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Post by Wolfgang on Sept 22, 2009 17:15:04 GMT -5
The wife and I and the kids (including the illegitimate son) will be going on a cruise soon. In most ports, we know what we're going to do. However, there are three ports we're not too sure about. Can anyone recommend MUST-SEE things to do/see in:
Newport, RI
Norfolk, VA (don't mention Colonial Williamsburg, VA...been there, done that)
Charleston, SC
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Post by BoilerUp! on Sept 22, 2009 17:34:08 GMT -5
Ooooh Oooh, I have been to Newport, Rhode Island!!!
Love walking around shopping, then having clam chowder, right on the wharf.
If you have a car, you can go across the toll bridge to Jamestown, to the end
of the island. Beavertail park has a light house, and the rocks are huge,
and you can climb around, or just relax and watch the waves.
My avatar picture is actually looking out over dutch harbor, from Jamestown.
If you want to see pictures, let me know, and I can send you a link.
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Post by Wolfgang on Sept 22, 2009 18:17:09 GMT -5
We're on a cruise. We will have no car. We could take a cab though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2009 10:37:37 GMT -5
My mother grew up in Norfolk, VA (My dad was born and raised in South Dakota - went into the Navy and met my mom in Virginia Beach, and brought her back to South Dakota, where I was raised until going to college.) and she has since moved back - when I go visit, the only thing I can find to do is watch all the trashy people.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2009 10:39:46 GMT -5
If you appreciate contemporary art, there's an amazing amount of it at the museum downtown. That's what I would suggest if only there briefly. |
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Post by halesvb11 on Sept 25, 2009 8:14:03 GMT -5
Norfolk is ok. My parents live in VB and went on a cruise out of Norfolk last year. Airport isn't too far from downtown if you're flying.
Must see things to do in Norfolk? Ghent is nice for a dinner for you and the wife. Nauticus (if it's still open) is a maritime type museum (aquatic life, some ship stuff) that is somewhat interesting. Some of the hotels in VB have shuttles to the beach, so if you can find one of those in Norfolk, you can do that. Amazing people watching on the boardwalk. Virginia Marine Science Museum is ok too, in VB though.
Chrysler Museum in Norfolk is ok too. Not much to do down there other than go to the beach - it really sucks living there in the winter.
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