The Nauticus
As of May 1, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Steps: 2,666,743
Miles: 1115.73
Norfolk was founded around 1635 and is located in the Hampton Roads region, named for the large natural harbor of the same name located at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. One of the oldest of the Seven Cities of Hampton Roads, Norfolk is considered to be the historic, urban, financial, and cultural center of the region.
The city has a very, very long** history as a strategic military and transportation point. Norfolk is home to both the Norfolk Naval Base, the world's largest naval base, and the corporate headquarters of the Norfolk Southern Railway. As it is surrounded by multiple bodies of water, Norfolk has many miles of riverfront and bay front property.
**The settlers of Jamestown came through here in 1607.
It is also the home of the Nauticus!
What is a Nauticus? It is a museum with big boats, an aquarium, public gardens, and a whole lot to see.
BB 64 - the Battleship Wisconsin
Given the very large Navy presence in the Hampston Roads area, its fitting there be a battleship on public display.
2 comments:
Hmmm looks like a nice overnight trip. I'll need to remember this for when my NYBro shows up in the fall for a visit.
Looks like an awesome place to visit. I wouldn't mind seeing it one of these days.
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