Williamsburg Winery is a must-visit for its world-class wine, fine dining and lodging in a setting filled with colonial history. Williamsburg Winery Officially called the Williamsburg Winery at Wessex Hundred, this is one of the largest in the state, producing more than 50,000 cases annually. Quality, however, is not sacrificed for quantity. This is a definite winery of note. Unaffiliated...
First Landing State Park is the largest state park in the Virginia system, but you’d never know it while enjoying the 1.5 miles of white sand beach, or walking the 20 miles of trails. This full service park offers a large campground for RVs and tents, as well as rental cabins, two nature centers, one on the beach and one...
A local landmark, the Lynnhaven Fishing Pier offers fishing and crabbing 24 hours a day from May through late fall. Located off Shore Drive just east of the Lesner Bridge, the 1,480 ft. long and 20 ft. wide pier is a hotspot for fishing and offers excellent views of the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. The tackle shop on the pier...
The Atlantic Waterfowl Heritage Museum exhibits carvings of waterfowl and shorebirds from early traditional forms to fine art created by contemporary artists. Some of the historic decoys date to the 1800s. The museum is housed in the historic 1895 deWitt house, the only original cottage still located on the Boardwalk. Local carvers are on hand daily to demonstrate their craft,...
Located right on the Boardwalk in the historic 1903 Life Saving Station, the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum houses exhibits exploring the history and lore of the Virginia Beach region. In addition to stories of the many heroic rescues and shipwrecks along this coast, the museum includes information on the history of the resort, the building of the Boardwalk, and...
The Virginia Beach City Public Schools Planetarium offers public programs on astronomy several times a week in its domed facility. The educational programs include identifying planets, stars and constellations, as well as the history of astronomy and the various spacecraft now exploring our solar system. Several meteorites are on display. The presentations change monthly and are suitable for children ages...
Located just off I-264 (exit 17), Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach was the first landfill park in the world. Some 60 feet high and over 800 feet long, it was created by compacting layers of solid waste and clean soil. The expansive park, a local favorite for kite – flying, picnicking, and fishing, offers several walking trails around two...
Founded in 1931 by Edgar Cayce, the “Sleeping Prophet,” the Association for Research & Enlightenment (A.R.E) complex at 67th and Atlantic Avenue has grown into an international organization devoted to research into holistic health, spiritual growth, and ancient mysteries. All are welcome to visit, and A.R.E. offers daily a free video introduction to the life and work of Edgar Cayce, and...
Ocean Breeze Waterpark, just two miles from the Boardwalk (look for the Hugh Mongous, the giant gorilla, out front), will keep you cool with more than two dozen water slides and attractions plus a million – gallon wave pool. The youngest guests have a special section just for them, with little kid size play area and lazy river. Mom and...
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center includes more than 800,000 gallons of aquariums, housing thousands of animals and fish from over 300 species. The Bay and Ocean Pavilion, with exhibits that follow Virginia waters from the rivers to the depths of the sea, contains the world’s largest collection of Chesapeake Bay fishes. Other exhibits include sea turtles, harbor seals,...