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ITINERARY
1h 32m70 miles15 stops
1
Chop Suey Books
2
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
3
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
4
Rockwood Park
5
Tagtime Laser Tag
Tagtime Laser Tag brings you a unique tactical laser tag experience featuring high tech realistic simulated weapons, a 10,000 square foot indoor arena, and all of our games are mission based. Forget what you think you know about Laser Tag, because this isn't it. We promise, you've never played anything like this!
6
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.
7
Fun Ville Playground
8
NEX - Navy Exchange
9
O'Connor Brewing Co.
The brewery is located at 211 W. 24th Street in the new Railroad district of Norfolk, situated next to the historic Ghent neighborshood and just a mile or two from Downtown. The Tasting Room and Production facility share a 35,000 sq. foot mid-century modern historic building. Free parking is available in their private lot or street parking is free along 24th and 23rd street. O’Connor beer drinkers come from all walks of life, but what brings them together is a love of the small, simple joys in life. The pleasure of being outdoors, relaxing on the beach with friends, having dinner with family after a day of hard work, and of course, enjoying a fresh, flavorful beer. Customers appreciate the O’Connor brand for its approachability and authenticity. They value its independent spirit, that it remains family owned and operated, and its support of the local community. And their loyalty has established it as a mainstay brand with 10 years of sustained success.
10
Pagoda & Oriental Garden
11
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
Coastal Virginia’s tallest bridge stretches across the Elizabeth River’s Southern Branch and offers sweeping, panoramic views from its soaring architectural curves. Explore the mile-long crossing by car (toll), bicycle or on foot via the protected, award-winning Pedestrian Walkway (free) with a 5% grade. At 169' atop the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, you can see for miles in every direction!
12
Deep Creek Park
13
Relax the Feet
Imagine, after a hard day’s work, discovering a calm, luxurious oasis where you can sit back, relax and be pampered as the stress and soreness from your body melts away. Relax the Feet invites you to step away from your busy life, and take a moment to discover total relaxation as we help to put your mind and body at ease through our signature reflexology services.
14
Stumpy Lake Natural Area
Located along the south central City boundary with Chesapeake, Stumpy Lake Natural Area consists of a 278-acre lake with a raised ADA compliant overlook, 174-acre golf course, with approximately 970+ acres of undeveloped, forested land surrounding the lake and 1.65 miles of soft shared-use trails. As a valuable aesthetic resource, the area offers opportunity for passive recreational uses, such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature observation and photography. The 1,422-acre property was acquired in 2001 from the City of Norfolk. A canoe/kayak launch is located just after the causeway from Indian River Road near the entrance to the Stumpy Lake Golf Course. Designed for non-motorized vessels, the launch is also fully ADA compliant. There is a small picnic shelter nearby. Parking spaces are available for 12 cars and two trailers. Overflow car parking is available at Stumpy Lake Golf Course.
15
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Chop Suey Books
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221-3515
2
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
3
Start:Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
4
Start:Rockwood Park
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236-1438
5
Start:Tagtime Laser Tag
Newport News, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
Tagtime Laser Tag brings you a unique tactical laser tag experience featuring high tech realistic simulated weapons, a 10,000 square foot indoor arena, and all of our games are mission based. Forget what you think you know about Laser Tag, because this isn't it. We promise, you've never played anything like this!
6
Start:The Mariners' Museum and Park
Newport News, Virginia·
5.0
(959) review
Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.
7
Start:Fun Ville Playground
Chesapeake, Virginia·
3.0
(9) review
4300 Portsmouth Blvd Suite 270B, Chesapeake, VA 23321-2137
8
Start:NEX - Navy Exchange
Norfolk, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
1560 Mall Dr Bldg #CD-13, Norfolk, VA 23511-3806
9
Start:O'Connor Brewing Co.
Norfolk, Virginia·
4.5
(97) review
The brewery is located at 211 W. 24th Street in the new Railroad district of Norfolk, situated next to the historic Ghent neighborshood and just a mile or two from Downtown. The Tasting Room and Production facility share a 35,000 sq. foot mid-century modern historic building. Free parking is available in their private lot or street parking is free along 24th and 23rd street. O’Connor beer drinkers come from all walks of life, but what brings them together is a love of the small, simple joys in life. The pleasure of being outdoors, relaxing on the beach with friends, having dinner with family after a day of hard work, and of course, enjoying a fresh, flavorful beer. Customers appreciate the O’Connor brand for its approachability and authenticity. They value its independent spirit, that it remains family owned and operated, and its support of the local community. And their loyalty has established it as a mainstay brand with 10 years of sustained success.
10
Start:Pagoda & Oriental Garden
Norfolk, Virginia·
4.0
(91) review
265 W Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1209
11
Start:South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
Chesapeake, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
Coastal Virginia’s tallest bridge stretches across the Elizabeth River’s Southern Branch and offers sweeping, panoramic views from its soaring architectural curves. Explore the mile-long crossing by car (toll), bicycle or on foot via the protected, award-winning Pedestrian Walkway (free) with a 5% grade. At 169' atop the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, you can see for miles in every direction!
12
Start:Deep Creek Park
Chesapeake, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
437 George Washington Hwy S, Chesapeake, VA 23323-6345
13
Start:Relax the Feet
Virginia Beach, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Imagine, after a hard day’s work, discovering a calm, luxurious oasis where you can sit back, relax and be pampered as the stress and soreness from your body melts away. Relax the Feet invites you to step away from your busy life, and take a moment to discover total relaxation as we help to put your mind and body at ease through our signature reflexology services.
14
Start:Stumpy Lake Natural Area
Virginia Beach, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
Located along the south central City boundary with Chesapeake, Stumpy Lake Natural Area consists of a 278-acre lake with a raised ADA compliant overlook, 174-acre golf course, with approximately 970+ acres of undeveloped, forested land surrounding the lake and 1.65 miles of soft shared-use trails. As a valuable aesthetic resource, the area offers opportunity for passive recreational uses, such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature observation and photography. The 1,422-acre property was acquired in 2001 from the City of Norfolk. A canoe/kayak launch is located just after the causeway from Indian River Road near the entrance to the Stumpy Lake Golf Course. Designed for non-motorized vessels, the launch is also fully ADA compliant. There is a small picnic shelter nearby. Parking spaces are available for 12 cars and two trailers. Overflow car parking is available at Stumpy Lake Golf Course.
15
Start:Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Virginia Beach, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-6115
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What's the driving distance between Richmond and Newport News?
The distance is 70 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 32m mins in normal traffic
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