| Virginia Beach is one of the nations top vacation | | | | Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is over 17 miles long |
| destinations. It's the perfect place for both adults and | | | | combines bridges tunnels and 4 man made islands is a |
| children. The best times to visit Virginia Beach are in | | | | tribute 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 Beach | | | | from Virginia Beach. Within 60 or so mile are the |
| has a beautiful sandy beach and that's the number 1 | | | | historic cities of Jamestown, where the first permanent |
| reason people swarm to this beautiful ocean resort | | | | English settlement was established and Williamsburg, |
| town. The beach is the perfect place to relax in the | | | | Virginia'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 Mid | | | | to 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 vacation | | | | with the maritime Museum and the Virginia Living |
| location. The Cape Henry Lighthouse was completed in | | | | Museum. |
| 1792. It's the first lighthouse structure authorized, fully | | | | For 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 English | | | | including 1 designed by Arnold Palmer's company. Of |
| settlers landed before continuing to Jamestown. In | | | | course, Virginia Beach offers many water sports |
| October, 1607 the London Company representatives | | | | including jet skiing, scuba diving kayaking. There are |
| erected the First Landing Cross to thank God and to | | | | also many fishing boats where the captain will sail you |
| Reassert England's claim to the land. The phenomenal | | | | to his favorite fishing spots. |