Made reservations at the Ashland KOA for the Thursday night lay over. Thanks Gus
Any info on some tours of the Navel ships near by??
Jamie
Hi Jamie,
I founf the following information:
The Norfolk Naval Base is the largest in the world, making it a
top destination for those interested in maritime defense. While you are not
permitted to tour a working ship, the base offers tours by bus and boat. Those
who want to visit an actual ship can head to Nauticus, located in downtown
Norfolk, to tour the decommissioned Battleship Wisconsin.
[h=2]Bus Tour[/h]Bus tours of the naval base provide an up-close look at a wide
range of ships, from frigates and destroyers to aircraft carriers and amphibious
assault ships. The tour also passes a variety of homes that date to the
Jamestown Exposition of 1907. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and depart
multiple times per day throughout the summer. At least one tour is generally
offered each day during the winter, but tour schedules are subject to change.
Adults must show a valid photo ID. Buses are not handicapped accessible. You are
not permitted to depart the bus during the tour. Naval Tour and Information
Center 9079 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23505 757-444-7955
norfolkvisitor.com
[h=2]Victory Rover Cruise[/h]The Victory Rover cruise departs at least twice daily from
Nauticus. This massive museum of naval history is well worth a visit on its own;
combination tickets are available for the museum and the cruise. On the two-hour
cruise, you will pass working ships--including nuclear submarines and guided
missile cruisers--while a narrator explains what you are seeing. A snack bar,
clean restrooms and an open upper deck are available on board. Victory Rover
Cruise One Waterside Dr. Norfolk, Virginia 23510 757-627-7406
navalbasecruises.com
[h=2]Battleship Wisconsin[/h]Originally commissioned in 1944, the Wisconsin was actually
decommissioned and recommissioned twice in its 47-year career. The ship
participated in World War II, the Korean War and Operation Desert Storm. Now
under the care of the City of Norfolk, the Wisconsin is open for public tours.
The ship is docked next to Nauticus; admission is included with museum
admission. A free self-guided audio tour is available. Inside Nauticus you will
find numerous exhibits dedicated to the Wisconsin’s career. Learn the secrets
behind the ship’s design in the highly interactive Design Center: Battleship X.
Discover the history of warships at the Capital Ship exhibit; watch a
large-format film that incorporates archive footage from the Wisconsin’s battles
in USS Wisconsin: The Last Battleship. Nauticus One Waterside Dr. Norfolk,
Virginia 23510 757-664-1000 nauticus.org