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Virginia Beach Tourist Attractions and Virginia Beach Sightseeing
(Virginia Beach, Virginia - VA, USA)



Virginia Beach is a summer playground for beach lovers, in particular, surfers, offering a host of water sports and related attractions. However, the city of Virginia Beach has an extremely important historic heritage, as well as some great art galleries, museums, performing arts venues and other impressive tourist attractions.

No matter what time of year you visit Virginia Beach, you will find plenty of attractions and excursions to keep you entertained during your stay. Here are the main tourist attractions located in the Virginia Beach area.




Virginia Beach Tourist Attractions: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Black Bay, Virginia (VA), USA
Tel: +1 757 721 2412
Less than a one-hour drive from Virginia Beach lies Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most important wilderness reserves on the Atlantic coast. The refuge supports a wide variety of migratory birds and other wildlife attractions. Species of note include American bald eagles and loggerhead turtles.
Virginia Beach tourist attraction open: daily - dawn to dusk
Virginia Beach tourist attraction admission: free

Virginia Beach Tourist Attractions: First Landing State Park - Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA), 23451, USA
Tel: +1 757 412 2316
This state park in Virginia Beach protects the site of the first landing of Europeans on the United States coast. In 1607 the first British settlers arrived at this spot, which has been designated as a National Natural Landmark. The state park features 19 miles / 30 km of trails that are perfect for hiking, jogging and cycling, and there is a boat ramp and picnic areas. The park also houses the informative Chesapeake Bay Center, which has area information, as well as some interesting exhibits on local marine life and history.
Virginia Beach tourist attraction open: daily - dawn to dusk
Virginia Beach tourist attraction admission: free

Virginia Beach Tourist Attractions: The Old Coast Guard Station - 24th Street and Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA), 23451, USA
Tel: +1 757 422 1587
A unique and interesting attraction, the Old Coast Guard Station proudly documents its important role in protecting the waters off the Virginia coast. Displays include rescue and shipwreck accounts, and there are plenty of attractions on exhibit that have been recovered from famous shipwrecks. The station has a great shop selling all kinds of unique souvenirs, replicas and memorabilia.
Virginia Beach tourist attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Virginia Beach tourist attraction admission: charge, children under six free

Virginia Beach Tourist Attractions: Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater - 3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA), 23456, USA
Tel: +1 757 368 3000
A wide variety of concerts and other events are hosted by the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, a modern architectural wonder. The building's interesting design is in itself reason enough to visit and the regularly scheduled program of events and attractions means that there is always some great entertainment on-hand each day of the year.
Virginia Beach tourist attraction open: call for details
Virginia Beach tourist attraction admission: charge

 
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