Top 5 Reasons To Vacation At Virginia Beach

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