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Norfolk United States sits at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay, just a few miles from the open seas of the Atlantic. Its location also places the city at the entrance to the James River, the maritime gateway to Colonial Virginia.
Norfolk's United States' strategic location is more than just a strategic starting point for curious vacationers. Norfolk United States boasts of the world's largest naval base. It is known as the Norfolk Naval Base. Early on, the US Navy recognized the area's maritime potential. No ship enters the giant Chesapeake Bay without first passing by Norfolk or nearby Hampton, Virginia. There are plenty of naval museums in the area too, showcasing tugboats to a 58000 tons battleship. This is the place to see ships and things nautical.
Homeport cruising has gained a lot of momentum at Norfolk United States, traditionally known as a cargo and longtime naval port. It has gained popularity as a seasonal departure point for cruises to Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Canada/New England.
Some of the major attractions of Norfolk United States are the waterfront maritime attractions such as the National Maritime Center where you can gain facts on the Nauticus which is an open related science and technology centre. You could also see the U.S.S. Wisconsin, the last battleship built by the U.S. Navy. Inside the Nauticus, you would also see the Hampton Roads Naval Museum which features letters of soldiers who lost their lives in the battle. The letters are craved in bronze. You could also visit the Douglas MacArthur Memorial Museum which features exhibits and artifacts from the Spanish American War, World Wars I and II. The Chrysler Museum of Art is the city's art showplace. Shopping fanatics could head straight to McArthur Center, Norfolk United States' premier mall.
Norfolk United States is turning into an important cruise port and is expected to handle heavy volume passenger traffic in the years to come. For information on world cruise ports visit Travour.
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