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VIRGINIA BEACH ATTRACTIONS

Old Cape Henry Lighthouse
Today, the old Cape Henry Lighthouse silently guards the entry way into the Chesapeake Bay. Standing near the spot where in 1607 Captain Newport raised a cross to offer thanks for their safe crossing of the Atlantic, the Lighthouse is opened to the public on a seasonal schedule.

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Provides a unique educational adventure which you will not find anywhere else. They are one of the top ten most visited aquariums in the nation. The museum is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

The Sandbridge Pier
Officially known as the Little Island Fishing Pier (LIP), is a favorite fishing spot for Virginia Beach locals as well as visitors to the Sandbridge Beach Community.

First Landing State Park
Virginia's most popular state park attracting more than a million visitors annually. On April 26, 1607, 100 English settlers landed here and established the first elective government in English America before pushing up the James River to establish Jamestown.

Ocean Breeze Water Park
Offers 16 waterslides, the 1 million-gallon Runaway Bay wave pool, the Buccaneer Bay children's area and other fantastic attractions.

Lynnhaven House
Francis Thelaball II built his house with its massive chimneys in 1725. Typical of early colonial planters' homes, the Lynnhaven House features a hall-parlor plan with molded ceiling joists and a closed string Jacobean-type stair. Furnishings reflect the early eighteenth century.

The Old Coast Guard Station
A museum and gift shop are housed in a former Coast Guard/Service Station, the only existing station in Virginia. In this website you can
shop for unique nautical gifts, become a member, watch a video of an ocean rescue, and tour the galleries. This is a unique Virginia Beach museum.

Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society
Discover a timeline of Virginia Beach history, watch for monthly historical facts, or support the Society by purchasing Princess Anne County/ Virginia Beach, A Pictorial History, by Dr. Stephen Mansfield, a historical publication available only through the Historical Society.