Don your favorite swimsuit and get ready to dive in headfirst to Ocean Breeze Water Park, less than 2 miles (3 km) south of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Don your favorite swimsuit and get ready to dive in headfirst to Ocean Breeze Water Park, less than 2 miles (3 km) south of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Step into a world of European-inspired fun at Busch Gardens. Take a roller coaster thrill ride through the Black Forest, grab a pretzel at Oktoberfest, and
Splash into family fun at Water Country USA, where rides, slides, and lazy rivers drift you to the beachy surf scene of the 1950s and '60s. With
Hampton Road Transit buses and the Tide light rail system have public transportation covered in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas. Many visitors bring or rent their own transportation, however. Taxis and rideshare services are great as well.
Like things hot and sticky? Congratulations, you're one of the lucky few for whom summer is the ideal time to visit Norfolk. For everyone else, late spring and early fall are probably preferable. You'll get to enjoy lovely daytime temperatures between the high 60s°F and the low 70s°F, and you'll also find far fewer tourists around than in the peak summer months.
In Norfolk, you'll definitely need a good book; there's lots to do, but lying on Virgina Beach and chilling out in cafés calls for a bit of extra entertainment. Also make sure you bring:
The heart of the Hampton Roads area, this town is much more than a naval base. Views of Chesapeake Bay, a collection of historic neighborhoods, and its rich maritime history are worth exploring.
The heart of the Hampton Roads area, this town is much more than a naval base. Views of Chesapeake Bay, a collection of historic neighborhoods, and its rich maritime history are worth exploring.
The heart of the Hampton Roads area, this town is much more than a naval base. Views of Chesapeake Bay, a collection of historic neighborhoods, and its rich maritime history are worth exploring.