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Top 5 Reasons To Vacation At Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is one of the nations topThe phenomenal Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
vacation destinations. It's the perfectis over 17 miles long combines bridges
place for both adults and children. The besttunnels and 4 man made islands is a tribute
times to visit Virginia Beach are in theto  man's  ingenuity.
summer,  spring  or  fall.
There are also a number of great day trips to
As you would expect from its name, Virginiatake from Virginia Beach. Within 60 or so
Beach has a beautiful sandy beach and that'smile are the historic cities of Jamestown,
the number 1 reason people swarm to thiswhere the first permanent English settlement
beautiful ocean resort town. The beach iswas established and Williamsburg, Virginia's
the perfect place to relax in the sand, takefirst 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 Midchildren and adults is to Busch Gardens for a
September. You can rent beach chairs andfun day of exciting rides and shows. Even
umbrellas. There is also a boardwalk whichcloser is Norfolk which has the Chrysler
extends for 3 miles. Enjoy a walk, ride orMuseum of Art, General Douglas MacArthur
bike or for the more adventurous, rollerbladememorial 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 anMuseum  and  the  Virginia  Living  Museum.
ideal vacation location. The Cape Henry
Lighthouse was completed in 1792. It's theFor those who enjoy outdoor sports, Virginia
first lighthouse structure authorized, fullyBeach has more than its fair share. There
completed, and lighted by the federalare 11 golf courses including 1 designed by
government. Virginia Beach was where theArnold Palmer's company. Of course, Virginia
first permanent English settlers landedBeach offers many water sports including jet
before continuing to Jamestown. In October,skiing, scuba diving kayaking. There are
1607 the London Company representativesalso many fishing boats where the captain
erected the First Landing Cross to thank Godwill sail you to his favorite fishing spots.
and to Reassert England's claim to the land.



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