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Article #265: Top 5 Reasons To Vacation At Virginia Beach

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






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