![]() ![]() The quaint brick Thoroughgood House in the Thoroughgood neighborhood of Virginia Beach is a National Historic Landmark. Admire a colonial home Source: Puddin Tain / Flickr | CC BY-SA Thoroughgood House The exhibits explore the Virginia Beach and Oceanfront community and the city’s relationship with the Atlantic Ocean.Ĭurrent exhibits include paintings of the station and other artistic depictions of the landmark as well as a look at the history of Virginia Beach girl scouts.ĩ. Located on Atlantic Avenue, the Old Coast Guard Station pays homage to the coast guards and other maritime heritage of the city, past and present. Visit the Old Coast Guard Station Source: Wangkun Jia / shutterstock Old Coast Guard Station The museum is open year round (except for Christmas and Thanksgiving) and plays host to a number of air shows throughout the year. Most of the aircraft at the museum are kept in tip top flying condition, so you get to see them as they were during active combat in the First and Second World War. The Military Aviation Museum, located just off Princess Anne Road, is home to one of the largest private collections of military aircraft in the world. Take flight at the Military Aviation Museum Source: BB DESIGN STOCK / shutterstock Military Aviation Museum The terrain that you see at the park today is thought to be just a small remnant of what made up 1,000,000 acres in the area in the past.ħ. ![]() The park is also known for its varied and impressive birdlife with up to 200 species calling the area home. Guests to the park may even see black bears or a bobcat. The park is renowned for its wildlife and flora. The park covers an expansive area of around 115,000 acres and shares some of its border with North Carolina. The Great Dismal Swamp is situated about 30 miles southwest of the city of Virginia Beach. ![]() Visit a dismal swamp Source: Scenic Corner / shutterstock Great Dismal Swamp Fishing on the two lakes in the park is allowed but only from the shore and only with a license. The park is well known for its environmental achievements and is also seen as a great place for a family day out. The man made mountains were built from layers of solid trash, compacted and covered in clean soil. The park includes two man made mountains, kids playgrounds, a skate park and half pipe and many trails for cycling or walking. Mount Trashmore is a former landfill site that has been transformed into a 165 acre park. Spend some time at a landfill Source: Dan_Miles / shutterstock Mount Trashmore If you have the energy, why not walk the entire length of the 3 mile long boardwalk? Although, the oceanfront may have had a rowdy reputation in the past it has now cleaned up its act and is a great place to chill out on a sunny day.ĥ. Virginia Beach’s oceanfront offers golden sand and a fishing pier as well as all the ice cream shops and restaurants you would expect to find. In a city with the word “beach” in its name, it would be odd not to spend some time by the sea. Catch some fish Source: Felix Mizioznikov / shutterstock Virginia Beach Fishing Pier The aquarium is located on General Booth Boulevard. There was also an impressive aviary exhibit at the aquarium but this is currently closed due to storm damage caused in February 2015. Themed exhibits include the Mediterranean sea, an Indoneasen Volcanic island and the red sea. The animals you will see on a trip here include seals, loggerhead turtles and the North American otter. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center holds 800,000 gallons of water and over 300 species. See some fish Source: Sherry V Smith / shutterstock Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Here is our list of the 25 Best Things to do in Virginia Beach. Although once known as the Redneck Riviera, Virginia Beach has worked hard to shrug off its past reputation and is now cleaner and more environmentally conscious than ever before.Īpart from the beaches there are also plenty of nice parks and other tourist attractions worth seeing as well as a few standout museums and historical sights. ![]() With over 35 miles worth of sandy Atlantic beaches, the Oceanfront promenade and plenty of outdoor activities Virginia Beach is one of the United State’s prime tourist destinations. With a name like Virginia Beach you already know what to expect from the city and it does not fail to deliver. ![]()
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