Hampton Roads Area Surroundings

Visitors can tour the restored villages of Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. The region was the site of several historic events including battles during the Revolutionary War such as Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown. The harbor was also the site of the the famous Civil War battle between the ironclads, the Union Monitor and the Confederate Virginia, commonly known as the Merrrimac.

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Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake is a pleasant place to use as a base for exploring the surrounding areas. Within easy driving distance of Chesapeake visitors will find the city of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, golf courses, historical attractions, and more.

Address

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce - Chesapeake Division
400 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320-4690
United States

Phone 1 (757) 622-2312

Fax 1 (757) 548-1835

http://www.hrccva.com

Fort Eustis - U S Army Transportation Museum

Visit the U S Army Transportation Museum in Fort Eustis to learn about the history U.S. Army transportation. The museum displays vehicles used in army transportation throughout various time periods.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close		16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Fort Monroe, Virginia

Fort Munroe in the town of the same name dates from 1819 and played an important role in the US Civil War. The Fort was also the place where General Benjamin Butler made the famous decision not to pursue slaves that made it to the Union lines. Today Fort Munroe is an active training base for the US Army.

Gloucester, Virginia

Gloucester has a beautiful historic district with many interesting buildings, including a colonial courthouse and jail. Visit the Gloucester Museum, located in an old tavern, to learn about the history of the town.

Address

Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
Box 296
Gloucester, VA 23061-0296
United States

Phone 1 (804) 693-2425

Fax 1 (804) 693-7193

http://www.gloucestervacc.com

Gloucester - Walter Reed Birthplace

Dr. Walter Reed, became known internationally for his discovery that yellow fever was spread through mosquito bites. Visitors can see Walter Reed's Birthplace in Gloucester, although access is limited.

Tips

Open May - October: on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 1pm - 4pm and by appointment only.