|
VIRGINIA FISHING CENTER
The center is located at Rudee Inlet just minutes to the Atlantic Ocean. A wide variety of boats with excellent captains feature full day and half day charter trips for anything from Blue Fishing to deep water Marlin Fishing. Ice, bait, and tackle are supplied on all fishing excursions. Call 757-422-5700 for more information.
OLD COAST GUARD MUSEUM
Located on the Boardwalk at the 24th Street Park, this museum used to be the old Seatack Coast Guard Station, built in the early 1880's. It now houses ship models, dramatic photographs of shipwrecks off the Virginia Beach coast and other maritime memorabilia.
VIRGINIA MARINE SCIENCE MUSEUM
This is the most visited museum in Virginia and located just over the Rudee Inlet Bridge on General Booth Blvd. It features hands on experiences for young and old alike to explore every aspect on living at the edge of the sea. There is also touching pools with starfish and other sea creatures, and an aquarium with a large variety of salt water fish. This expanded facility features a 3D IMAX theater. Call 757-425-FISH for more information.
|
SEASHORE STATE PARK
Just off 64th Street is a natural perk with bike and walking trails filled with hundreds of species of fauna and flora including Spanish Moss-draped trees.
OCEAN BREEZE FESTIVAL PARK
Located on General Booth Blvd. this amusement park features water slides and wave pools and a MotorWorld with Grand Prix Formula-One racing cars and other motor rides for folks of all ages. Call 757-425-1241.
NORFOLK'S NAUTICUS
The newest addition to area attractions, this exciting hands-on museum of nautical adventures is waiting for you on the waterfront in downtown Norfolk just 30 minutes from the Oceanfront.
WILLIAMSBURG, JAMESTOWN AND BUSCH GARDENS
These attractions are located less than two hours from your beach cottage and any one of them would make a great day trip.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PORTSMOUTH
Lots of educational fun for children of all ages. Just 30 minutes away in Old Towne Portsmouth.
|
