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Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends
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For families and friends of Sailors who are stationed at Norfolk; for either Sea Duty or Shore Duty Sailors. Just make sure to keep OPSEC issues in mind and not disclose ship movements in advance.
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Discussion Forum
Norfolk Navy Lodge info, base tours, plus what to see and do in the area
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"Navy Lodge Norfolk" - Information, rates and photos
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Barracks?
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Comment by John and Yvonne on July 24, 2012 at 2:04pm
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blessedsailorsmom,
Ft Bragg is about a 4 hour drive from Virginia Beach....give or take. It's a nice base and area. I agree with bahkmom- DC is about a 3-31/2 hour drive and the times she gave you are the best to travel to and from there. The traffic there can be horrendous!
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Comment by bahkmom09/86 on July 24, 2012 at 8:24am
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blessedsailorsmom....DC is about 3 hours from Norfolk depending on the time of day.....rush hour traffic on Rt 95 is pretty bad early morning going north and very heavy heading south. There is also lots of traffic around Norfolk/Hampton Roads area. It would almost be worth it to leave after 9 am from Norfolk and plan on not leaving DC until after 6 or 7 pm. NY is about 5 hours beyond DC.
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Comment by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on July 23, 2012 at 12:13pm
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@ John and Yvonne Wadner how close is DC and NY ? or should I say how far ? and how is the drive there ? we also have Nephew stationed in Fort Bragg in NC.....I am staying at the Navy Lodge.. his GF is traveling there as well :) I don't wan't to be a third wheel so I will give them they're time alone as well, and probably go to the hotel pool? I got a room with a kitchenette so I can cook some homecooking! ( Mexican food! since my son is Craving it!!!) we will be there 7 days 2 of which will be travel.....
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The lighthouse is on Ft. Story. :) We also have Williamsburg, if you're willing to pay the price. And of course Busch Gardens. If you like the beach, we like the beach on Dam Neck-less crowded and prettier. Those are just some additional suggestions. If you ever get to visit here in March or April there is a Re-enactment in Yorktown which is just like being there during the civil war. It changes months from year to year so you need to check it out in advance.
We've been here for 12 years now and have checked out and seen most of these places.
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Comment by Kerry on July 22, 2012 at 8:59am
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Thanks so much; I really love botanical gardens. It sounds really nice.
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I was hoping to go to the Botanical Gardens in Norfolk.
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Comment by reignbowtopia on July 20, 2012 at 11:13pm
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I like staying at the Navy Lodge. Sailor has to check you in, so if he isn't available that might be a problem. I have to admit it, but as a visitor I found Norfolk kind of boring. Down at the waterfront is the UUS Wisconsin at Nauticus. I enjoyed visiting historic Jamestown. Yorktown is not as impressive, but is historically significant so went there also. In Newport News went to the maritime museum. Parts of the The Civil War ironside ship the Monitor are there. There is also a large park there if you like walking trails. By the time we went through the museum it was time to head back to Norfolk, so we didn't do any trails. Down by VA Beach there is the first lighthouse sanctioned by the fledgling country, USA. It is on a military base, FT. Hood I think. Since it is on a military base you will have to have your id and vehicle documents. There are always the beaches. These are the places we saw while visiting our son in Norfolk.
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Comment by MarylandMom on July 20, 2012 at 11:13pm
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gonavymom, I am also jealous !! My son is on the WASP too !! Have a great visit. There is so much to see and do there. Lacysmom & I will be waiting to hear all about your trip !!
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Comment by Lacysmom on July 20, 2012 at 10:54pm
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I am so jealous (gonavymom)...My daughter is also on the Wasp. I wish I was traveling there to see her! Have fun!
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hi girls ... so im going to Norfolk for the first time .. any advice ? my son is on the Truman and out on work ups ... I pray to catch him on Land...IJN
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