Submitted by Scott Bedwell on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 6:34pm
School is out and it’s time once again for beach sun and summer fun! And if summer vacation with no classes isn’t enough to celebrate, then the free flicks at Regal Entertainment theaters, dollar movies at the AMC Hampton 24 theater, and free bowling at AMF Bowling Centers should be.
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Submitted by Scott Bedwell on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 4:00pm
Kermit, a stranded Green Sea Turtle rescued and rehabilitated by the Virginia Aquariums’ Stranding Response Team, was released back in to the wild on Monday June 22, 2009 on the beach near Sandbridge Market.
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Submitted by Scott Bedwell on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 10:08am
In an effort to draw additional attention to the rising number of incidents occurring on Shore Drive between cyclists and pedestrians and automobiles, the Virginia Bicycling Federation, , Tidewater Bicycle Association, and Kokoamos Restaurant have joined together to sponsor the Share Shore Drive Day Bike Ride.
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Submitted by Scott Bedwell on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 9:48am
Motivated by the potential of capitalizing on a limitless energy source, as well as the associated upsurge of local businesses that come with it, the Virginia Beach wind farm initiative is progressing quickly.
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Submitted by Scott Bedwell on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 1:12am
Motorized bikes are starting to sweep the nation. Able to handle incredible speed and up to 150MPG, these make great toys and can be used for daily commuting in good weather. Don't pay up to $700. This bike is for sale for $350, pre-assembled.
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June 4, 2009 - Scott Bedwell
June 4, 2009 - Scott Bedwell
At the organizations’ annual meeting in April, The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums awarded accreditation to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach, VA.
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June 1, 2009 - Scott Bedwell
Virginia Beach is a very pet friendly town, which is why with a little forethought and planning it makes a great destination of choice for vacationing with the K-9 members of your family.
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Mary 28, 2009 - Michael Dutton
Walking along 24th and Boardwalk, you may notice something that appears to be oddly out of place. Sitting between two giant hotels that stretch into the sky is a tiny little outdated looking house.
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May 27, 2009 - Scott Bedwell
Just shy of 300 years ago a most colorful and legendary saga unfolded off the coast of Virginia; a battle to the death that would seal the fate of one of history’s most fabled villains; the notorious pirate Blackbeard.
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May 26, 20-09 - Scott Bedwell
As a red-head with freckles I know first-hand the misery of sunburn; a lukewarm oatmeal bath after a blistering burn made a real impression on the future of my sun and fun. These few simple steps will go a long way to preserve the fun in your beach experience and reduce the risk of cancer-causing UV sun rays.
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May 22, 2009
It’s going to be a stellar weekend in Virginia Beach as the city hosts two Memorial Day festivals sure to start the summer off right.
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May 21, 2009
Over four hundred years ago, English colonists spent three days at the southern tip of Virginia Beach on their journey to establishing the Jamestown settlement. Little did these settlers know that their brief stay at the Cape Henry point would be just the beginning of a resort town legacy that would develop a life and history all its’ own.
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May 18, 2009 - 25th Street & The Boardwalk, Oceanfront
In 1891, a community that would later be called Virginia Beach, came together to fight a calamity off our shores, and the heartfelt gratitude as a result of that endeavor would be recognized on the other side of the world, even today.
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Oceanfront Fishing
Hop aboard the locally owned and operated custom 57 foot Waterman. Whether you are are a family who has never fished or an experienced angler, you will love fishing out of Virginia Beach.
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May 14, 2009
Yesterday, I was in a conversation with a friend who wanted to have "the very best camping experience" for their summer getaway but didn't want to travel far.
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by SteveJ
on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 9:37am
Can you imagine giving your hard earned tax dollars to an obsolete industry? How about borrowing against the tax dollars of your yet-to-be-working child for a technology that has faded or is fading fast? Sound impossible?
May 12, 2009
Most people traveling on I-264 near exit 17 will notice a green volcano-like mountain rising around an urban sprawl that appears to stand alone and is buzzing with people.
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May 12, 2009
If I were to say "Hells Point", most people would be baffled, or possibly offended. How about "Owls Creek, Aero Pines, Red Wings and Kempsville Greens"? Ah, the greens gave away the answer.
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Oceanfront
Have you heard of Rudee Inlet? While not a theme park, it has everything you could want while vacationing on the ocean. Looking to do some dolphin watching? How about some adventurous parasailing? Want to rent jet skis? You can do all of this and much more at Rudee Inlet
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May 11, 2009 - Oceanfront
When coming to Virginia Beach during the summer season, it's a good idea to know where to park. There are almost 3500 city-owned/leased public parking spaces available for your parking convenience.
