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Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
A 17.6-mile engineering marvel carrying US-13 across the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, alternating between low bridges and two mile-long tunnels that dive beneath the shipping channels.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Virginia, United States · North America
Portsmouth is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Portsmouth Heights, 29km from Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel.
Portsmouth is a town located in Virginia, United States. With a population of 96,201, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Portsmouth sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Portsmouth to your route.
The Children's Museum of Virginia is the largest children's museum in the state of Virginia. It is located in Olde Town Portsmouth at 221 High Street. The museum has a planetarium and two floors of exhibits. Its antique toy and model train collection is one of the largest on the East Coast. Highlights of the museumRead more
include a life-size tug boat and house, as well as a real Hampton Roads Transit bus, the cab of a real fire truck from the Portsmouth Fire Department, and a real motorcycle from the Portsmouth Police Department.
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Portsmouth is located in Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.8354 latitude, -76.2983 longitude.
Portsmouth has a population of approximately 96,201 people, making it a town in United States.
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A 17.6-mile engineering marvel carrying US-13 across the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, alternating between low bridges and two mile-long tunnels that dive beneath the shipping channels.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
European-themed amusement park in Virginia consistently rated among the world's most beautiful theme parks.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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