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