21 Pet Friendly hotels near Virginia Beach, VA, US

Exploring the Virginia Beach Boardwalk is a great way to start your trip with Choice Hotels. Along this three-mile boardwalk, you will find an interesting mix of restaurants, shops, festivals and live entertainment venues, including Beach Street USA and the 24th Street Park. If you do not feel like traveling the boardwalk on foot, there is also rollerblading and cycling paths.    

 

Located less than two miles from the shore, the Ocean Breeze Waterpark offers plenty of ways to cool off and have fun. The water park has 16 water slides, a wave pool, a children’s area and a lazy river. After you dry off, you can also check out the park’s go-cart tracks, batting cages and mini golf course. Fish fans and deep sea adventurers should make sure to visit the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Visitors can explore 800,000 gallons of aquarium tanks filled with sea turtles, sharks, river otters and harbor seals, just to name a few. The center also offers seasonal boat trips for dolphin watching, whale watching and other unique ocean sightseeing experiences. 

 

After exploring the depths of the ocean, take to the skies at the Virginia Air and Space Center. There are plenty of ways to let your imagination soar here, as visitors have the chance to launch a rocket, pilot a space shuttle and take a look inside the Apollo 12 Command Module and a DC-9 passenger jet. The Air and Space Center also has a massive 3D IMAX theater and an amazing gift shop. With more than 30,000 items spanning almost 4,000 years of art history, the Chrysler Museum of Art is a great way to take in some culture. This museum features an extensive collection of both European and American paintings, sculptures and other decorative arts. Additionally, the Chrysler Museum offers a number of exciting programs, activities, concerts, theatrical performances, lectures and tours. 

 

For miles of trails and great scenery, visit First Landing State Park. Considered to be Virginia’s most popular state park, visitors can rent bikes and take a leisurely ride along First Landing State Park’s trail system and take in beautiful views of the area’s beaches. For an undisturbed look at the area’s natural beauty, pay a visit to False Cape State Park. Accessible only by foot, bicycle, beach transporter, tram or boat, this park is one of only a few remaining undeveloped areas along the Atlantic coast. 

 

With so many great outdoor and indoor attractions, there is never a dull moment in Virginia Beach. So if you are looking for the perfect hotel, make sure to book with Choice Hotels to enjoy coastal fun.

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