Went there the day after Thanksgiving and it was one of the best children's museums we've ever been…read moreto and that says a lot considering all of the free museums in DC where we are from. Also their miniature train exhibit is massive and very extensive. We could've spent all day there but we had to get back on the road to go home.

I took my niece to the Children's Museum today! It was so much fun! First of all it is an…read moreaffordable outing . Prices are excellent to get in. Parking is ample . Staff were super welcoming. The whole museum is interactive. There is a grocery store with fake food and checkouts. A train area with a tunnel and toys . There were science exhibits. There is a really cool race track in the circus area. My niece loved the dry erase marker art area and the blocks . We spent a good 2.5 hours! So much to see and do. We ended the day at the play area that had a cute bubble area next to it. Place was clean. I appreciated the hand sanitizer stations. Overall we had a wonderful experience at the Children's Museum in Portsmouth!

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.

Checked out "What Remains". It was interesting on a much…read moresmaller scale than "Sleep No More," without the choose-your-own-adventure option and with only one ending. They made great use of the Hermitage's artwork, incorporating the pieces into the story. While listening to the narration, sound effects, captivating storytelling, and lighting guided you through the house and invited you to immerse yourself in the experience. The performance is an hour long and sends you off in groups of 12 at a time; at $68 per ticket I felt the price was on the steep side. The pace was good. There are age restrictions 14years+ with adult supervision, and the show fluctuates between sitting on the floor, standing, bending through pathways, and navigating stairs and tight spaces -- something to consider for accessibility and comfort.

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.

This museum is one of my favorites in the area is very nice and has a lot of interactive activities…read more They happen to have a cool event and my friend and I attended they did a silent disco, which was really cool I love seeing everybody dress up and all the lights and we were able to see that exhibit as well

I was very impressed with the art here at the museum. It's free too, which is great since the…read moreexhibits were quite varied and interesting! Two floors of art and spent most of my time on the second floor. Didn't have time to have a detailed look on the first, but the glass exhibit and Eastern arts were cool. The museum itself is very pretty too. Would love to come back again if I have time.

The Chrysler is such an amazing and beautiful museum in the local area, that's free. I often visit…read moreto check out some new exhibits and also get some steps in! The staff is always so friendly; they great you at the door. A few things I've learned is that events are hosted here, sometimes for a fee, that allow you to be at the museum during the late evening a nights. I've attended an event that had a DJ and was fully decorated; I had a blast! I know also that they do host weddings! Overall I believe it to be a wonderful, well taken care of museum! There is also a glass shop across that street that I still have not checked out, but I heard it's great!

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 incredible museum that is rich in history and detail. Two separate buildings that are…read morefilled with the details of America's General. Details from his family history, academy and rise to 5 stars this is a MUST do when in Norfolk. Best thing...IT'S FREE!!

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.

RS Andrews turns out to be quite disappointing. They are terrible at resolving problems on the…read morephone, never call back, and literally hang up on customers. They also fleece their customers. I made the mistake of accepting a service contract with them, where for $360 per year (monthly payment of $30) they are supposed to send a tech and clean the HVAC systems twice per year (with the season changes, from hot to cold and back). They do send techs but not when the weather changes, rather when the company wants to make more money. The tech who came in Oct. did not clean anything. They are sent out to find problems in your system and then offer overpriced solutions. It really amounts to paying a monthly fee for the privilege of being upsold and fleeced. I literally looked up the equipment (UV lights) that the tech suggested as part of a mold clean up and prevention and asked why is the quote over $2,000 when the equipment can be purchased for $200. The tech said the difference is labor costs and materials... I declined that fleecing and resolved the whole issue by hiring another qualified tech who completed everything at less than a quarter of the cost quoted by RS Andrews. Then I called RS Andrews to cancel the service agreement. They had the nerve to tell me I owe them the rest of the service contract cost since I had both of my cleanings for the year. I was told they would call me back to resolve this, but of course no one called back, which is their usual MO. On the second call the lady who answered gave me the same scripted corporate line. She then listened to my grievance, said "okay, I will cancel it," and then promptly hung up on me while I was asking her what else do I have to do to make sure there are no further charges. I refuse to be taken advantage of by a corporation that sells overpriced equipment and services. I will stop the charges with my bank and make sure to work with any other technician and company.

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.