Virginia Beach
A wonderful place to go on vacation by the ocean
Virginia Beach. The Atlantic Ocean is the main attraction in Virginia. People from all over the world come to walk and ride bikes along the sidewalk, eat at friendly restaurants with views of the water, and relax on wide beaches. But the water and thriving food scene aren’t the end of the story: People keep coming back to this entertainment hub year after year for big-name concerts, family-friendly attractions, and neighborhood festivals. Visit the ViBe creative area to see a wide range of local art, the Town Center to shop and eat, and the Chesapeake Bay to see dolphins playing. This lively coastal destination has a lot to offer. Virginia Beach is a fun and easy place to start your trip to the USA because it’s less than a half-day drive from Washington, D.C.
Exciting Adventures on the Water
Virginia Beach is on the Atlantic Ocean, where the Chesapeake Bay meets it. There are many things to do on the water there. You can choose to go on an ecotour by boat to see Atlantic bottlenose dolphins or a deep-sea fishing charter to catch your food. Want to try something new? You can take surfing classes or watch the East Coast Surfing Championship to see experts at work. By parasailing alone or with a friend, you can see Virginia Beach from a different angle. An oyster boat tour will open your eyes, and a speedboat ride will take you across the water quickly. During the winter, whale-watching tours are the best way to see humpback, minke, and fin whales as they migrate through the area’s waters.
Looking into History and Nature
Virginia Beach has a lot of history and nature. A lot of places let you go on trips that are both fun and educational. For example, you can learn more about the area while hiking paths through forests and marshes. The two old Cape Henry Lighthouses, which were built in 1792 and 1881, can be seen at Fort Story, a military base. If you go to the top of the older tower, you can see the whole coast. Nearby, First Landing State Park tells the story of the first landing of the Jamestown colony in Virginia in 1607. The park has beautiful lagoons, big cypress trees, and woods full of animals. See the First Landing Cross, a memorial that marks the Pilgrims’ arrival in the New World. Go to False Cape State Park to get into nature. From the Atlantic to the Back Bay, the park has beautiful beaches, marshes, and tall dunes. The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge has calm water where you can kayak. Dolphins, otters, and other animals live there.
Take in the culinary scene
Take a foodie tour to learn about the coastal food in Virginia Beach and try out everything from cool places to craft drinks. You can enjoy farm-fresh food, craft brewpubs, and locally caught fish like oysters, blue crab, clams, and flounder on the Coastal Harvest Feast, Farm to Table, and Craft Beer Tours. You can eat outside at several restaurants in the area, from quiet bistros to places that are good for families. On a hot day, cool off like the locals do with an Orange Crush, which is a tasty Virginia cocktail made with vodka, orange liquor, lemon-lime soda, and fresh orange juice.