Your beach vacation wouldn't be complete without spending a day at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. The three-mile long boardwalk features an array of restaurants, shops, festivals and live entertainment venues like Beach Street USA and the 24th Street Park. The boardwalk also attracts fitness lovers because of the jogging, walking, rollerblading and cycling paths.

Take the entire family to Ocean Breeze Waterpark, which is located less than two miles from the oceanfront. Here, you'll enjoy 16 waterslides, a wave pool, a children's area, a lazy river, go-cart tracks, batting cages, miniature golf and much more.

For deep-sea adventures, be sure to visit the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (formerly the Virginia Marine Science Museum). Come explore the more than 800,000 gallons of aquariums housing sea turtles, sharks, river otters and harbor seals. Seasonal boat trips for dolphin watching, whale watching and ocean collections are available.

After visiting marine life, take flight at the Virginia Air and Space Center. Your imagination will soar as you launch a rocket, pilot a space shuttle and experience the Apollo 12 Command Module and a DC-9 passenger jet. Don't miss a 3D IMAX film or the amazing gift shop.

Spend the afternoon at the Chrysler Museum of Art, featuring more than 30,000 objects from almost 4,000 years of art history. Enjoy an extensive collection of European and American paintings, sculptures and decorative arts. You will also enjoy free programs, activities, concerts, theatrical performances, children's tours, group tours and lectures.

You can rent bikes and take advantage of the miles of trails through the First Landing State Park trail system. With the many beautiful beaches along the bay, First Landing State Park is Virginia's most popular state park.

As one of the few remaining undeveloped areas along the Atlantic coast, False Cape State Park offers the chance to experience nature in a one-of-a-kind setting. You should be aware that the park is accessible only by foot, bicycle, beach transporter, tram or boat.

Not only will you enjoy these attractions, you'll also enjoy the many great restaurants and shopping areas Virginia Beach has to offer. Beside fresh seafood restaurants, you'll also find Caribbean, French, Mexican, Greek, Japanese, Italian, Indian and American cuisine. Fill your shopping bags at one of the numerous malls, boutiques and specialty shops in Virginia Beach.

From the many museums to the natural wonders, there is never a dull moment on Virginia Beach. With more than 10 hotels in the area, Choice Hotels is sure to have the perfect Virginia Beach hotel for your vacation.   << Hide