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Virginia Beach Tourist Information and Virginia Beach Tourisum

Virginia Beach Tourist Information - Getting to Virginia Beach is very easy as there are many cheap flights to Virginia Beach and train travel especially for those who don't like flying.

virginia-beach-tourisun-informationVirginia Beach is a major tourist destination in the state of Virginia. Much of Virginia Beach life is centered around the stunning beach itself and also the oceanfront Boardwalk, which is lined with animated restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Virginia Beach is famous of having the world's longest pleasure beach.

Apart from sunbathing in the spacious golden sands of Virginia Beach, other highlights in Virginia Beach include water sports in the Atlantic Ocean and around Chesapeake Bay. Surfing has become one of the popular activity among many other fun beach activites.

Virginia Beach Tourist Information is promoted by The Visitor Services Division, Convention and Visitors Bureau operates two year round visitor information centers and two seasonal information kiosks. The main Visitor Information Center, located at 2100 Parks Avenue , is open daily with extended hours in the summer. The Chesapeake Bay Center , located in First Landing State Park, is also open daily. Two information kiosks operate in the resort area from May through September. These are located on the Boardwalk at 17th Street and on Atlantic Avenue at 24th Street.

Tall Ship CruiseHotels in Virginia Beach are both plentiful and popular, with a large range of accommodation available for all budgets. Many Virginia Beach vacation rentals, holiday apartments, condos and hotels are concentrated along Atlantic Avenue.

Further hotels can be found close to Virginia Beach, in nearby Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and next to the surrounding airports of Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

There are plenty of gorgeous golf courses and many campgrounds for those who prefer to do camping, check out the scenic First Landing State Park at Cape Henry, featuring hiking, jogging, boating, cycling and picnicking.

cape-henry-lighthouse virginia beach Virginia Beach has many impressive tourist attractions, including the Bay National Wildlife RefugeBack - an impressive reserve, with a spectacular variety of wildlife; Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater - an impressive venue in Virginia Beach, hosting an array of concerts and seasonal events. More information on Virginia Beach Tourist Attractions.

Some of Virginia Beach's top museums and art galleries include the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia; and the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Museum.

Check our handy Vacationer's Checklist, which you can print and use to remember everything you'll need on your Virginia Beach vacation.

Virginia Beach Tourist Information and Tourisum Fast Facts
  • Country: United States of America (USA)
  • Location: State of Virginia (VA)
  • Population: approximately 430,000
  • Language: American English
  • Currency: US Dollar (USD)
  • Time Zone: GMT - 5 hours Eastern Standard Time
  • Country dialing code: +1
  • Telephone area code: 757
  • Average daily Virginia Beach temperature: winter 8 deg C/ 46 deg F and in summer 20 deg C / 68 deg F

    Essential Virginia Beach Tourist Information

    Emergency: Dial 911 for Ambulance, Fire and Police

    Hospitals in Virginia Beach

    Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, 1060 First Colonial Road, telephone (757)481-8000.

    Sentara Bayside Hospital, 800 Independence Boulevard. telephone (757)460-8000.

    Nextcare Urgent Care, 316 32nd St and Pacific Avenue, telephone (888)563-8021

    Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters, located at 601 Childrens Lane in Norfolk just 20 miles away, telephone (757) 668-7039

    Birdneck Animal Hospital, 508 N Birdneck Rd Ste C, telephone (757)912-0930.

    Banking and Money Transfer

    Area banks can issue traveler's checks, give cash advances on credit cards and help you access your account back home through popular ATMs.

    If you need to wire money, or have money wired to you, Western Union has offices at Farm Fresh: 521 Laskin Road (757) 428-0344, and Rite Aid Pharmacy: 320 Laskin Road (757) 422-0331.

    Post Office

    (1) 2400 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, telephone (757)491-8038, directions
    (2) 313 32nd St, Virginia Beach, telephone (757)491-9567,
    directions
    (3) 529 Cam Ranh Bay, Virginia Beach, telephone (757)422-7816, directions

    Electricity

    Standard voltage in Valencia is 120 V AC, 50 Hz. Adapters are available at hardware shops like Radio Shack or you can buy online before you come.

     

    Internet Cafe

    Located at 213 17th Street, Virginia Beach, telephone (757)747-0058, directions

    Essential Virginia Beach Tourist Information

    Books on Virginia Beach

    What better way to learn about the history and culture and way people live than to read a book on Virginia Beach before you get here.Books on Virginia Beach.

    Virginia Beach History

    To get the most out of this really amazing city take a few minutes to get to know the history of Virginia Beach.

    Virginia Beach Map

    A map of Virginia Beach is essential especially if you're exploring the city for the first time. We know because the first time we came here we didn't have a map and got well and truly lost!

    Check out more Virginia Beach Tourist Information

  • Virginia Beach Attractions
  • Fun Oceanfront Activities.
  • Oceanfront Hotels.
  • Virginia Beach Airports
  • Virginia Beach Campgrounds



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