Cannot believe that I've never been to the Hermitage Museum and Gardens until yesterday…read more The home is stunning. The wood working, the art collection and the beautiful grounds; all stunning. If you are looking for something to do on a sleepy afternoon this may be the place for you to visit. Almost forgot to mention that they allow dogs to walk the grounds as long as you clean up after your fur baby.

I came expecting "a nice little museum" and accidentally entered the main character phase of my…read morelife. The house looks like Gatsby retired here to start gardening and finally find inner peace. Every room feels fancy enough that you instinctively whisper, even when you're alone judging antique furniture like you suddenly have generational wealth. The gardens? Absolutely disrespectful to regular parks. Trees posing like they know they're beautiful, peacocks walking around with the confidence of influencers, and views of the water that make you question every life decision that didn't involve buying a mansion in 1915. Perfect place for a peaceful stroll, deep thoughts, or pretending you're in a period drama waiting for someone to confess forbidden love near the azaleas.

I recently visited the Virginia Air & Space Science Center in Hampton for the first time. Since I…read morearrived with a group on a field trip, we were permitted to park our vans alongside the building, though the parking locations were not really clear. The museum was clean and well-maintained. The gift shop is conveniently located at the entrance, and the cafe near the IMAX theater offered a good selection of snacks and drinks. The interactive games and exhibits are excellent for young children, and I particularly enjoyed riding the carousel across the lot afterwards. While I found the experience enjoyable, I believe the museum is best suited for families with children rather than adult visitors alone. Overall, I highly recommend the museum for an educational family outing.

Visitors beware! This business charges full price for entry and half of the exhibits and…read moreinteractive displays do not work or operate. A Staff member said that their IT department is behind schedule and waiting on parts. We feel that they should let you know in advance that the exhibits are not working before you pay or at least give a discount to patrons while repairs are being completed. Of course this a typical City of Hampton issue.

We had a lovely time at the Chrysler Museum…read more Wonderful pieces to browse, and SO many! You can absolutely spend an entire day in here. The museum is beautifully designed. The layout of the museum is also easy to navigate. We look forward to coming back!

LOVE the Chrysler!!! Favorite thing about this museum is…read morethat depending on your day the art strikes you differently. Favorite cousin and I came to spend some time at the museum. Fairly confident she will be back.

Sophia and I have lived in the Peninsula since 2011, but rarely took trips to Fort Monroe to…read moreexplore its history. Shame on us since we've been to many museums for years. But, it's better late than never. And believe me, it's one you definitely want to check out. For admission, it's free. How it works is we're given a 15 min window for entering and plus, it gives you a chance to look around in the visitor center where the galley takes you to the history of Fort Monroe and how the Civil War changed everything. If you've been to museums in Virginia, just about everything is covered regarding the slave trade and wars between the North and South and against other countries. A lot to take in, but beneficial. After we were done scoping the visitor center, we entered the museum itself. A treasure trove of information to soak in regarding Fort Monroe itself. I just turned 45 years old and I can tell you I learned a ton from this visit alone. And there still is more to gain. It's wonderful to see that the staff put their heart and soul into keeping everything in place. You can do a self guided tour like we did or you can do a group tour. Also, the museum shops have goodies for you to buy. Believe me, you should not leave empty handed when you have the chance. A wonderful visit to a place where you'll leave with knowledge. And there's more on site at Fort Monroe. We''ll be back for some more tours when time persists :)

The Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe is exceptionally well organized and free to visit. Be sure to…read moreswing by the Visitor Center to pick up a timed-entry ticket before heading across the bridge. They also offer guided walking tours throughout the day, though times vary. The fort itself is awe-inspiring- the largest bastion fort by area in the U.S., completed in 1834- and it's incredible to think it stood as a Union stronghold, designated "Freedom's Fortress," where escaping enslaved people found sanctuary during the Civil War. The massive interior arches are a testament to enduring design, and walking atop the fort offers an unforgettable connection to history.

A Must-See Winterfest Experience! I had such a magical time…read moreat Winterfest on the Wisconsin battleship! I went last Wednesday with family, and exploring the ship completely decked out in lights was honestly unforgettable. I knew ahead of time that they offered mocktails and cocktails, but I was not prepared for the surprises waiting onboard--like fresh donuts and spiked hot chocolate! Speaking of which... the spiked peppermint hot chocolate with a shot of white chocolate peppermint bark RumChata has officially changed my life. I don't think I can go back to regular hot chocolate for the rest of the season. It's the perfect holiday drink, and clearly a huge hit with the 21+ crowd. Beyond the festive drinks, Winterfest had so much more to offer, including a charming winter mini circus with magic and other fun acts. It was genuinely enjoyable for both kids and adults. I loved the added light displays leading up to the ship and throughout Town Point Park--they make the whole area feel like a glowing winter wonderland. Even if you can't make it onboard for the full Winterfest experience, the nighttime walk from the Pagoda in lights to Town Point Park is absolutely worth it. Such a wonderful holiday outing for families, friends, and anyone looking to soak up the season!

