Portsmouth, VA, with a population of 517 people, is a small town located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is located along the Elizabeth River and is known as “Virginia’s Gateway to the Sea.” The population density for Portsmouth is 3,355 people per square mile, which is far lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
Portsmouth offers year-round outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy such as boating on the Elizabeth River, fishing in nearby rivers and streams or playing a round of golf at one of its many local courses. It also has several historic sites such as Fort Nelson and the Scotch Bonnet Point Lighthouse for visitors to explore. Additionally, locals can take a stroll through Portsmouth’s parks such as City Park or catch a game at Harbor Park Stadium, where The Norfolk Tides minor league baseball team plays their home games. If you are looking for something indoors to do then there are plenty of museums such as the Children's Museum of Virginia or Nauticus National Maritime Center to explore.
There are also several businesses located in Portsmouth including several restaurants like Mom's Kitchen & Bar and Bier Garden or shops like Posh Boutique and Rooster & Hen Furniture Co. Other organizations that can be found here include The Portsmouth Humane Society and The Boys & Girls Club of Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Chapter. Finally, some sporting events that take place in Portsmouth include high school football games that occur throughout the fall at Cradock High School and basketball tournaments held at Churchland High School during both fall and winter seasons.