Virginia Beach Vacation

[Noneck_08]

Hi everybody. Im planning a trip to VB sometime this summer, probley in Sept/Oct. It will be my first trip to the beach which doesn't revolve around the Grand Strand. So are there any suggestions of what to do down there. I'm planning on being there for about a week so theres alot of time. I already have been to Bush Gardens and Water Country so thats out. I also will be bringing my 14 year old cousin so what is there for him to do. Any oceanfront hotels that you guys suggest? I kinda got a thing for high-rise hotels so thats what im going for. So can anyone help me out. I looked and it also seems like the Town Center is coming along nicely so I might visit it as well.

[rusthebuss]

Go to the Va Marine Science Museum, Go to Motorworld, Go body boarding , go charter boat fishing, enjoy restaurants in the area. Go to Granby st. in downtown Norfolk.

[vdogg]

Hi everybody. Im planning a trip to VB sometime this summer, probley in Sept/Oct. It will be my first trip to the beach which doesn't revolve around the Grand Strand. So are there any suggestions of what to do down there. I'm planning on being there for about a week so theres alot of time. I already have been to Bush Gardens and Water Country so thats out. I also will be bringing my 14 year old cousin so what is there for him to do. Any oceanfront hotels that you guys suggest? I kinda got a thing for high-rise hotels so thats what im going for. So can anyone help me out. I looked and it also seems like the Town Center is coming along nicely so I might visit it as well.

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The hilton at the oceanfront is 21 stories and even has a skybar. Thats the first place i'd try if i'm looking for a highrise hotel.

[Glassoul]

Hi everybody. Im planning a trip to VB sometime this summer, probley in Sept/Oct. It will be my first trip to the beach which doesn't revolve around the Grand Strand. So are there any suggestions of what to do down there. I'm planning on being there for about a week so theres alot of time. I already have been to Bush Gardens and Water Country so thats out. I also will be bringing my 14 year old cousin so what is there for him to do. Any oceanfront hotels that you guys suggest? I kinda got a thing for high-rise hotels so thats what im going for. So can anyone help me out. I looked and it also seems like the Town Center is coming along nicely so I might visit it as well.

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If you come the last week of Sept, you'll be right in the middle of The Neptune Fesitval

http://www.neptunefestival.com/

Virginia Marine Science Museum

http://www.vmsm.com/

Battleship Wisconsin in Downtown Norfolk - very cool for a 14yr. old to go aboard

http://www.battleshipwisconsin.org/

Deep Sea Fishing

http://www.fourwindschartering.com/ (one of many companies)

Closest Mall is Lynnhaven mall, which is also the biggest in the region.

http://www.lynnhavenmall.com/html/index.asp

Norfolk Tides Baseball - AAA for Mets: don't know if you're coming from an area with MLB, but if not

http://www.norfolktides.com/

Chysler Museum of Art - check out to see what their major rotating exihbit will be when you come. Otherwise, they also have some of the finest Tiffany glass collections in the world.

http://www.chrysler.org/

I know you mentioned you went to Busch Gardens, but did you check out Colonial Willamsburg or Jamestown?

http://www.apva.org/

http://www.history.org/

Virginia Air and Space Center - In Hampton, which is like 30 minutes from Oceanfront

http://www.vasc.org/

[rusthebuss]

All of these are great places to visit, also try McArthur Mall, it's a little more upscale than Lynnhaven but Lynnhaven is a good mall to. I venture to both of them every now and then.

[okinawatyphoon]

Yeah, a Tides game definately. I'm going to one this summer and can't wait! Even though its not the majors, its still lots of fun!! And don't forgot MacArthur mall too....lots of fun. I personally enjoy the upscale atmosphere more than the shopping itself.

[ZachariahDaMan]

How was the vacation, Noneck_08? Take any pictures?