Portsmouth is an independent city with a population of 97,450 on the western side of the Elizabeth River. Portsmouth is home to many historic places, including the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, the U.S. Navy's oldest and largest industrial facility, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy medical system.

• History of Portsmouth
• Historic Places
• Annual Events
• Museums
• Parks
• Health & Fitness
• Entertainment, Food & Drink
• Olde Towne Farmers Market
• Shops
• Parking Downtown
• Outdoor Art

Community

U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman.

• Civic Leagues
• Government
• Schools
• Libraries