Well known as an important development for the urban planning, the Hilton Village is a beautiful English style village that is a great place to visit. This village features some excellent beauties designed in the Jacobean, Dutch colonial and Colonial Revival styles of architecture and was all originally built during the 1918 and 1921. This site is also added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Take a break from your regular schedule and enjoy a family outing with your loved ones at the Windsor Castle Park. This park covers an area of 208 acres (85 hectares) and is a popular spot for local families and tourists. You can choose to simply enjoy the lush greenery of the park or opt for an adventurous bike ride along the mountain bike path. Located near Cypress Creek river, this park also features a fishing pier and facilities for activities like kayaking and canoeing.
The Venue on 35th offers all kinds of entertainment under one roof. The center opened in 2007 and since then has been hosting comedy shows, theatrical performances, magic shows and a lot more. Staging different kinds of art forms for the people, the center was tagged as 'Norfolk's Little Showcase Theater'. You can join them for one of their shows or enroll for their writing and acting workshops.
Built in 1945, the Portsmouth Community Library is a one-story building and is quite a prominent local landmark. It is also known as the Portsmouth Colored Community Library as it was built to fulfill the reading needs of African Americans in the city. The library eventually became a part of the public library system in 1963 before being turned into a museum that it is now in 2013. Visitors to the museum can now browse through numerous photographs, memorabilia and texts that document the history and lives of African Americans in the city as well as gain information pertaining to the establishment of the library. If you are a history buff, then some time spent at the Portsmouth Community Library certainly won't disappoint.
Originally built in the 1920s and heavily renovated in 1998, the NorVa is a local music venue that can accommodate up to 1500 people. This petite structure has two full bars that also serve food, two mini bars, a lounge and a balcony. The state-of-the-art music system and cool ambiance draws large variety of bands. Seating is first-come, first-served, but don't worry if you get there late - standing room is perfect for dancing!