- Our list of the best things to do in Virginia Beach, Virginia, features the top 120 nearby activities — including 53 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Virginia Beach, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Virginia Beach, VA , followed by 92 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Cape Charles and Suffolk
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You and your teammates have 60 minutes to search for hidden objects, solve clues, and escape the room
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308 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Stand-up paddling for personal recreation and exercise is supported through Rudee Inlet Stand Up Paddle. Lessons for the sport, eco tours, and equipment rentals are available through the company as a way to encourage stand-up paddling in the Virginia Beach area.
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Military Aviation Museum
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1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457
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One of the largest private collections of World War I and World War II military aircraft in the world is housed at the Military Aviation Museum. Most of these planes are still airworthy and are regularly flown throughout the year in museum demonstrations.
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Considered to be quiet and family-oriented, the Sandbridge Beach is an alternative to the very busy Virginia Beach. The waves are normally easy and the water is relatively shallow, giving even young children a swimming experience in addition to numerous animal watching activities.
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The site of the First Landing State Park is considered to be the location where the Jamestown colonists first arrived. The park itself offers several trails, picnic areas, and the potential for a wide range of birdwatching.
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3233 Pacific Ave at the Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Beach Eco Tours offers stand up paddleboard tours, lessons, and rentals on the Chesapeake Bay and other nearby waterways. The various wildlife guests can encounter include dolphins, osprey, bald eagles, herons, and various other waterfowl.
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North End of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
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The trips offered by Kayak Nature Tours, Ltd. generally last approximately two and a half hours. They can take place on calm inland waters or be in the Atlantic Ocean where dolphins can be spotted in late May through October.
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4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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The completely natural environment at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers many outdoor activities along Virginia Beach. Visitors are able to fish, bike, and hike within designated segments of the area.
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Outdoor activities like walking, biking, and skating are common along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. In addition to these free activities with a view of the beach, visitors are able to access hotels, restaurants, video arcades, and a Ferris wheel.
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Neptune's Park provides views of the beach from the board walk and a large statue of Neptune standing guard over the park. In addition to the large 34 foot statue, the park also offers live bands.
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Guests to Virginia Beach are able to enjoy the most common beach activities, including lounging, swimming, vollyball, sand creations, and picnicking. The beaches are free for general access, but equipment rental and nearby attractions have their own associated fees.