Explore: Portsmouth (Virginia)
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Description:
Historic Portsmouth is located on the western side of the Elizabeth River, in Hampton Roads, directly opposite from downtown Norfolk and conveniently positioned near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
The vibrant downtown area has a long maritime history as a port city. The Olde Towne Business and Historical District is located in the downtown area, where a combination of preservation and redevelopment has created a picturesque downtown with all the amenities – including bars, restaurants, movie theatres, museums, and shopping – that visiting sailors can ask for.
The city-long waterfront includes landscaped walking paths, the Portsmouth historic lightship and paddle-wheel ferries than run several times daily into downtown Norfolk.
Photo of High Street Landing by SY Yindee Plus.
Position:
36° 50.35’N, 76° 17.62’W (entrance to Elizabeth River)
Docking
There are a huge number of mooring options in and around Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News, and Hampton, as well as in the rivers feeding into this southern end of Chesapeake Bay.
At the High Street Landing in Portsmouth, you can stay a few days for free, right next to the town. From here you can catch the ferry to Norfolk.
There is limited anchoring space just north of the Portsmouth waterfront in front of the Naval Hospital. You can dinghy into Portsmouth or Ocean Marine.
Last updated: November 2014.
Related Businesses
Ocean Yacht Marina
Address: 1 Crawford Court, Portsmouth, East Coast, USA, VA 23704
1/2 mile south of Mile Marker Zero on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Full-service marina, pump-out facilities, laundry, WiFi, two fully-stocked marine stores, and dry rack storage. All... Read More
Portsmouth Boating Center
Address: 1244 Bay Street, Portsmouth, East Coast, USA, VA 23704
Situated in a creek off the Elizabeth River. 70-ton travel lift, fuel, provisions, some chandlery, engine repairs, refrigeration/air conditioning, wood & GRP repairs, toilets, showers,... Read More
Scott’s Creek Marina Inc
Address: 6 Harper Road, Portsmouth, East Coast, USA, VA 23707
Latitude 36° 51' 4" - Longitude -76° 18' 49"... Read More
Tidewater Yacht Marina
Address: 10 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth, East Coast, USA, VA 23704
VHF Channel 16/68
Full-service marina. Fuel, restaurant, fully stocked marine store, floating pool, comprehensive marine service center and boat brokerage... Read More
Virginia Boat & Yacht Services
Address: 3515 Shipwright Street, Portsmouth, East Coast, USA, VA 23703
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Western Branch Diesel Inc. Marina
Address: 3504 Shipwright Street, Portsmouth, East Coast, USA, VA 23703
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Yacht Clubs
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Portsmouth Boat Club
Address: 20 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, East Coast, USA,
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