   Portsmouth's historic districts feature a rich diversity of architectural styles. It also has one of the oldest working harbors in the country.
   Cruise into Portsmouth at Mile Marker Zero on the Intracoastal Waterway, and discover the perfect getaway destination. You can see a wide range of ships passing by the famous Seawall. Home of the deepest natural harbor, Portsmouth gives boaters easy access to the ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. This maritime community welcomes more than 12,000 boaters annually and is equipped to handle boats of all shapes and sizes.
   Portsmouth was first explored by Capt. John Smith in 1608. A county government was seated in 1637, and the town of Portsmouth was established in 1752. In 1858, Portsmouth separated from county government and was chartered as an independent city. It has remained so ever since.
   Today, Portsmouth and neighboring Norfolk form a major military center. The region is home to the headquarters of the 5th Naval District, the 2nd Fleet, the Atlantic Fleet and the Supreme Allied Command. Although the local shipyard is called named for Norfolk, it actually is located in Portsmouth.

Activities

There are a variety of things to do in Portsmouth. Visit the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve, a 142-acre site that includes wetlands, a heavily wooded forest and a unique saltwater lake.
Golf at the recently renovated Bide-A-Wee Golf Course, an 18-hole championship facility. There's also Suffolk Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course that's fun for the entire family. Or head to Portsmouth City Park, a 93-acre landscaped park along the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River, which includes a nine-hole executive course.

Other suggestions:

Visit the city's museums.
Dine in a variety of fine restaurants.
Shop at boutiques and galleries along High Street.
Catch a movie at the Commodore Theatre.
Take a harbor cruise aboard the Carrie B.
Take a self-guided walking tour or a narrated trolley tour through historic Olde Towne.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Seawall.
Or find your own adventure!

Portsmouth Fast Facts

   Location: Portsmouth is located between Norfolk and Chesapeake, about 19 miles from Hampton
*Total area: 46.62 square miles (33.16 square miles land area; 13.46 square miles water area)
*Population: 100,565
*Housing units: 41,605
   Average annual rainfall: 40.21 inches
   Average temperatures: 80ºF in summer, 41ºF in winter
*Information provided by 2000 Census

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