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Things to do in Virginia Beach
Ahhh! The beach! Virginia Beach is a resort city. That means; for visitors, it’s nearly a perfect paradise! The metropolitan area may be home to 1.8 million people, but you’re really just looking at one big relaxed holiday town, and the locals are quick to show you around or boast about some of the unique sights. The biggest reason people come to the area isn’t local attractions like Busch Gardens, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center or Virginia Zoo in Norfolk; it’s the beach! Stretching for miles and miles, Virginia Beach oceanfront is where it’s at – from great shopping to nightclubs, restaurants, amusement parks, swimming, surfing and other beach activities, you could easily spend your entire time in town on the beach and not do the same thing twice!
If you do happen to get tired of digging sand out of your toenails, however, Virginia Beach is home to plenty of other cool sights and activities. The arts are covered at the very impressive Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, while the exceedingly popular Neptune Festival caters to everyone each year with live music, great food, arts and crafts, demonstrations and more. For outdoorsy-types, Norfolk Botanical Gardens is home to a massive plant collection and Mount Trashmore Park is one of the city’s most popular spots to just enjoy being outside.
With all of this and so much more, Virginia Beach will have you enamored and keep you coming back time and time again.
Attractions and Sights
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach is home to 12,000 animals and 800,000 gallons of water.
Busch Gardens in Williamsburg near Virginia Beach is a 250-acre theme park where visitors can enjoy 25 different rides and live entertainment.
Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is a 53-acre zoological garden, home to 350 animals and beautiful realistic landscapes.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Norfolk Botanical Gardens is a large wooded area, home to nearly 70 distinct plant collections such as a Japanese Garden and Tropical Garden.
Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach occupies the site of a former landfill, now offering picnic space, a skateboard park and more.
Landmarks
Adam Thoroughgood House is one of Virginia Beach's oldest buildings, built between 1636 and 1720.
Shopping
Virginia Beach Oceanfront is exactly why people travel to Virginia Beach - a white, sandy beach and tons of shops, restaurants and more.
Festivals and Events
Neptune Festival is one of Virginia Beach's most popular events, seeing over 500,000 people for it's parades, arts & crafts, competitions, performances and more.
Arts and Entertainment
Contemporary Art Center of Virginia is home to one of Virginia Beach's most impressive art collections.
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach hosts everything from symphony performances to musicals, plays, dance and more.
Nightlife
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro in Virginia Beach is a perfectly-located restaurant and nightspot featuring live music and a view of the ocean!
Convention Centers
Virginia Beach Convention Center is the city's main meeting facility, located very close to the oceanfront.
Arenas and Stadiums
Virginia Beach Sportsplex hosts a variety of different sports and athletic training activities like soccer, field hockey, cycling and more.
Food and Drink
Mahi Mah’s in Virginia Beach is a popular restaurant and bar with a fantastic view, great food, and live entertainment.