Virginia Beach Travel Information
The city of Virginia Beach, the state’s most populous, is a
vacation destination for millions every year. With miles of sandy
beaches, waves lapping the shore and a colorful boardwalk, it’s easy
to see why Virginia Beach is the state’s most popular destination and
most crowded. Virginia Marine Science Museum draws almost as
many visitors as the beach. With over 300 exhibits including a sea
turtle hatching laboratory, fresh and seawater aquariums, IMAX theater
and harbor seals to greet you, the museum is popular with all ages. A
visit to the 1903 Old Coast Guard Station allows visitors to use a
roof mounted tower cam to identify far-off ships. Old Cape
Henry Lighthouse is Virginia Beach’s official symbol. Built in 1791,
the light is open to the public and located in First Landing State
Park. Over a million visitors come to the park on Cape Henry each
year to visit over 2,900 acres of sandy wilderness and see the spot
where English settlers first landed in America. Birdwatching,
mountain-biking and hiking are popular. Chesapeake Bay Center in the
park includes exhibits of the area’s aquatic life.
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