Area Guide & Attractions

Discover Virginia Beach and plan for your own adventures!

Atlantic Fun Park

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A collection of classic carnival rides, midway games and boardwalk treats. Admission: Free to enter park, pay per attraction. 15th Street across from the pier.

JT’s Grommet Island Beach Park and Playground for Everybody

Website | (757) 305-9700

100% handicap accessible Oceanfront park and playground. 100 2nd Street, VA Beach

Busch Gardens

Website | (757) 253-3350

Go to Europe and back in a day at this marvelous theme park that captures the spirit of Shakespeare’s England, France, Italy and Germany. Enjoy exciting rides, live shows, authentic cuisine, wild water rides, 4-D film spectacular, strolling entertainers and more! 1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg

Beach Street U S A

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Beachevents is the events program presented by the City of Virginia Beach, with concerts, festivals, and activities primarily held at the oceanfront resort area. A full array of events, ranging from the liveliest (Hardee’s Latin Fest) to the quirkiest (Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge) to the grandest (Verizon Wireless American Music Festival) entertains resort visitors and Hampton Roads residents alike throughout the year.

From mid-June through Labor Day Weekend the popular BeachStreetUSA program thrills audiences right on the sidewalks of Atlantic Avenue with magicians, jugglers, musicians, costumed characters, and more! When it comes to entertainment, there’s literally something for everyone most nights at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, and most of it is FREE!

Motor World

Website | (757) 422-6419

Nine go-kart tracks, 14 different style go karts, 250 karts total.Two 18 hole mini golf courses, bumper boats, kiddy rides, arcade games, food and more.Gate admission is free, pay as you go. 700 General Booth Blvd, VA Beach

Ocean Breeze Waterpark

Website | (757) 422-4444

Fun and excitement for all ages Million gallon wave pool, 16 thrilling water slides and delightful water features just for children 849 General Booth Blvd, VA Beach

Farm Bureau Live

Website | (757) 368-3000

The Farm Bureau Live is an amphitheater also known as the Virginia Beach Amphitheater is located perfectly by the sandy beaches of Virginia. The venue boasts a seating capacity of 20,000 thousand, with no area of lawn escaping huge crowds of dancing feet! The venue also has a huge canopy, closer to the main stage for those that want to escape the summer sun. 3550 Cellar Door Way, VA Beach

Virginia Beach Convention Center

Website | (757) 385-2000

Bringing people together like sand and surf. 1000 19th Street, VA Beach

Virginia Beach Farmers Market

Website | (757) 385-4395

Experience the rural side of Virginia Beach, at a country-style, open-air market that features fresh, locally grown produce, dairy products, organic grocers, a meat market, home and garden gifts, jams, jellies and a restaurant. 3640 Dam Neck Road, VA Beach

Virginia Aquarium And Marine Science Museum

Website | (757) 385-FISH

View sharks, seals, sea turtles or touch live sea animals, create hurricanes, design your own fish on a computer. Over 750,000 gallons of aquariums and live animal habitats. The sting ray exhibit is absolutely breathtaking And don’t miss the IMAX 3-D Theater. 717 General Booth Blvd., Va. Beach

Adventure Park

Website | (757) 385-4947

Adventure Awaits… Here in the Trees! Located in the majestic trees of the Va. Aquarium, you will find our amazing aerial forest park. 801 General Booth Boulevard, VABeach

American Rover

Website | (757) 627-7245

Sail on Norfolk’s only “Tall Ship”. This stunning, classic 35ft topsail schooner is the largest 3-masted passenger topsailer schooner under U.S. flag. Fully equipped with all the modern amenities for a safe & comfortable sail. Group rates. 333 Waterside Dr., Norfolk

Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

Website | (757) 437-8432

Their mission is dedicated to the wildfowl of the Atlantic Flyaway and to preserve, perpetuate and exhibit historic waterfowl artifacts and wild fowling history of the region and to actively promote interest in the wildfowl arts. Come see the various exhibits: Antique & Contemporary Decoy Galleries. 1113 Atlantic Avenue, VA Beach

Back Bay Getaways

Website | (757) 721-4484

Imagine paddling through the pristine waters of Back Bay, cycling down a remote trail, or camping on an isolated beach far away from the trappings of everyday life. Take a drive to the end of Sandpiper Road, and start your adventure! 3713 South Sandpiper Road, Sandbridge

