| Virginia Beach is one of the nations top | | | | The phenomenal Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel |
| vacation destinations. It's the perfect | | | | is over 17 miles long combines bridges |
| place for both adults and children. The best | | | | tunnels and 4 man made islands is a tribute |
| times to visit Virginia Beach are in the | | | | to man's ingenuity. |
| summer, spring or fall. | | | | |
| | | | There are also a number of great day trips to |
| As you would expect from its name, Virginia | | | | take from Virginia Beach. Within 60 or so |
| Beach has a beautiful sandy beach and that's | | | | mile are the historic cities of Jamestown, |
| the number 1 reason people swarm to this | | | | where the first permanent English settlement |
| beautiful ocean resort town. The beach is | | | | was established and Williamsburg, Virginia's |
| the perfect place to relax in the sand, take | | | | first capital and where history is relived |
| a swim in the ocean or build a sandcastle. | | | | every day. Another great place to take |
| Lifeguards are on duty from mid May to Mid | | | | children and adults is to Busch Gardens for a |
| September. You can rent beach chairs and | | | | fun day of exciting rides and shows. Even |
| umbrellas. There is also a boardwalk which | | | | closer is Norfolk which has the Chrysler |
| extends for 3 miles. Enjoy a walk, ride or | | | | Museum of Art, General Douglas MacArthur |
| bike or for the more adventurous, rollerblade | | | | memorial and Nauticus, the National maritime |
| on the boardwalk. | | | | Center with over 150 hands on exhibits. Also |
| | | | close by is Newport News with the maritime |
| For history lovers, Virginia Beach is an | | | | Museum and the Virginia Living Museum. |
| ideal vacation location. The Cape Henry | | | | |
| Lighthouse was completed in 1792. It's the | | | | For those who enjoy outdoor sports, Virginia |
| first lighthouse structure authorized, fully | | | | Beach has more than its fair share. There |
| completed, and lighted by the federal | | | | are 11 golf courses including 1 designed by |
| government. Virginia Beach was where the | | | | Arnold Palmer's company. Of course, Virginia |
| first permanent English settlers landed | | | | Beach offers many water sports including jet |
| before continuing to Jamestown. In October, | | | | skiing, scuba diving kayaking. There are |
| 1607 the London Company representatives | | | | also many fishing boats where the captain |
| erected the First Landing Cross to thank God | | | | will sail you to his favorite fishing spots. |
| and to Reassert England's claim to the land. | | | | |