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WITH YOU ON THE ROAD OF LIFETM
Cruise on Down the Highway to Family-Friendly Virginia Beach
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With plenty of sun, sand, surf, entertainment and outdoor adventure, Virginia Beach is an ideal vacation destination for kids of any age,
making it easy for the whole family
to “Live the Life.”
THREE BEACHES
Virginia Beach offers more than 35 miles of
beach for families to discover, complete with an abundance of activities to keep kids entertained.
At the Oceanfront Resort Area, from First to
40th Streets, families can enjoy a stroll along the three-mile oceanfront boardwalk, lined with hotels, museums and more. Take a surrey ride along
the separate bike path that lines the boardwalk,
or simply build sandcastles in the sand. Every night, from Memorial to Labor Day, families
can experience events put on by Beach Street
U.S.A. Additionally, live concerts and theatrical productions take place seven nights a week during the summer on various stages along the beach. Visitors with young children may opt for the calmer waves and shallow waters of Chick’s Beach, which edges the Chesapeake Bay and is also known for its many tie-up-and-eat restaurants, located directly on the Bay. For those looking to get away from it all, Sandbridge Beach provides a serene sanctuary. The strip of beach is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the East and by the protected marshes of the Back Bay Wildlife Sanctuary to the south and west. The beach’s biggest draw is its island-like appeal that leaves visitors feeling a world away, though they’re only a 20-minute drive from the bustling boardwalk.
OTHER FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium –
Recently opened in May 2014, the Adventure Park is the largest of its kind in Virginia and features multiple zip lines and aerial ropes challenge courses, perfect for thrill-seekers ages five and up.
Indoor Sky Diving –
iFly VA Beach, the city’s first indoor skydiving complex, is in the heart of the oceanfront resort area. The $49-million project includes an iFly wind tunnel that provides a safe and protected way for individuals to experience the same thing as a free-falling skydiver.
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center –
Explore the ocean depths at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia’s largest aquarium and one of the most visited in the nation. The Virginia Aquarium chronicles the state’s various aquatic and marine environments throughout
time and features more than 800,000 gallons of aquariums and live animal habitats, as well as an IMAX® 3D Theater, outdoor nature trail and aviary. View more than 300 species of animals, including Komodo dragons, exotic cobras, the endangered Tomistoma freshwater crocodile, spotted eagle rays and many more.
Oceanfront Resort Area –
Virginia Beach’s oceanfront resort area is where visitors can find the city’s famous boardwalk and a plethora of nostalgic family-friendly attractions that are reminiscent of a simpler time. Families can take a surrey ride along the oceanfront or pedal
Photo: Virginia Beach CVB
Photo: Virginia Beach CVB
beach cruisers to Atlantic Fun Park, a permanent free-admission carnival, before munching on Jody’s Popcorn’s or sampling old- fashioned saltwater taffy at Forbes Candies, a boardwalk staple since 1930. Kids will also get a thrill out of the area arcades, fun houses, such as the 3D Mirror Maze, Haunted Fun House and Rockin’ Rosie’s Fun House, or putting around one of the miniature golf courses, such as Jungle Golf.
Ocean Breeze Waterpark –
Ocean Breeze Waterpark is a 19-acre water park that recently completed a $5-million renovation. The renovation included a 3.5-acre expansion, including the addition of Adventure River, a lazy river with waves and numerous interactive elements, along with a new restaurant, deck area, cabanas and restrooms. A Caribbean-themed family destination, Ocean Breeze also boasts exhilarating slides like Jungle Falls, The Coconut Drops, Pirate’s Plummet and The Hurricane, as well as a million-gallon wave pool offering a “no sand, no sharks, no jellyfish” ocean experience.
Stop in your local branch where a AAA counselor is waiting to assist you in planning every aspect
of your Virginia Beach trip, from savings on
your hotel accommodations to recommending attractions and points of interest along the way. Our counselors are here to help you plan your summer vacation.
Your AAA membership provides a wide range of benefits for any vacation: TourBook guides, maps, numerous discounts on restaurants, hotels and shopping, TripTik routings and more.
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