Travel to historical Portsmouth
Take a holiday to Portsmouth and enjoy the area's museums, churches and monuments. Renowned for its boating, restaurants and riverfront, this city welcomes all visitors. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in and around Portsmouth
Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Portsmouth a fun place to get away to. These are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Virginia Zoo (3.2 mi / 5.2 km)
- Virginia Beach National Golf Club (13.5 mi / 21.7 km)
- Cahoon Plantation Golf Course (7.6 mi / 12.3 km)
- Cypress Point Country Club (8 mi / 12.8 km)
- Chesapeake Golf Club (8.5 mi / 13.6 km)
- Riverfront Golf Club (8.6 mi / 13.8 km)
Exploring the natural features in Portsmouth
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Portsmouth is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Town Point Park (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Chesapeake City Park (7.1 mi / 11.4 km)
- Norfolk Botanical Garden (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Norfolk Beaches (8.5 mi / 13.6 km)
- Ocean View Beach (8.7 mi / 14 km)
- Mount Trashmore Park (9.8 mi / 15.7 km)
Travelling to and around Portsmouth
The nearest airport is in Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.), located 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.), which is 23.1 mi (37.2 km) away.