Vacations usually consist of lots of sightseeing and picture taking. Although this is fun, the thrill can quickly be lost if you don't know your way around the area and waste lots of time finding sites and places. This needn't be a problem when you're visiting the Norfolk, Virginia area. Trolley Tours at the Portsmouth Visitor Information Center near Norfolk, VA make getting around not only easy but fun as well.
The Portsmouth Visitor Information Center will arm you with information about the area and all it has to offer. You'll be given as many or as few brochures as you can handle to guide you on your stay at Portsmouth and the surrounding area. You'll be very interested in shopping in their little gift shop as well. Very few visitors, however, want to miss the Olde Towne Trolley Tour.
Portsmouth, which is a quaint little seaport town, is a paradise for the history lover. It still has the 18th and 19th century charm that it's had for over 250 years. The first downtown intersection that Col. William Crawford, the founder of the city, dedicated is still standing with one corner for the market, one for the courthouse, one for the church and one for the jail. The Church is still ringing its bells today, although the courthouse is now a museum. The city got its name from the Portsmouth, England, which was a naval port.
The trolley tours are a great way to relax and really see the sites, especially the high points of the city. They'll include a visit to Hill House, which was built in 1825 and still has its original furnishings. The air-conditioned trolley will take you through Gosport Park, a major part of the city's history as well as shopping stops if the guests are interested. You can also buy combination tickets for this tour and a harbor tour on the Carrie B tour. The trolley tours are perfect for those that don't or can't walk a great distance.
