Virginia Beach Tourist Attractions

Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

The Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum located in Virginia Beach is of interest to avian watchers and hunters alike. On display are interesting displays featuring historical and contemporary decoys. The museum is located right on the waterfront of Virginia Beach and wonderful views out over the water can be had.

Hours

May 30 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

October 1 to May 29

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Facilities

Gift shop

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 9000 acres along the Virginia coastline. The refuge has walking and hiking trails, and picnic facilities are available at the visitor's center. The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge has many visitors of the avian type; over 10,000 snow geese, falcons, ducks, and piping plovers.

Address

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-4325
United States

Phone 1 (757) 301-7329

Fax 1 (757) 721-6141

http://www.fws.gov/backbay/

Hours

April 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	9:00	9:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

October 1 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	Closed	9:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00		16:00

Cost

Vehicle plus all occupants	$ 5.00
Adult	$ 2.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Hours apply to visitor center. Outdoor facilities are open daily dawn to dusk.

Cape Henry National Memorial

Cape Henry National Memorial is marked with a stone cross. It was erected in the 1930s to commemorate the wood cross placed here in 1607 by Englishmen who named the place Cape Henry.

Also on site are a memorial to Admiral Comte deGrasse and an interpretive panel explaining the history of Cape Henry.

Address

Cape Henry National Memorial
Colonial National Historical Park, Box 210
Yorktown, VA 23690-0210
United States

Phone 1 (757) 898-2410

Fax 1 (757) 898-3400

http://www.nps.gov/came/

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a marvel of engineering. The four-lane bridge and tunnel connects Virginia's Eastern Shore with the mainland near Norfolk. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is 20 miles long and a toll must be paid to travel on the route.

Address

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Box 111
Cape Charles, VA 23310-0111
United States

Phone 1 (757) 331-2960

Fax 1 (757) 331-4565

http://www.cbbt.com

Christian Broadcasting Network

The Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia Beach allows visitors to glimpse what it's like behind the cameras. Tours of the production facilities are available and are quite interesting.

The network produces television shows such as the 700 Club and Christian World News.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	Closed	Closed
Close

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia

The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach features contemporary pieces in a variety of media from both regional and international artists. Exhibits are always changing so check in advance to find out what is happening at the Center.

Address

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
2200 Parks Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4062
United States

Phone 1 (757) 425-0000

Fax 1 (757) 425-8186

http://www.cacv.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	16:00	16:00

Always closed on:

Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)

Cost

Adult	$ 7.00
Senior over 65	$ 5.00
Military discount	$ 5.00
Child 14 & under	$ 3.00
Child 3 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop

Francis Land House

Built in the early 19th Century, Francis Land House is a Georgian style home. This plantation house is owned by the City of Virginia Beach and open to the public for tours. It's used largely by school groups, educating children in the traditions of the time period, with docents demonstrating traditional skills.

Address

Francis Land House
3131 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-6923
United States

Phone 1 (757) 431-4000

Fax 1 (757) 431-3733

Lynnhaven House

Lynnhaven House in Virginia Beach was built in 1725 by Francis Thelaball II. Visitors will find Lynnhaven House much as it looked at the time it was constructed, furnished in period complete with costumed interpreters.

Hours

May 1 to May 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00	12:00
Close						16:00	16:00

June 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

October 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00	12:00
Close						16:00	16:00

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00
Senior	$ 3.00
Child 16 & under	$ 2.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Motor World

Motor World, the largest go kart facility in Virginia, is home to 11 go-kart tracks and 250 karts. Other activities include kiddy rides, paintball, and two 18 hole miniature golf courses.

Address

Motor World
700 South Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
United States

Phone 1 (757) 422-6419

Fax 1 (757) 422-6508

http://www.vbmotorworld.com

Hours

March 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close

Tips

Admission and Parking are free, Pay per Attraction. Closing hours vary.

Norwegian Lady

The Norwegian Lady is a bronze statue at the foot of 25th Street in Virginia Beach. It was a gift from Moss, Norway and is a memorial to the sinking of the Norwegian Bark, Dictator in 1891. The memorial was erected in 1962. A duplicate memorial is located in the gifting city.

Ocean Breeze Water Park

The Ocean Breeze Water Park in Virginia Beach is a 19 acre waterpark, with 16 Caribbean themed water slides, a one million gallon wave pool, and a children's water playground.

Address

Ocean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4892
United States

Phone 1 (757) 422-4444

Fax 1 (757) 425-0970

http://www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com

Tips

Hours and pricing vary, visit the website for details.

Parking

Free

Old Coast Guard Station Museum

The Old Coast Guard Station Museum in Virginia Beach features informative displays on the role of the Coast Guard, seafaring, developments in ships, as well as displays on Virginia shipwrecks.

Address

Old Coast Guard Station Museum
24th Street & Boardwalk
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
United States

Phone 1 (757) 422-1587

Fax 1 (757) 491-8609

http://www.oldcoastguardstation.com

Hours

May 25 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

October 1 to May 24

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00
Senior	$ 3.00
Military discount	$ 3.00
Child 18 & under	$ 2.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Upper Wolfsnare

Upper Wolfsnare in Virginia Beach was built by Thomas Walke III and provides a glimpse of the upper end society of the mid 18th Century.

Hours

July 1 to August 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	12:00	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Close			16:00

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Senior	$ 4.00
Students	$ 3.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum

The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum in Virginia Beach is a large facility that accommodates a wide variety of marine life. There are also a touch tank for a hands on experience. The Aquarium doesn't house whales or dolphins but does offer sightseeing excursions, allowing visitors a chance to see these creatures in the wild.

Address

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4811
United States

Phone 1 (757) 425-3474

Fax 1 (757) 437-4976

http://www.virginiaaquarium.com

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 17.00
Senior over 62	$ 16.00
Child 11 & under	$ 12.00
Child 2 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental

Virginia Beach Attractions