Book a hotel near Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth

Of the crowds of worldly travelers who head to Children's Museum of Virginia every year, it would be hard to find any that regret the experience.

It's situated in Norfolk - Virginia Beach, an estimated 80 miles (129 kilometers) from the state capital, Richmond.

If you don't think you'll venture that far from Children's Museum of Virginia, you might want to spend your nights at one of the 15 hotels that are situated within 2 miles (3 kilometers) of the site. Only 0.8 miles (1.3 kilometers) away, you will be able to pack it in for the night at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Two others are the Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown, 1 mile (2 kilometers) away, and the Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown, 1 mile (2 kilometers) away.

Make your vacations last longer by staying at one of the budget hotels that are nearby. Just two examples are the Riverwalk Inn & Suites and the Rodeway Inn near Naval Hospital, 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) and 0.7 miles (1.1 kilometer) away, respectively.

Are you in the mood for a treat and some caffeine? Follow the delicious scent of freshly roasted coffee beans to The Coffee Shoppe (300 High Street, Portsmouth). Want more than a snack? Claim a table, browse the menu and pick from a wide range of meals at Roger Brown's Restaurant and Sports Bar (316 High Street, Portsmouth).

Other Things to Do Near Children's Museum of Virginia

• Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum makes it fun to reflect on big wins and sporting greats.
• Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum is a must-see excursion for anyone eager to learn about maritime history.
• Get a better understanding of the region's maritime history with a trip to United States Lightship Portsmouth.
• Enter into another time and place at Commodore Theatre, where you're guaranteed to find a movie that interests you.
• Imagine life many years in the past when you're on a tour of the historic residence, Hill House Museum.