Author: Visitors to Norfolk, Virginia have the opportunity to experience of the most important aspects of United States naval life and history at the Norfolk Naval Base, the oldest naval installation in America, offering guided tours of the base along with the chance to see various massive naval ships as they transporting military personnel around the globe.
Other interesting must see attractions are Cape Henry Lighthouse, one of the oldest in the country and the National Maritime Museum with exhibits and hand-on activities devoted to the life of sea creatures.
The Armed Forces Memorial has exhibits comprised of bronze plaques containing portions of personal letters written by service personnel from 1776 to the current age.
Nearby is the MacArthur Museum devoted to one of the greatest heroes of World War II.
The Norfolk area is also home to one of the largest naval ship building yards in the country. On exhibit is the USS Wisconsin which was the last ship to be outfitted for battle. There are exhibits guaranteed to capture the interest of visitors of all ages, both male and female. Another must-do activity is participating in a simulated naval battle at World of Wonders in the Norfolk Botanical Gardens.