Visitors to the oceanfront city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, enjoy miles of beautiful beaches. Besides all the activities and relaxation associated with sand and surf, there are plenty of historic landmarks and museums to explore.
Here are seven popular things to do during a visit to Virginia Beach.
- Spend Time at the Beach
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The “Guinness Book of World Records” named Virginia Beach the “World’s Longest Pleasure Beach.” There are many oceanfront hotels in Virginia Beach. Staying in one makes it easy to enjoy the beach from morning until night. Spend hours relaxing with a book or doing a water sport, such as sea kayaking, kiteboarding, or stand-up paddle boarding.
- Enjoy the Boardwalk
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Walk, bike, or roller skate the wide Virginia Beach boardwalk that stretches for about three miles. Along it there are interesting monuments, sculptures, and amusement options such as a Ferris wheel and arcades. Be sure to snap a photo of the massive 34-foot statue of King Neptune.
- Learn a Bit of History
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You can learn a little history while visiting popular Virginia Beach attractions. The Military Aviation Museum has an impressive collection of aircraft from the World Wars. You can even schedule a ride in one. Imagine taking photos of Virginia Beach from an open cockpit!
Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and camping at First Landing State Park. It’s at the site where settlers of the first permanent English colony in the United States made landfall. The Cape Henry Lighthouse and the Old Coastguard Station also give a glimpse back in time.
- Eat Seafood, Saltwater Taffy, and Ice Cream
Part of the joy of a vacation is enjoying foods you don’t always eat. A stroll on the boardwalk is never complete without an ice cream cone or some locally made saltwater taffy. You may want at least one meal of fresh fish or crab when you are this close to the ocean.
- Go Fishing and Ghost Crabbing
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Speaking of seafood, it is fun to catch fish right from the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier. For a great after-dark activity, grab a flashlight or headlamp, and go on the beach to hunt for ghost crabs. These crabs live on the beach during the day, but are much more active and easier to find at night.
- Visit the Aquarium
Learn about all kinds of sea life at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Observe lots of creatures and even touch some of them.
- Spend a Day at the Ocean Breeze Waterpark
Another way to cool down in Virginia Beach is to visit the Ocean Breeze Waterpark, which has over 30 rides, attractions, and waterslides. After a day of water park excitement, kids and adults are sure to sleep well that night.
Metal detecting is also fun activities to do at Virginia Beach. Go here for metal detecting beginner’s guide and tips.
These are just some of the most popular things to do in Virginia Beach. There’s so much to enjoy, you may decide that one visit there is not enough.
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