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Website | (757) 301-7329

Located at the southend of Sandbridge, this unspoiled wilderness contains 9,100 acres of beach, dunes, woodlands, and marsh. Possible sightings at the refuge include deer, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, minks, foxes, hawks, osprey, owls, herons, swans, bald eagles, loggerhead turtles. 4005 Sandpiper Road, VA Beach

Edgar Cayces A R E – Research & Enlightenment

Website | 800-333-4499

Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) founded the non-profit Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) in 1931, to explore spirituality, holistic health, intuition, dream interpretation, psychic development, reincarnation, and ancient mysteries. 215 67th Street, VA Beach

Historic Colonial Williamsburg

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Journey back into the 18th-century in this gracious colonial town. You can watch costumed artisans recreate early American crafts, dine in Authentic 18th century taverns or explore elegant formal gardens. 101 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg, Virginia

Life Saving Museum Of Virginia

Website | (757) 422-1587

Relive the victories and tragedies of men and women at sea. Formerly a life-saving station built in 1903, the museum gives visitors a rare insight into the early days of shipwrecks and life-savings efforts. 2401 Atlantic Avenue, VA Beach

Military Aviation Museum

Website | (757) 721-PROP

The Military Aviation Museum is located just 3 minutes south of downtown Pungo. This fascinating museum features an impressive collection of beautifully restored military aircraft that flew during World War II and the Korean conflict. Occasionally, these planes are flown on local demonstrations. 1341 Princess Anne Road, VA Beach

Bill Myers Veterans Memorial Park

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Monument honoring the area’s great military legacy 1000 block of 19th Street (across from the Convention Center)

Nauticus Maritime Center

Website | (757) 664-1000

Nauticus is an exciting interactive science and technology center that explores the naval, economic, and nautical power of the sea. Home of the Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus features Battleship Wisconsin-related exhibits, hands-on exhibits, national-caliber traveling exhibits1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk

Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story

Website | 757-422-9421

Features the first federally commissioned lighthouse, Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

Rudee Inlet Jet Ski Rentals & Adventure Parasail

Website | (757) 422-UFLY

Get ready for the exhilaration of take-off, followed by the panoramic view of the Virginia Beach coastline while soaring in the sky. 300 Winston-Salem Ave. Va. Beach

Sand Shark Limo Service

Website | (757) 217-5899

THE SHARK: Their 14 passenger party bus is tricked out with unbelievable luxury and amenities, including leather seats around the entire perimeter, neon surround lighting and a 42″ Wide Screen TV. 1941 General Booth Blvd, Va. Beach

The Spirit Of Norfolk

Website | (757) 627-3300

A harbor tour aboard this modern cruise vessel is right in keeping with your vacation spirit. You can enjoy a delicious buffet, sun during the day, or dance the night away as the 500-passenger luxury ship takes you around Norfolk’s harbor Waterside Drive, Norfolk

Victory Rover

Website | 757-627-7406

Virginia Living Museum

Website | (757) 595-1900

Transport yourself to the steamy world of a cypress swamp… complete with alligators and snapping turtles! See animals native to Virginia and explore the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News

Virginia Museum Of Contemporary Art

Website | (757) 425-0000

Offers activities including monthly art exhibits, adult & children’s education programs & outdoor art shows. Its Annual Boardwalk Art Show is the largest on the East Coast. Regularly changing exhibitions feature painting, sculpture, photography, glass, video and other visual media 2200 Parks Ave, VA Beach

Virginia Zoo

Website | (757) 441-2706

Enjoy 53 beautiful acres with over 400 animals! From the plains of Africa to your own backyard, the Virginia Zoo has a world of discovery for you. Open year round, the Zoo offers family fun, education and excitement for everyone. Meet elephants, lions, kangaroos, and more. 3500 Granby St., Norfolk

Water Country U S A

Website | (757) 253-3350

Let’s Go Surfing! A park set to a colorful 50’s – 60’s surf theme. This park features more than 30 Water Rides, Live Entertainment, Shopping, and Tasty Restaurants! 176 Water Country Parkway Williamsburg