Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District, Portsmouth

Name: Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District
Address: Portsmouth, United States

#16 among attractions in Portsmouth

Historical place, Park, Relax in park, Greek Revival architecture

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Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District, is a national historic district located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It encompasses 89 buildings. It is located in the primarily residential section of Portsmouth and includes a notable collection of Federal and Greek Revival style townhouses, known as "basement houses." Other notable buildings include the Watts House, Grice-Neeley House, Ball-Nivison House, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. John's Episcopal Church, Court Street Baptist Church, and Union Machinist Home. Located in the district is the separately listed Monumental Methodist Church. ()

Area: 138 acres (0.2156 mi²)Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°50'18"N, 76°18'8"W

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Olde TownePortsmouth United States

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Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MacArthur Center, Waterside, USS Wisconsin, Nauticus.

1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
28 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
19 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
0.9 miNE
Large, revered battleship offering tours
USS Wisconsin, Norfolk
22 min walk • USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and launched on 7 December 1943, sponsored Margaret Goodland, wife of Governor Walter Goodland of Wisconsin.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
20 min walk • Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
20 min walk • The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of ten Navy museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. It celebrates the long history of the U.S.
~1790 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth
9 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the associated Lightship Museum are located on the downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, United States waterfront.
~1100 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
6 min walk • St. Paul's Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is a compact Gothic Revival style, cruciform plan church. It is constructed of load-bearing masonry walls clad in quarry-faced granite. The church was designed by John Peebles in 1897, and dedicated in 1905.
0.7 miNE
Park, Monuments and statues
Town Point Park, Norfolk
18 min walk • Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations.
~1020 ftS
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument, Portsmouth
5 min walk • The Confederate Monument in Portsmouth, Virginia, was built between 1876 and 1881. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The monument is a 35-foot obelisk of North Carolina granite. It is located at the town square of Portsmouth, on Court Street at the corner of High Street.
1.1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
28 min walk • The NorVa is a performing venue located in Norfolk, Virginia, the name being a syllabic abbreviation of the city and state of its location.
~1100 ftS
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Cinema
Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth
6 min walk • Commodore Theatre is an historic movie theater located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It was built in 1945, and is an Art Deco style, 1,000-seat theater building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Monumental Methodist Church, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Confederate Monument, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Hill House Museum, Portsmouth (5 min walk), Portsmouth Courthouse, Portsmouth (6 min walk).

How to get to Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District:

Ferry

North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (9 min walk)
High Street • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (11 min walk)

Light rail

MacArthur Square • Lines: Tide (24 min walk)
Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (27 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (35 min walk)
Norfolk Greyhound Station (36 min walk)