First Landing State Park is a picturesque park with scenic trails, campsites, picnic areas, and a long beachfront that provides an excellent opportunity for water activities.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk is a three-mile boardwalk located on the oceanfront with plenty of exciting activities, history, and beach vibes. It hosts many outdoor festivals, live music performances, and peaceful places to experience the sunrise and sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a must-visit place for people of all ages who have an interest in marine life. It features an array of exciting exhibits, Ocean Pavilion, Marsh pavilion, outdoor adventure park, and many more thrilling experiences to enjoy.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides an opportunity to escape the busy city and get lost in nature's fantastic landscape, wildlife, and frequent loggerhead sea turtle sightings. The place offers many ways to explore the reserve, such as hiking, biking, kayaking and offers stunning scenic views of Virginia Beach.
The Military Aviation Museum is a fascinating place that offers an opportunity to witness the world's largest collection of restored World War I and World War II aircraft. The museum is home to a lot of activities that provide an excellent way to spend the remaining time of your trip and during it you'll be transported to a different era of global history.
Most of the destinations are within driving distance; car or taxi service is recommended. Parking spaces usually cost around $1 per hour. Some tourists prefer bike rides or walking, but that may involve more time than anticipated due to the distance between places. The estimated total travel time is around 2.5 hours, and it usually costs around $25 - $30 to cover all destinations.
If you have more than two days, consider visiting locations such as The Cape Henry Lighthouse, Neptune's Park, & Kings Dominion. If you have less time, skip Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center and cycle First Landing State Park's trails instead.
The closest airport is Norfolk International Airport (ORF). It is located about 20 minutes (19.3 miles) drive northwest of Virginia Beach. Other nearby airports include Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC), located about 42 miles and 95 miles respectively from Virginia Beach.