Visiting Tar House
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
- Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.
Best time
October to February; carry water in summer. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Tar House
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Fresnel Lens From Hog Island Light
attraction · 1 km
Children's Museum of Virginia
museum · 1 km
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Trinity Episcopal Church
church · 1 km
Portsmouth Lightship Museum
museum · 2 km
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Downtown Portsmouth Historic District
sanctuary · 2 km
Saint Pauls Catholic Church
church · 2 km
How to reach Tar House
Nearest towns with a guide: Portsmouth (1 km) · Chesapeake (2 km) · Norfolk (3 km). Coordinates 36.82616, -76.29485. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Tar House?
October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Tar House?
Nearby: Fresnel Lens From Hog Island Light (attraction, 1 km), Children's Museum of Virginia (museum, 1 km), Trinity Episcopal Church (church, 1 km), Portsmouth Lightship Museum (museum, 2 km), Downtown Portsmouth Historic District (sanctuary, 2 km), Saint Pauls Catholic Church (church, 2 km).
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