Peninsula Fellows is based in Yorktown, Virginia, part of the historic triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown and the greater Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
Known for its beautiful waterways, the Peninsula region of Virginia is also a business and research hub. It is the home of the Thomas Jefferson Nuclear Accelerator Facility and NASA Langley Research Center. Canon, Alion Science and Technology, Triumph Aerospace Systems, and C2 Technologies are but a few of the high-tech companies located here. The larger employers on the Peninsula include Canon, Newport News Shipbuilding (where America's aircraft carriers and submarines are built), Riverside and Sentara Health Systems, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The economy is balanced between manufacturing, defense, research, technology, education, healthcare, finance, and office-based industries.
Known for its beautiful waterways, the Peninsula region of Virginia is also a business and research hub. It is the home of the Thomas Jefferson Nuclear Accelerator Facility and NASA Langley Research Center. Canon, Alion Science and Technology, Triumph Aerospace Systems, and C2 Technologies are but a few of the high-tech companies located here. The larger employers on the Peninsula include Canon, Newport News Shipbuilding (where America's aircraft carriers and submarines are built), Riverside and Sentara Health Systems, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The economy is balanced between manufacturing, defense, research, technology, education, healthcare, finance, and office-based industries.
THINGS TO DO IN OUR AREA
CULTURE
The Virginia Peninsula is home to four world-class performing arts venues and six top-rated museums. Some of our favorites are the Torggler Fine Arts Center and the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News, the Chrysler Museum of Art and Nauticus in Norfolk, and the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach. There is also an abundance of historical sites to visit, including the Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Washington, D.C. is also within driving distance!
The Virginia Peninsula is home to four world-class performing arts venues and six top-rated museums. Some of our favorites are the Torggler Fine Arts Center and the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News, the Chrysler Museum of Art and Nauticus in Norfolk, and the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach. There is also an abundance of historical sites to visit, including the Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Washington, D.C. is also within driving distance!
RECREATION
Our area is perfect for landlubbers and water lovers alike. The many waterways in our area provide ample opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing, and fishing. The beaches of Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks are a short distance away. To the west (but still within driving distance) are the Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive. Our area is also home to several trails for hiking, running, and biking.
Our area is perfect for landlubbers and water lovers alike. The many waterways in our area provide ample opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing, and fishing. The beaches of Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks are a short distance away. To the west (but still within driving distance) are the Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive. Our area is also home to several trails for hiking, running, and biking.
EAT & DRINK
There is a wide variety of breweries, wineries, and restaurants in our area. Whether you're looking for standard American fare, an authentic Asian meal, fresh seafood, or a relaxed evening at a brewery with friends, the Peninsula has it all! A few of our favorite spots are listed below.
Breweries: Bull Island Brewing Company, Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, Tradition Brewing Company, The Virginia Beer Company, Billsburg Brewery
Wineries: Williamsburg Winery, Silver Hand Meadery, Saude Creek Vineyards
Restaurants: Second Street American Bistro, County Grill & Smokehouse, Harpoon Larry's Oyster Bar, Aago, Saffron
There is a wide variety of breweries, wineries, and restaurants in our area. Whether you're looking for standard American fare, an authentic Asian meal, fresh seafood, or a relaxed evening at a brewery with friends, the Peninsula has it all! A few of our favorite spots are listed below.
Breweries: Bull Island Brewing Company, Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, Tradition Brewing Company, The Virginia Beer Company, Billsburg Brewery
Wineries: Williamsburg Winery, Silver Hand Meadery, Saude Creek Vineyards
Restaurants: Second Street American Bistro, County Grill & Smokehouse, Harpoon Larry's Oyster Bar, Aago, Saffron
