| Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is located at the southern edge of Virginia along the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. It is the largest city in Virginia and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the worlds longest pleasure beach.
The city is known as a scenic resort area with miles of beaches, dozens of hotels and restaurants, and activities to suit all ages. Virginia Beach has several state parks, museums, playground and picnic areas, golf courses, tennis courts and more. The city is also home to one of the top aquariums in the US, the 800,000 gallon Virginia Marine Science Museum.
Early Virginia Beach History
The first colonists landed at Cape Henry in the northeastern part of today's Virginia Beach but the area wasn't conducive to growing food and so they left. The area that they landed on is now known as "First Landing State Park". Less than 30 years later, English settlers began to explore and settle in the area. By 1637, the King of England established 8 shires or counties as we know them, and the area began to grow. By the late 19th century after railroads and electricity reached the area, Virginia Beach began to grow as a resort. The resort area of Virginia Beach became a town in 1906.
Climate
Virginia Beach weather is seasonal with hot and humid summer days and cooler evenings. The spring and fall are the rainiest seasons and the winters produce an average of 7.5 inches of snowfall. |
MUSEUMS IN VIRGINIA BEACH
Virginia Marine Science Museum, where you can explore more than 800,000 gallons of aquariums, over 300 interactive exhibits and watch movies at the IMAX 3D.
Virginia Marine Science Museum
717 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-437-4949
Virginia Marine Science Museum
The Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum is located in the de Witt Cottage which was built in 1895. The museum purpose is to promote, preserve, perpetuate and exhibit wildfowl artifacts and contemporary wildfowl art forms as well as to provide an early history of Virginia Beach. Admission is free.
De Witt Cottage
Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
1113 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-437-8432
Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
The Chesapeake Bay Center is an environmentally focused, interactive visitor's center in First Landing State Park. The center is a showcase for a historical exhibit based on the areas first settlers in 1607.
Chesapeake Bay Center
2500 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-412-2316
Chesapeake Bay Center
Nauticus is a fun and interactive maritime themed science and technology center focused on exploring the sea. It features interactive computers and digital high-definition films, aquariums, and much more.
Nauticus
1 Waterside Dr
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-664-1000
Nauticus
The newly opened Virginia Living Museum showcases animals, birds, fish and reptiles that are native to Virginia. Enjoy hands on activities and a mile walk along an elevated boardwalk.
Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-595-1900
Virginia Living Museum
The Children's Museum of Virginia is a feast for young eyes, ears minds and imaginations.
Children's Museum of Virginia
221 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Phone: 757-393-8393
Children's Museum of Virginia
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VIRGINIA BEACH GOLF ATTRACTIONS
Bay Creek Golf Club
1 Clubhouse Way
Cape Charles, VA 23310
Phone: 757-331-9000 or 866-482-4653
Course Type: public moving to private
Bay Creek Golf Club
Bow Creek Golf Course
3425 Club House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: 757-431-3763
Course type: public 18 hole
Bow Creek Golf Course
Cypress Point Country Club
5340 Clubhead Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone: 757-490-8822
Course type: semi-private 18 hole
Cypress Point Country Club
Hell's Point Golf Club
2700 Atwoodtown Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-721-3400
Course type: semi-private 18 hole
Hell's Point Golf Club
Heron's Ridge
2396 Heron's Ridge Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-426-3800
Course type: public 18 hole
Heron's Ridge
Honey Bee Golf Club
5016 South Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-471-2768
Course type: public 18 hole
Honey Bee Golf Club
Kempsville Greens Municipal Golf Course
4840 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 757-474-8441
Course type: public 18 hole
Kempsville Greens Municipal Golf Course
Owl's Creek Family Golf Center
411 South Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-428-2800
Course type: public 18 hole Par 62
Owl's Creek Family Golf Center
Red Wing Lake Golf Course
1080 Prosperity Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-437-4845
Course type: public 18 hole
Red Wing Lake Golf Course
Signature at West Neck, The
3100 Arnold Palmer Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-721-2900
Course type: semi-private 18 hole
Signature at West Neck
Stumpy Lake Golf Course
4797 East Indian River Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-467-6119
Course type: public 18 hole
Stumpy Lake Golf Course
TPC of Virginia Beach
2500 Tournament Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: 757-563-9440
Course type: public 18 hole
TPC of Virginia Beach
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NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
Abbyroad Pub
203 22nd Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-425-6330
Entertainment nightly with music or comedy
Abbyroad Pub
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
1630 General Booth Blvd
Suite #100
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: 757-426-7300
Every Saturday night, live music from some of Virginia Beach's best groups!
Ba Da Bing Restaurant and Sport's Bar
223 17th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-321-1864
Eat, drink, dance and play at Ba Da Bing, 2 floors of fun!
Cozzy's Comedy Club
9700 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: 757-595-2800
A friendly, casual club of fun and laughter
Cozzy's Comedy Club
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant
217 Central Park Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 757-213-5555
Live Comedy
Hot Tuna Seafood Grill
2817 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-481-2888
Live local acoustic bands every Weds., Fri., and Sat.
Peabody's (Dancing)
209 21st Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-422-6212
Open every Thurs., Fri. and Sat.
Shorebreak Pizza-Sports-Billiards
2941 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-481-9393
A family pizza venue with 15 pool tables and 30 flat screen TVs
Steppin' Out
600 Nevan Road, Hilltop
Center Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-425-8815 or 757-425-6868
Swing Dance every Thursday night
The Beach House
616 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-333-7600
Has the largest dance floor in Hampton Roads!
The Edge (Where locals drop in)
2108 Atlantic Ave ( between 21st and 22nd street)
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 757-425-8541
The locals favorite nightclub!
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