Portsmouth is a Coastal Virginia treasure with its collection of antique homes spanning three centuries, its assortment of quirky shops and eclectic, locally owned restaurants, and a spectacular waterfront along the busy Hampton Roads harbor. It’s an ancient seaport with a decidedly hip vibe. The smallest of the coastal cities, Portsmouth is known for providing legendary hospitality since 1752. For lovers of history and architecture, Olde Towne Portsmouth is a must see. The Path to History is a self-guided tour that links America’s first naval hospital to her oldest naval shipyard, the one that gave birth to the CSS Virginia (Merrimac) and America’s first aircraft carrier (USS Langley). The path meanders through the Olde Towne Historic District and along Portsmouth’s scenic Seawall with a number of stops along the way, including the Lightship Portsmouth, the Naval Shipyard Museum, the Fresnel Lens, the Children's Museum, and the Portsmouth Train Museum.
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