Local Attractions
The Virginia Beach and surrounding area is rich in American culture and tradition. From historic sites to nature and theme parks, to the Virginia beach boardwalk, you'll never run out of fun things to do.
Ft Story
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Old Cape Henry Lighthouse
The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse was built in 1792. The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is maintained by the APVA and is a National Historic Landmark, serving as the official symbol for the City of Virginia Beach. more info
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New Cape Henry Lighthouse
The new Cape Henry Lighthouse is only 357 feet away from the Old Lighthouse, and is an active aid to navigation and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. more info
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Cape Henry Cross
The Cape Henry Cross and memorial is a popular destination which is located on Ft. Story. more info
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Virginia Beach Area
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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
The largest aquarium in Virginia is located just minutes from The Cape Henry Inn. more info
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Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Reader’s Digest magazine recognized Virginia Beach as one of the nation’s top seven seaside strolls. more info
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First Landing State Park and Nature Area
First Landing State Park is a nature sanctuary minutes from the Atlantic coastline. more info
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Williamsburg Area
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Colonial Williamsburg
Step back in time to experience the exciting ideas and dreams of both great and everyday people on the eve of the American Revolution. The process of defining our country's values and beliefs started in the settlement of Williamsburg, Virginia more than 200 years ago. more info
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Historic Jamestown
Jamestown offers a wealth of activities for exploring the first permanent English settlement in North America. more info
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Historic Yorktown
Today in Historic Yorktown, America’s evolution from colonial status to nationhood is chronicled through a unique blend of timeline, film, thematic exhibits and outdoor living history. more info
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Busch Gardens
Voted the world’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park" for 16 consecutive years, Busch Gardens Williamsburg combines 17th-century charm with 21st-century technology to create the ultimate family experience. more info
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Newport News Area
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The Mariner's Museum
Explore over 60,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads,
handcrafted ship models, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor artifacts, paintings, small craft from around the world, and much more. more info
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The Virginia War Museum
The Museum was established in 1923 by American Legion Post #25 (The Braxton/Perkins Post) as the American Legion Memorial Museum. The City of Newport News assumed administration of the Museum in the 1930's.
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Virginia Living Museum
Visitors to the living museum encounter more habitats, wildlife and plant
species than would be encountered in a lifetime of outdoor adventures in
Virginia. The exhibits showcase all of the state’s regions from the upland coves of the Appalachian Mountains to the salty offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean. more info
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Hampton Area
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Virginia Air and Space Center
The Virginia Air & Space Center features dozens of hands-on air and space exhibits, a premiere interactive aviation gallery that spans 100 years of flight, more than 30 historic aircraft, unique space flight artifacts and more! more info
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The Casemate Museum on Ft. Monroe
The Casemate Museum is part of the U.S. Army Museum System and is open fom 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days per week. Admission
is free and the facility is handicap accessible. The museum is closed on New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. more info
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