This resort town features over 29-miles of coastline, many excellent beaches and 3 miles of boardwalk. Popular destination for surf swimming, aquaplaning, water skiing and boating along the inland waterways. The area is also popular for fishing and its famous seafood.

Virginia Beach (pop. 485,000) was only a deserted strip of sand until the 1870's when Congress authorized the construction of four lighthouse towers to help guide ships into the important Hampton Roads seaport.

Today, visitors can find a wide range of treasures from this site of one of the first landings in the New World to the latest and greatest in Naval and Air Force technologies.

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Virginia Marine Science Museum
Large aquarium complex.

Fort Story Military Reservation
Home to historic Chesapeake Bay lighthouses.

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Scenic preserve for waterfowl along the coast.

Ocean Breeze Funpark
Waterpark, batting cages, miniature golf, grand-prix racecarts.

Christian Broadcasting Network
Studio Tour and home of the 700 Club.

Atlantic Wildlife Heritage Museum
Located in the 1895 de Sitt Cottage, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built by the first mayor and postmaster of Virginia Beach and is the oldest building of its kind on the Boardwalk. There is a tremondous amount of material here paying tribute to abundant waterfowl and birdlife of the region. Includes paintings and memorabilia of old hunting clubs. (757) 437-8432.

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk
For fun in the sun take a stroll on the Boardwalk. Extending for three miles only the coast it is lined on one side with museums, historic buildings, hotels, restaurants, concert venues, vendors. On the other side is the golden beach sand and the big blue Atlantic ocean.

Francis Land House
3131 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA; (757) 431-4000;
Open: Tues-Sat 9AM-5PM / Sun 11AM-5PM; Admission: $3.50 Adult / $2 Child (6/12);
Mansion home of wealthy planter built in late 18-th century. Tours are conducted by guides in period dress.

Lynnhaven House
Wishart Rd, Virginia Beach, VA; (757) 460-1688;
Open: Tues-Sun Noon-4PM June-Sept; Admission: Adult $3.50 / Student (12-17) $1.50;
1725 brick house with period furnishings and flower gardens. Tours are conducted by guides in period dress.

Norwegian Lady
Location: On 25th St, facing the sea.
9-foot bronze figurehead commemorating the 1891 shipwreck of the Norwegian bark Dictator. A twin statue is in Moss, Norway.

Old Coast Guard Station
Wide variety of impressive exhibits tell of heroic battles between man and nature, of shipwrecks, battles and storms. It is located directly on the Boardwalk. (757) 422-1587.

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Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel
Ocean Front and 36th Street - Virginia Beach, VA, US 23451
Contemporary hotel on the beach in exclusive "North-End" of Virginia Beach.

Suburban Lodge of Virginia Beach
416 S Independence Blvd - Virginia Beach, VA, US 23452
Suburban Lodge Of Virginia Beach Is Located In The Resort Area Of Virginia Beach, Va. All rooms at Suburban Lodge of Virginia Beach are one room studio efficiencies complete with refrigerator, 2-burner stovetop, microwave, coffee pot, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, glasses and cooking utensils.

Romantic Weekends in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland
A brand new edition of this unique guide to getaways in the tri-state region, including the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Well researched and laid out in easy-to-use sections that profile one trip each, this book covers Virginia's Blue Ridge, the Tidewater, the Shenandoah Valley, Chincoteague, Charlottesville, Central Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

Virginia Marine Science Museum
717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA; (757) 425-FISH;
Open: Daily 9AM-5PM (with extended hours in summer);
Museum Admission: $8.95 Adult / $5.95 Child (4-11); Additional Fee for IMAX presentations;
[ Aquariums / ZooTour / Birding ]

Over 800,000 gallons of aquariums and hands-on exhibits give you a great venue to appreciate mother nature. Museum lies in two buildings linked by a nature trail. Over 300 hands-on exhibits. Special focus on wildlife native to Virginia waters. See up close sharks, sea turtles, harbor seals, river otters, stingrays and more.


Owls Creek Marsh Pavilion - Interactive exhibits featuring plants and animals native to salt marsh habitats. Aquarium and terrarium exhibits feature river otters, seahorses, fiddler crabs and a macro-marsh.
Fox Family Channel IMAX 3-D Theater - special features on marine science and nature shown on giant 8-story tall screen. Only 3D IMAX in the state of Virginia is this 300-seat theater.
Norfolk Canyon Aquarium - 300,000 gallon exhibit with sharks and other large ocean creatures.
Sea Turtle Aquarium - 70,000 gallon floor-to-ceiling aquarium with hatchling laboratory.
Jellyfish Aquarium
Octopus Aquarium
Outdoor Aviary - over 55 species of local birds include egrets, pelicans, ducks, turkey vultures and great blue heron.
Nature Trail - 1/3 mile trail thru 10 acres of salt marsh preserve alongside Owls Creek. 30-foot observation tower and elevated boardwalk.

