If you’re still at a loss for something to do, here are a few dozen suggestions you can choose from to make your visit to Virginia Beach all that you wished.
Maybe recreation is not your game. For a more leisurely day consider visiting one or more of these museums, galleries and exhibits. Virginia Beach offers something for every interest, from historic homes, to aviation and maritime museums.
The Virginia Beach area and Hampton Roads have so much to offer there is no way to see it all in one trip, much less a few days. Within less than an hour drive time you can tour historic communities like Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, see world class Maritime museums, Art Galleries and more. Here are just a few attractions you may want to visit during your stay in Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Beach Resort area is a never ending playground for kids, parents and those who just want to be ‘kids for a day’. There is a world of fun on and off the beach. Here are just a few attractions you may want to visit.
Virginia Beach is known for its beaches, resort activities, boardwalk and magnificent sunsets but you may not know that it is also home to a vibrant array of wildlife, including wildfowl, migratory birds, marine life and endangered species. Hike, bike or walk the trails of our parks and wildlife sanctuaries, explore historic locations and see the abundance of nature at every turn.
Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin
Located in downtown Norfolk, The Nauticus Museum and adjacent Battleship Wisconsin offer a wealth of interactive exhibits, weaponry, underwater artifacts, detailed ship models and tours highlighting the region’s importance in our country’s Naval history and maritime life. See special exhibits covering early naval development at Jamestown, the foundation of the steel navy, NOAA exploration, and modern Naval warfare. Visit the Battleship Wisconsin berthed next door to see one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided, or audio, tour that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is owned and operated by the United States Navy and located on level two of Nauticus. For hours and admissions information call 757 664-1000 or visit the website.