Virginia Beach

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Virginia Beach is resort city in southeast Virginia on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Understand

Get In

Get Around

See

  • First Landing Cross marks the point where English settlers landed in 1607.
  • The Cape Henry Lighthouse on Chesapeake Bay was the first lighthouse built by the federal government, completed in 1792.
  • Virginia Marine Science Museum, [1]. If you're not interested in the sharks and stingrays, you can always go for the "NASCAR in IMAX 3D" show.
  • Mount Trashmore. City park created from the former dump. Highest elevation in the city.
  • The Cape Henry Lighthouse on Chesapeake Bay was the first lighthouse built by the federal government, completed in 1792.

Do

  • Golfing Virginia Beach itself has over eight golf courses; there are over twenty in the surrounding area.
  • Surfing Check a local surf shop for available surfing lessons. The surf in Virginia Beach is small but usually rideable. The best surf spot is at the beach called Croatan, off of General Booth Blvd.
  • Virginia Beach Amphitheater, [2]. Beautiful outdoor concert venue books the biggest names in music. Sit under the stars on the lawn.

Buy

  • T-Shirts. Atlantic Avenue at the oceanfront has dozens of t-shirt shops. You must buy at least one.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

  • Red Roof Inn, 196 Ballard Ct., Local Phone: (757) 490-0225, [3]. Easy access to I-64 and I-264 which are the primary travel hubs for the region. Outdoor pool and one pet is allowed. US $50-$95.

Mid-Range

Splurge

  • Turtle Cay Resort, 600 Atlantic Ave., Beautiful Resort one-half block from the beach. The style and architecture resemble the beach charm and atmosphere that visitors come to the beach for. US $69.00-$159.00.

Get out

External links

WikiPedia:Virginia Beach, Virginia

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