Virginia Beach Virginia

Virginia Beach is an excellent family vacation destination. It has recreation, attractions, great accomodations and a nice climate.

Virginia Beach is part of the Hampton Roads area of Virgina, which has a wide range of activities for visitors.

Virginia Beach is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, warm water and family oriented boardwalk. Visitors will find a nice array of motels, restaurants, shops, amusements, decks, dance clubs and shopping facilities.

Virginia Beach has year round attractions, although it's well known for its beaches and summer fun. The entire stretch of Virginia Beach has excellent beach access, with spacious white sand and water suitable for swimming from June thru October.

The three mile oceanfront boardwalk features an upbeat atmosphere. It's perfect for biking, roller-blading, running, or just strolling. One stop worth visiting on the boardwalk is the Virginia Beach fishing pier. Here visitors are likely to catch fish, even with no experience. The staff and fellow fishermen are usually more than willing to share experiences and local tips.

Another family attraction that is a must see is the Virginia Beach Aquarium. The complex has marine life exhibits, aquaruims, touching tanks, historical exhibits, nature trails, boat tours and more.

Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show & Festival

The Boardwalk Art Show & Festival is one of Virginia Beach and the Commonwealth's most highly anticipated events.

With more than 350,000 visitors and $2 million in art sales annually, the Boardwalk Art Show & Festival is noted as on the top fine art & design shows in the USA.

The Virginia Beach Hotel Motel Association Best-in-Show Award of $10,000 draws some of the nation's finest artists and art collectors to the event.

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.

The Cape Henry Lighthouse is located within Fort Story military base. To visit the lighthouse, you must pass through the security gates of Fort Story.

Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads region holds immense historical significance. Local tourist attractions include Old Cape Henry Lighthouse dating from 1791 and Adam Thoroughgood House, built around 1680. It was here over four hundred years ago that English colonists set foot in Virginia.

In April 1607, the vessels Sarah Constant, Godspeed and Discovery stopped at the Chesapeake Bay. They named the spot as Cape Henry. Other historic buildings include churches and spiritual houses.

Millions of people visit Virginia Beach each year, most of whom purchase items to remind them of the trip. Among the most popular Virginia Beach gifts are t-shirts, other apparel, posters, paintings, photographs, sculptures, coffee cups, mouse pads, stickers, buttons, magnets, calendars, and more.

T shirts, Sweatshirts and Apparel

T-shirts, sweatshirts, golf shirts and other apparel are among the most sought after Virginia Beach items. There are thousands of t-shirt designs available in the local shops and online. Some of the traditional favorites feature the famous "Virginia is for a lovers" slogan or similar mottos. Other art features beach scenes, local landscapes, pirate art, sports and recreation themes and more. Fishing is popular at Virginia Beach and anglers love to display their favorite fish, charter boat, tournament or other topic on shirts and other apparel.

Stickers, Buttons and Magnets

Stickers have become extremely popular gifts for Virginia Beach enthusiasts. Traditional bumper stickers have been joined by smaller oval stickers and other shapes. In addition to adhesive stickers, buttons and magnets allow users to attach their favorite images to almost any surface. These products display the popular VB icon or other Virginia Beach logos.

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