Attractions

1. Mariners Museum

The largest international maritime museum in the world is the collection of over 35,000 items, like ship models, scrimhaw, maritime paintings, decorative arts, intricately carved figureheads and working steam engines.

2. Contemporary Art Center of Virginia

This is a leading contemporary art institute in Virginia focused on 20th-century art in many expressions and forms.

3. Virginia Zoo

The Virginia Zoo displays almost 400 animals, representing over 110 different species ranging from African elephants to Siberian tigers.

4. Jamestown/Yorktown Victory Center

Jamestown Settlement interprets the culture of 17th-century colonial Jamestown, America`s first permanent English settlement, and the Powhatan Indians.

5. Virginia Living Museum

This 62,000 square foot exhibition hall is home to 16 species of birds like pelicans, egrets, cormorants, herons, ducks and ibis.

6. Water Country USA

Water Country USA features a 1950s and ‘60s surf-theme, tons of summertime fun with over 30 slides, water rides and super soakin’ thrills.

7. Ocean Breeze Water Park

Virginia Beach’s the only and original water park that covers 19 acres and resembles a Caribbean paradise.

8. Norfolk Botanical Gardens

The 155-acre oasis of nationally-recognized natural beauty brags of over 30 themed gardens.

9. Virginia Beach Sport Fishing

Enjoy fishing adventure by encountering many fish inshore and offshore.

10. Nauticus/Battleship Wisconsin

USS Wisconsin is one of the largest battleships built by the US Navy.

11. Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg is both educational and fun for the whole family.