Chesapeake
Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau
860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 101
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(888)889-5551
www.visitchesapeake.com
Open Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
Chesapeake, Virginia is located in the heart of Coastal Virginia. It is Virginia's third largest city and centrally located on the bustling mid-Atlantic Coast. Golf courses, Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean seafood, art and science museums, cultural activities, and a treasure trove of beautiful parks, lakes, and rivers- including the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway- are all at your command. Come and experience our unique brand of hospitality and central location and see why Money Magazine recognized Chesapeake, Virginia as one of the best cities in America.
Eastern Shore
Eastern Shore of Virginia Welcome Center
32383 Lankford Highway
Cape Charles, VA 23310
(757) 331-1660
www.esvatourism.org
Open Daily from 8:30am-4:30pm
Stop in at the Shore's state-of-the-art welcome center and let our professional travel consultant's help you find our many hidden treasures. Be it a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a week- take a step back in time, relax, and let the Shore pamper you at one of the gracious B&Bs with a gourmet breakfast, then go exploring by taking one of our famous kayaking trips, or the barrier islands with an experienced guide, and just relax on one of our pristine beaches, or see the wild ponies on Chincoteague Island.
Hampton
Hampton Visitor Center
120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
1-800-800-2202
www.hamptoncvb.com
Open Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday from 1pm to 5pm
The Hampton Visitor Center is located in the lobby of the Hampton History Museum and is a certified Local/Regional Visitor Center by the Virginia Tourism Corporation. The Hampton Visitor Center is open Monday-Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. The Visitor Center is only closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Hampton Visitor Information Desk at the Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757)951-3487
www.hamptoncvb.com
Open Monday through Saturday 10am- 4pm, Sunday Noon to 4pm
Hampton Visitor Information Desk at the Hampton Maritime Center
710 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757)727-1522
www.hamptoncvb.com
Open Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday Noon to 5pm
Newport News
Newport News Visitor Center
13560 Jefferson AvenueNewport News, VA 23603
www.newport-news.org
1-800-493-7386
Open Daily from 9am to 5pm
The center is conveniently located right off I-64 at exit 250B at the entrance of Newport News Park and is open daily, except on Thranksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The mission of the center is to enthusiastically exceed the needs of visitors, while strongly emphasizing regional accomodations, attractions, events, restaurants, shopping venues, etc. Knowledgeable travel counselors stand ready to assist guests with itineraries and help make the most of their experience. There is a great selection of visitor guides, directional maps and accomodation and special events information. A computer with Internet access is available in the lobby. The center's gift shop features numerous souvenir specialty items including a CD driving tour of the city. Call 757-886-7777 or toll-free at 1-888-493-7386 for more information.
Norfolk
Norfolk Visitor Information Center
9401 4th View Street
Norfolk, VA 23503
www.visitnorfolktoday.com
1-800-368-3097
Open Daily from 9am-5pm
The Norfolk Visitor Information Center is conveniently located off Interstate 64 at exit 273, just three miles from the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. The Visitor Center sits in an area of Willoughby Bay that was filled in as part of the expansion of Naval Station Norfolk in 1940s. Over the years the area has become a marshland of willowy sea grasses, shade trees, and home to egrets and other species of birds and wildlife. The Visitor Center is surrounded by wooden decking with benches and picnic tables providing a lovely spot to enjoy a picnic lunch. The Visitor Center staff is ready to assist with directions and a wide variety of printed brocheres and resources. The Visitor Center is equipped with free wi-fi. It also had a gift ship with Norfolk mermaid souvenirs and snacks.
Norfolk Downtown Visitor Center
232 E. Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
www.visitnorfolktoday.com
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm
Norfolk Satellite Visitor Center in NAUTICUS
1 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
www.visitnorfolktoday.com
Open Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Northern Neck
Northern Neck Tourism Commission
457 Main StreetWarsaw, VA 22572
www.northernneck.org
804.333.1919
Open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
The Northern Neck of Virginia is located between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, bounded by the Chesapeake Bay on the east. This peninsula boasts original colonial architecture, such as Historic Christ Church and Stratford Hall, the birthplace of George Washington, James Monroe, and Robert E. Lee, and miles of waterfront, where Captain Benjamin F. Lewis developed the first crabpot. For itineraries, borchures and maps, stop in the Northern Neck Tourism Commission.
Visitor's Center at Lancaster By the Bay Chamber of Commerce
506 North Main StreetKilmarnock, VA 22482
804.435.6092
Open Monday through Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Visitor Information Center
6 Crawford Parkway
Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA 23704
www.visitportsva.com
1-800-PORTS-VA
Open Daily from 9am- 5pm
The Portsmouth Visitor Information Center, nestled on the waterfront at North Landing, offers visitors an abundance of informational brochures about area attractions, including the Path of History Walking Tour brochure. The Visitor Information Center also includes a Gift Shop and sells tickets for the Elizabeth River Ferry & Pokey Smokey II.
Smithfield & Isle of Wight
Smithfield & Isle of Wight Visitor Information Center
319 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
www.visitsmithfieldisleofwight.com
Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
The Visitor Center and offices for the Smithfield & Isle of Wight Convention & Tourism Bureau are located at 319 Main Street in Historic Downtown Smithfield. The center also shares space with its tourism partner, the Arts Center @ 319. Make sure your first stop in town is the Visitor Center for a historic walking tour map and for information on all area attractions, lodging, dining, and special events. Pick up sample itineraries that fit a one-day trip to town or a week-long stay. Personalized itineraries are also available, as well as sample walking and phototours. The Visitors Center also offers docents for group tours if given notice of your visit.
Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Visitor Information Center
2100 Parks Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1-800-822-3224
www.VisitVirginiaBeach.com
Open Daily from 9am-5pm and 9am-7pm mid June through Labor Day
The Virginia Beach Visitor Information Center provides information and literature about attractions, dining, events and accommodations. The center is open seven days a week, with the exception of fall and winter holidays. Please stop in or call for valuable information to enhance your visit to Virginia Beach.
In addition, Virginia Beach operates the Chesapeake Bay Visitor Information Center in First Landing State Park and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Center on the bridge year-round, and two informational kiosk booths Memorial Day to Labor Day located in the resort area (17th Street and 24th Street).
Yorktown
Yorktown Information Center at York Hall
301 Main Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
(757)890-4490
www.visityorktown.org
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 1pm to 4pm
The Yorktown Information Center is conveniently located in York Hall on Historic Main Street in the heart of the town and is open 6 days a week. The center shares space with the Gallery and the York County Historical Museum. The gallery information center is staffed with knowledgeable volunteer citizens and offers an abundance of informational brochures about the area attractions, accommodations, events, restaurants, and shopping venues. York Hall is equipped with a brief orientation film, and a great selection of maps, brochures, accommodations, visitor guides, self-guided walking guides and special event information. The gallery features the work of local artists in revolving exhibits and also a great selection of souvenir specialty items for guests to take home. Please call (757) 890-4490 for more information.
Yorktown Information Center at Patriot Tours & Provisions
321 Water Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
(757)969-5400
www.visityorktown.org
Open 7 days a week
