Virginia Beach, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 452.7 thous. (2019)Area: 497.5 mi²Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°49'4"N, 75°58'28"W
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Virginia Beach Attractions - What to See and Explore

Virginia Beach offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Military Aviation Museum, Cape Henry Lighthouse, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, King Neptune Statue. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • Military museum

    Military Aviation Museum

    Nestled in the heart of Virginia Beach, the Military Aviation Museum is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the history of flight and wartime aircraft. This museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of warbirds in flying condition from the First...

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    Historical place • Lighthouse • Vernacular architecture

    Cape Henry Lighthouse

    The Cape Henry Lighthouses are a pair of lighthouses at Cape Henry, the landform marking the southern entrance to Chesapeake Bay in the U.S. state of Virginia. The location has long been important for the large amount of ocean-going shipping traffic for the harbors, its rivers, and shipping headed to ports on the bay.

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    Museum • Aquarium • Science museum

    Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

    The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, formerly known as the Virginia Marine Science Museum, is an aquarium and marine science museum located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just south of Rudee Inlet. The exhibits at the museum are contained in over 800,000 US gallons of fresh and saltwater displays.

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    Sculpture • Monuments and statues

    King Neptune Statue

    King Neptune is a large bronze statue located in Virginia Beach, Virginia sculpted by Paul DiPasquale. This statue stands at the front of Neptune park, and depicts the mythological god Neptune and is located at the entrance of Neptune Park on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk at 31st Street.

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    Beach • Convention center

    Convention Center

    The Virginia Beach Convention Center is a large convention center located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It opened in 2005, and is the largest building in the city of Virginia Beach by its total site area.

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    View point • Memorial

    Cape Henry Memorial

    The Cape Henry Memorial commemorates the first landfall at Cape Henry, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, of colonists bound for the Jamestown settlement.

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    36°50'37"N • 75°58'28"W

    Atlantic Fun Park

    Theme park • Game and entertainment center • Amusement park

  • atlantic wildfowl heritage museum virginia beach
    Museum • Specialty museum • Queen Anne architecture

    Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum

    De Witt Cottage, also known as Holland Cottage and Wittenzand, is a historic home located at Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was built in 1895, and is a two-story, "L" shaped oceanfront brick cottage surrounded on three sides by a one-story porch. It has Queen Anne style decorative detailing.

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    36°50'58"N • 75°58'26"W

    Virginia Beach Boardwalk

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  • mount trashmore park virginia beach
    Park • Scenic walking areas • Playground

    Mount Trashmore Park

    Mount Trashmore Park, also known simply as Mount Trashmore, is a city park located in Virginia Beach, Virginia which opened in 1974, Mount Trashmore is an example of landfill reuse, as its creation consisted of the conversion of an abandoned landfill into a park.

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    36°51'10"N • 75°58'39"W

    Ifly Va Beach Indoor Skydiving

    Beach • Adrenaline and extreme tours • Outdoor activities

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    Museum • Historical place • History museum

    Adam Thoroughgood House

    The Thoroughgood House is a brick house located at 1636 Parish Road, in the neighborhood of Thoroughgood, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. It was built ca. 1719. It was formerly known as the Adam Thoroughgood House. It was not built by Adam.

  • norwegian lady statues virginia beach
    Sculpture • Monuments and statues

    Norwegian Lady Statues

    The Norwegian Lady Statues are located in the sister cities of Moss, a coastal town and municipality in the county of Østfold, Norway, and at the Oceanfront in the coastal resort city of Virginia Beach, Virginia in the United States.

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    Museum • Military museum

    Old Coast Guard Station Museum

    The Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum honors and preserves the history of Virginia's maritime heritage, coastal communities, the United States Lifesaving Service, and the United States Coast Guard along the Atlantic coast.

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    36°52'2"N • 76°7'43"W

    Old Donation Episcopal Church

    Old Donation Church is the third Lynnhaven Parish Church and is the oldest Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach. Records show that the parish's first church services were held in 1637 in the home of Adam Thoroughgood.

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    Museum

    Aviation Historical Park

    Aviation Historical Park is an outdoor aviation museum just inside the main gate of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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    36°49'57"N • 75°58'23"W

    Rudee Rocket

    Sailing • Boat tours • Outdoor activities

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    36°48'58"N • 75°59'42"W

    Motor World Your Place to Race

    Theme park • Amusement park • Racetrack

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    Bridge

    Lesner Bridge

    The Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, Virginia connects the bay area to the Virginia Beach shore via Shore Drive — crossing the Lynnhaven Inlet at the mouth the Chesapeake Bay.

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Virginia Beach – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Virginia Beach, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Chrysler Museum of Art (Norfolk), Virginia Air and Space Science Center (Hampton), U.S. Army Transportation Museum (Newport News).

  • chrysler museum of art norfolk18 milesW
    Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko

    Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk

    The Chrysler Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Norfolk, Virginia, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks that span over 5,000 years of history. This distinguished institution is not just a highlight for art enthusiasts but a must-visit destination for...

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    Museum, Science museum

    Virginia Air and Space Science Center, Hampton

    The Virginia Air and Space Science Center in Hampton, Virginia, serves as an epicenter for educational exploration into the realms of air and space. This museum, nestled in the heart of Hampton, is not only the visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center but also...

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    Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum

    U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Newport News

    The U.S. Army Transportation Museum, a hidden gem in the city of Newport News, Virginia, is a treasure trove for military and transportation enthusiasts alike. Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the U.S.

  • mariners museum newport news33 milesNW
    Museum, Military museum, History museum

    Mariners' Museum, Newport News

    The Mariners' Museum, a beacon of maritime history, is nestled in the city of Newport News, Virginia. This esteemed institution stands as a testament to the rich nautical heritage that has shaped not only the local region but also the world.

  • norfolk botanical garden14 milesNW
    Botanical garden, Park

    Norfolk Botanical Garden, Norfolk

    The Norfolk Botanical Garden is a botanical garden with arboretum located at 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, Virginia.

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Best Time To Visit Virginia Beach

Learn when is the best time to travel to Virginia Beach weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April, October, November and December. Most of it rains in July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Virginia Beach?

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What is the best time to visit Virginia Beach?

June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and February.

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