Absolutely loved Winterfest! Was able to snag a ticket online for the second to last day of the…read moreevent and it was almost 80 degrees! Awesome day for it. This was actually my first time aboard this ship despite living here for over 15 years... We had a timed ticket and had to be there within 15 minutes of our ticket start time and had e-tickets which we had no problem pulling up and scanning. Event parking was $5 in the local garage across the street and was a great deal! There were plenty of staff inside the museum to direct us to the battleship and a limited but adequate amount on the ship. The gift shop was open and we easily made our way to the boat for the tour. Arrows along the deck directed traffic and it was a winter wonderland everywhere you looked. Tons of lights everywhere and the Norfolk skyline and waterfronts made it even more beautiful. Crowds weren't too bad due to the timing of the tickets and we had no issues with photos, crowding or lack of staff. The tiny Griswold cafe had perfect snacks for reasonable prices such as nachos, pretzels, bbq, hot dogs, chips, cookies and hot chocolate and hot apple cider with plenty of seating inside. The elf adventure beneath the deck was sooo cute. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed seeing the inside rooms decorated with small elves and animatronic figures. Lights strung up along the P-ways were adorable! The entire upper deck was covered with lights and it's so gorgeous at night. There were literally dozens of great places for a photo and staff were friendly and happy to assist. This was a great experience and one I think people of all ages can enjoy. Happy to have done this!

An interesting and historic venue, but one with a serious safety issue. Do not under any…read morecircumstances sit in the balcony. The seats there are cramped and uncomfortable with no leg room. Evacuating the balcony in a timely manner in the event of an emergency would likely be difficult at best.

Amazing display of Black History and the accomplishments made by African Americans. It highlights…read morethe impact on the state, national and the world. The curator was knowledgeable, resourceful, and enthusiastic.

General Douglas MacArthur was America's war hero for over 52 years and a Norfork, Va hometown…read morefavorite. This memorial is a stunning lifetime tribute as well as a final resting place to an individual (and his 2nd wife) who fought and succeeded in four(4) major wars. A 5-star rating for one of our own 5-star generals well-earned especially since the entire site has FREE Admission for 1. The history/tribute museum 2. A 34 minute biographical movie 3. Memorial/crypts 4. The research library Don't miss this site and it is a worthwhile side trip if ever visiting Virginia Beach too. Plan to spend at least 2 hours which includes the 34 minute movie.......However, be aware: 1. Its closed Sunday and Monday 2. You will need to pay for parking which runs around $4 per hour.

This is an in-depth museum on General MacArthur and the wars of his time. For a history buff,…read moreit's a great visit with lots of text exhibits and a few artifacts. The final resting place of him and his wife is solemn and appropriate. A lot of this museum is paid for by Norfolk taxpayers, so you can decide if that's appropriate. It's in need of an update to be a more modern museum. It's also odd that the exhibits in the two buildings seem to be different versions of the same thing.

We've been needing our HVAC system replaced for a while. Our experience with R S Andrews has been a…read morepleasant experience. The techs showed up in the time provided. They introduced them self and got right to work. They kept me informed about what was happening. I feel bad that I can't remember their names but I would have them come and do work on my house. It is so nice to have new hvac installed. To the techs I say thank you for your service . Noah and Carl are the techs that did our work.

I have a subscription with RS Andrews to do maintenance on my unit quarterly I believe. Back in…read moreMay when I was getting notices for my scheduled up, I had to contact and inform them due to circumstances I would have to schedule them the 1st of July. I received a notice first that they were coming then shortly after received a notice they were not. I quickly contacted them as their window is from 10 - 2pm. So, you need to be home, you cannot go to work either. No one cared when I called to inform them, but I rescheduled again. The date now scheduled was for 10 July (today). Like last time I received a message this morning and it said someone would be arriving between 10 and 2pm. Then about an hour later another message saying I had to be rescheduled again. Mind you, we pay 30 dollars a month for this non-service. They tell me that due to the volume of repairs they are being called for that regular customers like me who pay monthly have to reschedule. I think the reason is there's not a lot of money to be made in 30 dollars a month subscription when they can make more money servicing new customers and broken systems. Again, I am forced to sit home, not being able to go to work, take care of any other issues as I am at their beck and call. They want to reschedule again not caring that I would need to take another day to wait for the maintenance tech. I asked how I get my money back for failing to meet the requirements under the contract, they gave me a woman's name who would call me back and she has not. I called again and they gave me a Robert Skinner to speak to, and I left a voice mail, and he has failed to call. They tout themselves of providing excellent service and yet fail to meet their obligations to existing customers. I have been bounced around with no effort by anyone thus far to reach out to me. I have called Mr. Skinners line multiple times at 7579984206 he has not shown the professionalism and courtesy to provide a long-term customer with a maintenance contract to call back. I have been told he is sitting at his desk speaking to another customer over an hour ago. WTF. I guess they don't want to pay the 30 dollars that is taken out of my account. Maybe it's time to consider another servicing office. However, I also need to address this with RS Andrews as they should be held accountable. I will be posting on the Better Business Bureaus (BBB) as well to do that as they will reach out to the company and ask them to explain. Well, no one ever called today and since I have no way of contacting someone who can assist, I guess I will start leaving notices online. Let me amend that statement, the support staff who answer phones, direct your calls and submit messages to those who are supposed to call you back, they just refuse?? This will go to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Consumer Advocates.