Ramada Plaza Resort Oceanfront - Virginia Beach
Oceanfront at 57th Street - Virginia Beach, VA, US 23458
Newly renovated in Spring 1994, the Ramada Plaza is the tallest resort hotel in Virginia Beach. The Ramada Plaza Oceanfront Tower is nestled in a quiet, secluded residential area of Virginia Beach, only moments away from the boardwalk, shopping, museums, golf and tennis. With 215 beautifully appointed quests rooms, several concierge floors, refrigerators, microwaves and balconies, our guests relax with the view and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean. Our year round atrium offers an indoor/outdoor heated pool with a swim up bar (seasonal) and whirlpool.

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Fort Story Military Reservation sits on the prominence of Cape Henry in the northeast corner of Virginia Beach, guarding the southside of the Hampton Roads harbor entrance.

Old Cape Henry Lighthouse
Open: Daily 10AM-5PM; Admission: $2 Adult / $1 Child (6-15); (757) 422-9421;
Lighthouse built in 1791 to mark the Chesapeake Bay entrance. Noted as one of the very first public works project authorized by the U.S. Congress. In continuous use until its replacement was built in 1881.

New Lighthouse
Built in 1881, it is one of the tallest cast iron lighthouses in the United States and uses a first order Fresnell lense. At 157 feet above sea level it is visible for over 20 miles. Active duty facility is not open to visitors.

Cape Henry Memorial
Stone cross commemorates the landing of the first English settlers in Virginia on April 26, 1607. The orginal settlers had placed a wooden cross here while exploring the area before moving on to Jamestown on May 13, 1607.

First Landing State Park
[Camping / Biking ]
1607 site of the landing of the first English settlers from where they scouted out a permanent settlement area (Jamestown). Today over 19 miles of scenic trails welcomes visitors.

Seashore State Park
Located inland from Fort Story and the Cape Henry lighthouses. The park is a haven for foxes, raccoon, opossums, water snakes and other creatures to the dunes and swamps. Spanish moss grows no further north than here and blue spruce trees appear no further south. (757) 481-4836.

Shenandoah Crossing Mini-Vacation Getaway
This special offer will save you more than $200 off the standard retail rate to stay at this scenic Central Virginia resort destination. Equestrian Center, nature trails, many historic sites, fine dining and much more adventure awaits. Many exciting outdoor experiences to choose from.

Christian Broadcasting Network
Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA; (757) 226-2745;
Guided Studio Tours: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM (Tours at 10AM and 2PM.)

Production studios of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). Collection of paintings and sculptures depicting biblical scenes. Home of the 700 Club.

700 Club
Visitors can see the taping of the 700 Club. Taping of the 9AM show seats at 8:30 AM. Free, however reservations are required. (757) 226-2745;

Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Virginia Beach
3900 Atlantic Ave. - Virginia Beach, VA, US 23451
Our 266 guestrooms include 55 oceanfront efficiency suites and provide all the comforts of home located directly on the Boardwalk. All our guestroom feature private balconies, refrigerators, coffee makers, hairdryers, iron and ironing boards. The resort boasts the largest outdoor tropical pool complex in the region, not to mention the cozy indoor pool with two whirlpools directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. And there is also 10,760 sf of meeting space available.

Legoland California Vacation Getaway
Includes free tickets to one of several area theme parks. This MainTour vacation package lets you stay 3 days / 2 nights directly across the street from Legoland California at the new Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel (Free Bonus gift included).

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456; (757) 721-2412;
Visitor Center: Open daily 9AM-4PM;
Location: At the southern end of Sandpiper Road about ten miles south of Virginia Beach.
[ Biking / Scenic Trails / Birding ]

7,732-acre wildlife preserve is located on along a thin strip of barrier islands between the Atlantic Ocean and Back Bay . Habitats include beach, dunes, woodland, farm fields and salt marsh.

During the peak of fall migration (usually in December) some 10,000 snow geese and a large variety of ducts visit here. Loggerhead sea turtles, piping plovers, peregrine falcons and bald eagles also find refuge here.

Several trails (some decked) are available for hikers and bicyclists.

Ocean Breeze Funpark
849 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451; (757) 422-4444;
Open: Memorial Day to Labor Day 3PM-10PM / Waterpark Open 10AM-8PM;
[ Watersports / Baseball / Golf / Auto-Racing ]

This amusement park consists of four major attractions:


Wildwater Rapids - waterpark with slides, inner-tube course and wavepool. (Admission: $16.50 Adult / $11.50 Child).
Motorworld - Grand-prix style racecarts. (Admission $2.50)
StrikeZone - baseball batting cages (Admission $2.50)
Shipwreck Golf - 36-hole miniature golf course. (Admission $2.50)

Colonial Williamsburg Mini-Vacation Getaway
Free tickets to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg, America's #1 Rated Family Vacation Theme Park. This special MainTour vacation package lets you stay right in the middle of the action. (Free Bonus gift included)