East Coast Gateway Virginia Welcome Center

09/04/2026

Visit Newport News and Visit Hampton, Virginia! are here for a nice busy Friday!! Stop in and find out what's happening this holiday weekend! Hampton Regatta is on Saturday! Coming up September 19th-29th in Newport News Hispanic Heritage Restaurant week!
Bruce L Newton Ctp Dia Foden

Stop in and say Hi! Hope you all have a safe holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

Travelers! This Saturday Visit Gloucester Virginia turns 375! Come out and celebrate in Gloucester from 11am-5pm! Timeless Treasures LLC is offering a special as well giving $5 gift vouchers on any purchase to be used on next visit! (one per customer)
Gloucester Main Street

09/02/2026

Happy Virginia Spirits month travelers! We are happy to spotlight Copper Fox Distillery located in Williamsburg! They are one of only 5 distilleries in the United States that malts grain using a malting floor. Find out more info with a daily tour and stop by the center and pickup a brochure on your next visit!

09/01/2026

🦀 🦀 🦀 🦀 Travelers! Its Crab Carnival season! Visit West Point & King William VA has taken over the center and our discovery showcase.

The West Point Crab Carnival is October 2nd and 3rd! Stay updated by following the West Point Crab Carnival page!

08/31/2026

Travelers! See what's happening next month in Visit Newport News! See why we

08/31/2026

Visit Gloucester Virginia day is coming up soon Travelers! September 5th this Saturday!!

Gloucester Main Street

08/30/2026

Chesterfield County Fair Association daily schedule travelers! 🇺🇸 🎡 🐎

What's happening at the fair today? 🎡

Check out today's schedule and start planning your visit. 👇

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://chesterfieldcountyfair.org/tickets/

08/28/2026

Travelers! Your not going to be-leaf this one. We are having not one but two FALL IN LOVE events! We will be posting the events shortly on here but wanted to let you know! The crab man is already in spirit!

Fall in love- Small Town Virginia, October 9th, 10am-3pm
Fall in love- Coastal Virginia, October 16th, 10am-3pm
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08/27/2026

Travelers! Shining a spotlight ✨️ on Visit Portsmouth Virginia! Portsmouth features a vibrant art community and attractions and events for the whole family to visit!

Children's Museum of Virginia featuring several different interactive exhibits for all to enjoy and experience. Admission even includes the Beazley Planetarium shows! 🚀

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center which features two galleries of rotating artwork and displays! They also host workshops and classes throughout the year! 🎨

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard the shipyard that helped launch the US Navy! See why Portsmouth was a strategic port and helped turn us into the Naval power today! ⚓️

Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum explore African American history in the home that was the citys only segregation-era library for African Americans. 📚

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Virginias first permanent casino! Features table games, slots, poker room, high limit and more! 💰

That Art Store featuring local art and artwork for sale along with art kits and workshops.

Portsmouth also features several restaurants with something for everyone's taste! Be sure to make a trip to this historic city on your next trip to Coastal Virginia! 🦀 😋

08/25/2026

What's on this weekend?! We have some suggestions, check them out below:

New Kent County Virginia Economic Development Farmers market Saturday, 9am-12pm, New Kent Farmers Market Pavillion. Free! 🐎

Chesterfield County Fair Association presents the Chesterfield County Fair Celebrates America! Begins Friday August 28th- September 5th. *clear bag and chaperone policy in effect* tickets start at $12 for admission. Ride tickets and wristbands must be purchased separately. See picture for info on special ticket options and days. 🎠

Yorktown Market Days 8am-12pm, Riverwalk Landing. Saturday! Free! 🦀

Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown presents a intoxicating history of the American Revolution!, 7pm-9pm, tickets $40 includes two drinks. Dr. Brooke Barbier a public historian will be giving the presentation as well as having her book for sale. 🇺🇸

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Bierfest Brews and BBQ. Friday-Sunday. Discounts on tickets available at the center! 🎢

Visit Williamsburg Farmers market, Saturday! 8am-12pm, Duke of Gloucester street. Free! 🌽

Visit West Point & King William VA Farmers market, Saturday! 8am-12pm, Pavillion at Riverwalk park. FREE! 💐

Visit Newport News Hilton Village Farmers Market,
9am-12pm, Saturday! FREE! 🧺

Sly Clyde Ciderworks in Hampton Turns 8! Saturday!Celebrate the anniversary in Phoebus from 12pm-11pm! Live Music, tie-dye stations, backyard games and experimental ciders, plus more! 🐙 🦑

The Virginia Zoo 125 anniversary event! Saturday!Event Free with Zoo admission! 9:30am-4pm. Several animal talks and encounters all day long! Free b**r samples from Elation Brewing! Bounce houses, DJ, special vendors and discounts on Merchandise!🦒