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 Area

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

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

Cape Henry Cross The Cape Henry Cross and memorial is a popular destination which is located on Ft. Story. more info

Virginia Beach Area

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center The largest aquarium in Virginia is located just minutes from The Cape Henry Inn. more info

Virginia Beach Boardwalk Reader’s Digest magazine recognized Virginia Beach as one of the nation’s top seven seaside strolls. more info

First Landing State Park and Nature Area First Landing State Park is a nature sanctuary minutes from the Atlantic coastline. more info

Williamsburg Area

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 .

Historic Jamestown Jamestown offers a wealth of activities for exploring the first permanent English settlement in North America. more info

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

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

Newport News Area

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

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. more info

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

Hampton Area

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

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