Local area

Variety of unique shopping venues and eateries

Come and enjoy one of the largest maritime history musems! Explore over 60,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor artifacts, paintings and much more. The Museum showcases traveling exhibitions, online exhibitions as well as special exhibitions that change throughout the year.

The Virginia Living Museums exhibits, discovery centers, and interactive hands-on exhibits tell stories of over 250 living species native to Virginia. Come and see why they protect what's precious to Virginia.

Liberal Arts University

18th Century living history experience in the faithfully preserved and restored capital of Virginia.

Outstanding collections of personal artifacts, weapons, vehicles, uniforms, posters and much more from American military history.

Features dynamic changing exhibits, thought provoking educational programs, a year round studio art school and interactive gallery for children.

Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas as you explore America's beginnings.

Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts is an international force, presenting the finest cultural attractions. Guests have experienced hundreds of performances in our acoustically-superb theatres. The 2010-2011 season features over 30 of the finest artists and touring productions. You can enjoy Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Kris Kristofferson, Blue Man Group, Monty Python's Spamalot, Merle Haggard, Dionne Warwick, Tim Conway and more.

Busch Gardens and Water Country USA offer a world-class experience at a local theme park and water park that is ideally suited for families, couples, students, and groups of all kinds. The parks are open seasonally so please check for details on opening dates and times.