending to Columnist Jeffrey Wilson representing the 1800s and 1900s. We specialize in walking tours and excursions, but also offer school field trips and programs, classes, entertainment, and events.

Love passing this little backyard I have I live down the street and get to enjoy walking downtown…read moreand seeing the Wisconsin when families in town we do the winner fest on the Wisconsin. I've done yoga on there. I've had a party for girls on the run for a half marathon.

I've toured many battleships and this one was a bit too much a a free for all for me. What I mean…read moreis that there is typically a path to follow when touring the inside of a ship. In this ship you could go any which way you liked and it was easy to get lost and not know which way to go. What we did see was super cool and it was so crazy thinking about everything this ship has been through. The staff members were super nice and willing to answer questions. They were really knowledgeable. Parts of the ship were closed off from the public for various reasons such as air quality concerns. The ship was blanketed in Christmas lights and will be featured on the great Christmas Light Fight TV show next week. We are looking forward to seeing that as we only saw the ship in the daytime.

First let me just say, our tour guide (Shelley) was fantastic! 5000/5 or 100000/10 or whatever!…read moreAbove and beyond. The 4 stars are purely because I can't go lower for her. Probably would give a 2.5/3 otherwise. As far as the stories/tour go... let me just preface this by saying I've done a lot of walking ghost/paranormal tours amongst other things. The stories felt pretty anemic, and this certainly did not need to be a walking tour for those stories. Not a lot of actual ghost stories were told, and very few of the stories actually occurred at the stopping points. They were mostly all (low key) related, however. Cool history and a nice way to see some art, memorials, and an historic site (the outside) around town, though. A better route where stories actually occurred would make more sense, but I enjoyed the walk and local lore nonetheless. I was sad the ghost plushie I added on did not match the advertised photo. That's probably on me. I collect paranormal/supernatural plushies and trinkets and already have one like I got. Wasn't tour specific at all. Tl;dr Tour is fun (historical/lore wise). Not super ghosty. Nice walk.

Great stories, nice pace, Guide was animated & spoke loudly & clearly, & he asked if his pace was…read moreokay for the group. Would recommend.

Great tour guides friendly and personal great deals. They know what their talking about with the…read morehistory of Williamsburg enjoyed my self and the ghost tours and staff tremendously

I expect a little more spook than basic stories. It was a nice tour, but definitely not what I…read moreexpected. The stories told weren't even spooky just basic someone died here and now people hear or see things. I guess if your just wanting to find out basic who did where and who maybe haunting places this would be the perfect tour.

A group of eight of us enjoyed a fun and relaxing lunch cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk. The buffet…read morelunch was good and plentiful. It included three types of salads, rolls with butter, chicken, pulled pork, and salmon entrees, potatoes, Mac and Cheese, plantains, squash, and street corn. Plus a large selection of desserts. Iced tea and water came with the meal too. They also have a full bar and reasonable prices for beer and wine. Service is cheerful and efficient. The entire crew was accommodating and helpful. After lunch, you can go out on their decks and enjoy the view or stay inside to dance to tunes played by a DJ. Tip and tax is included on the cruise fee, though not on the separate drinks you order on board. They'll serve you drinks at your table or on the outside decks. We boarded at 11:30 am, and the buffet opened around that time too. We then sail shortly after 12 pm. We disembarked at 2 pm. Parking is available a block away in the Town Point Garage. I believe they usually have handicap parking close to the ship, but that area was occupied by a festival when we were there. They give a military discount. Sometimes you'll see a discount on their website too.

Enjoyable cruise to see ships and the harbor and river…read more On the boat you can grab snacks and hot dogs and beverages. The staff are friendly.

I flew from New York with my mother and then we met up with my aunt to travel to Suffolk Visitor…read moreCenter to take the Great Dismal Swamp Underground Railroad Tour. Back in September, we booked the tour for Sunday, November 16th at 9:30am. Today, when we went to check in the "gentleman" at the front desk said that we were listed for the 1:00pm tour and not the 9:30am tour. I assured him that there was no way that we would get the time wrong, given we flew all the way from New York just to take the tour. The "gentleman" then proceeded to put words in my mouth like I was blaming him or expected him to bump others from the 9:30 tour--which I promptly informed him I said no such thing. He also felt the need to put his hand on his hip like he was scolding a child so I mirrored his bad behavior by putting my hand on my hip and let him know that he should just admit that it was a clerical error on the part of Suffolk Visitor Center. The "gentlewoman" that worked at the center tried to offer that there are often cancellations so we could wait to see whether everyone would show up. All but one person who was signed up for the 9:30am tour showed up and so her offer was that one of us could take the tour. That was not acceptable since there were three of us. With that said, I am glad we did not allow the poor customer service exhibited by Suffolk Visitor Center to ruin our day. Instead, we paid the $5 permit at the Great Dismal Swamp read through the placards and pamphlets there and enjoyed the beautiful day. Given the terrible disposition of the staff, I doubt the tour would have provided a respectful or accurate account of the history of the enslaved people who sought refuge in the swamp.

Suffolk Visitor Center (SVC) is located on the corner of North Main Street and East Constance Road…read more It is an impressive brick building with a white pillar facade, and a beautiful, but small interior. The pavilion in the back is where the Farmers' Market is held, and right next door is Riddick's Folly, which I highly recommend you check out when you get a chance. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/riddicks-folly-suffolk?hrid=GbdRtZYapeJjdQl_enPx1w) *Fun Fact: The town of Suffolk was created in 1742 by an English settlement called Constant's Wharf. Guess where they got the name from? You guessed it--Suffolk County, England! There are many amenities here at SVC: -Gift shop with unique local items including books, postcards, peanuts, etc. -Restroom -Sitting room with water fountains and coffee machine -Brochures of Suffolk, Hampton Roads, and greater Virginia -Displays of the Great Dismal Swamp and the Suffolk Story -And, of course, the friendly staff is always there to help! Whether you are a local or visiting the area, I suggest you take a few minutes to stop by. SVC is a great place for buying Christmas gifts. If you need some road trip ideas, go pick up some brochures. Make sure you take advantage of SVC!