Area Guide & Attractions
Atlantic Fun Park
WebsiteA 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) 305-9700100% handicap accessible Oceanfront park and playground. 100 2nd Street, VA Beach
Busch Gardens
Website | (757) 253-3350Go 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
WebsiteBeachevents 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) 422-6419Nine 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) 422-4444Fun 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) 368-3000The 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) 385-2000Bringing people together like sand and surf. 1000 19th Street, VA Beach
Virginia Beach Farmers Market
Website | (757) 385-4395Experience 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-FISHView 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) 385-4947Adventure 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) 627-7245Sail 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) 437-8432Their 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) 721-4484Imagine 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) 301-7329Located 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 | 800-333-4499Edgar 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
WebsiteJourney 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) 422-1587Relive 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-PROPThe 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
WebsiteMonument honoring the area’s great military legacy 1000 block of 19th Street (across from the Convention Center)
Nauticus Maritime Center
Website | (757) 664-1000Nauticus 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 | 757-422-9421Features the first federally commissioned lighthouse, Old Cape Henry Lighthouse
Rudee Inlet Jet Ski Rentals & Adventure Parasail
Website | (757) 422-UFLYGet 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) 217-5899THE 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) 627-3300A 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
Virginia Living Museum
Website | (757) 595-1900Transport 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) 425-0000Offers 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) 441-2706Enjoy 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) 253-3350Let’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