Best Things to Do in Virginia Beach
The beach and the boardwalk are the main attractions here. Although there are some spots where you can kayak and scuba dive, the waters here are mostly too gentle for watersports enthusiasts. On land, Virginia Beach shows off its historical roots with the First Landing State Park, where the Jamestown settlers landed in 1607. The city also offers nature parks and the highly recommended Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.
Why go: The most-visited park in the state is First Landing State Park (formerly known as Seashore ... read more»
Why go: Rather than your traditional wooden planks, Virginia Beach's famous boardwalk is concrete. The 59 ... read more»
Why go: The Virginia Aquarium, located about two miles inland from the shoreline, features more than 200 ... read more»
Why go: Sitting off the Boardwalk on Atlantic Avenue is the Old Coast Guard Station. Once a ... read more»
Why go: Don't let the name fool you: Most historians believe that wealthy plantation owner Adam ... read more»
Why go: Across the street from the site of the Jamestown colonists' first landing (First Landing State ... read more»









