Huffington Post Travel Recommends The Best Family Spots In Virginia Beach
Family vacations in Virginia Beach can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Virginia Beach family vacations.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Address:2100 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:N/A
Hours:Virginia Beach Boardwalk is open 24 hours year-round.
Price:Free
Virginia Beach
28 miles of beach, sand, sun and fun
Address:2100 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:757-437-4919
Hours:Virginia Beach is open 24 hours year-round.
Price:Free
Motor World
Address:700 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:757-422-6419
Hours:Dates and hours vary: June 17 through August 31, 10 a.m. to midnight, daily; September 1 to October 31, 10 a.m. to dark daily; November 5 to February 27, 10 a.m. to dark Friday and Saturday only; March 1 to June 16, 10 a.m. to dark daily.
Price:Prices range from $6 to $1,000, depending on the activity or pass.
First Landing State Park
The original landing spot of the Virginia Company before its voyagers settled in Jamestown,First Landing State Parkembraces the history and heritage of the area while preserving the wildlife. The 2,888-acre park is home to several types of species that can be viewed from the 20 miles of hiking trails. Camping, fishing and beach activities are available.
Address:2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-1415
Phone:757-412-2300
Hours:The park is open 24 hours all year-round.
Price:Prices range from $5 to $65, depending on the activity.
Children's Museum Of Virginia
The Children's Museum of Virginia
Address:221 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone:757-393-5258
Hours:The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Price:Adults, $11; youth two to 17, $10; military and seniors, $10; children under two, free.
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Address:717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA. 23451
Phone:757-385-3474
Hours:The aquarium is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Price:Adults, $27; children ages three to 11, $21; and seniors age 62 and up, $26.
FunkFest
FunkFestcelebrates music that influenced generations. This annual event features the music of George Clinton, James Brown and other '60s and '70s funk music. The concerts are free and there are plenty of food and merchandise vendors on hand to help you get in a funky mood.
Address:24th Street on the Beach, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:757-491-7866
Hours:FunkFest is 10 a.m. to dusk August 26 and 27.
Price:Free
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