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Oceanfront
It's not a bird. It's not a fighter jet. But it'll draw a crowd like no other animal known to frequent Virginia Beach. It's a bottlenose dolphin!
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Oceanfront
Did you know Virginia Beach has gotten bigger? "The world's largest pleasure beach" is wider, has a bigger and better boardwalk, many new attractions and improved lodging.
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2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
Located directly across the street from First Landing State Park is First Landing Campground, a great place to vacation if you're coming to Virginia Beach.
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1776 Princess Anne Rd
Along with beautiful beaches, Virginia Beach has miles and miles of beautiful farmland. We call this area Pungo and every year the Pungo Strawberry Festival is held on Memorial Day weekend.
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Hampton Coliseum
Amusements of America is one of the nation's premier carnival operators. They are listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest traveling amusement park in the world.
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The Norva
Hinder and Theory of a Deadman are coming to Virgina Beach at the Norva. They are also featuring Blackstone Cherry and Veer Union. Hinder sports hits like "Without You", "The Best is Yet to Come" and more.
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24th Street Park
Ready to jam at Virginia Beach? A new spin on an existing festival, FunkFest celebrates the music of influential legends like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players.
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17th Street Park
The Virginia Arts Festival will present a Drum Festival May 15-17, 2009, in Virginia Beach as part of its 13th annual presentation of world-class performances.
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24th Street Park
The Chicken Dance and Polka are the latest dance crazes at the Oktober Brewfest, when Munich’s Oktoberfest relocates to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two days of fun and frolic! Everyone loves great German food, and it’s in no short supply as the 24th Street Park transforms into a German bier garden right before your eyes.
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24th Street Park
For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the Latin experience. Based on a popular Latin festival in Miami, the Virginia Beach version retains the key ingredients of good food, family participation, and first-rate Latin music.
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17th Street Park
A little bit of Italy comes to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two days of pasta, Italian wine and beer, world-class entertainment, and family-friendly activities like grape stomping! With seating for 400 under a giant, decorated tent, people from all walks of life join for a two-day celebration of everything Italian!
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by admin
on Tue, 04/14/2009 - 3:02pm
We need your help and we're willing to pay for it. We're looking for a cool idea for a logo. It will be used for bumper stickers and signs. Show us your graphical ideas and if we choose your design, we'll give you $500. Multiple ideas are welcomed. For more information, go to Virginia Beach Logo Contest.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
A colorful beach weekend hits the Virginia Beach Oceanfront’s Boardwalk on July 25, 2009. The Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is a two-faceted event that encompasses a competition where participants of all ages draw 4 by 4 chalk drawings on the boardwalk,
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Virginia Beach Ocreanfront
The Atlantic Coast Kite Festival, held May 1-3, 2009, is an exciting weekend of high-flying kites and fun for families, participants, and spectators of all ages!
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Virginia Beach Ocreanfront
The PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is a musical adventure set to the soothing sounds of steel pan music. The festival’s casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the unique sounds and style of steel drum music!
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Williamsburg
Busch Gardens welcomes Sesame Street! When you're visiting Virginia Beach, you might want to consider taking one day to visit Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. Less than an hour away from the beach (I64 allowing), you and the entire family will be able to enjoy thrills and spills, rides and slides, fun and sun --- and so much more.
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Virginia Beach Fitness
There's a new way to workout in Virginia Beach. Karen Smith has just opened Kettlebell Elite in the Princess Anne Shoppes at 2488 North Landing Road, Suite 108, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Virginia Beach Boardwalk
On May 8-10, 2009, the rumbling on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach will not be from just the waves, but the monster trucks taking a spin in the sand.
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Virginia Beach Boardwalk
On April 18th, 2009, if you want to see the hottest cars of today along side the classic automobiles of the past, the Virginia Beach Boardwalk is the place to be.
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2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
In the middle of Virginia Beach's fast paced tourist area lies 2888 acres of pristine pine forest, swamp and wetlands -- left much the same as the first explorers to this area found it.
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4878 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA (PH) 757-493-8838
Looking for great Chinese food in Virginia Beach that is above takeout, and affordable? The Imperial Palace on Princess Anne Road is just the place to go. As a winner of Best in the Beach for eight consecutive years, it offers authentic Chinese food at high quality, as well as great atmosphere, and prompt service.
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The AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival is an annual event that no wine lover should miss. On Saturday, May 9, 2009, thousands will flock to the banks of the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia to enjoy this festive event.
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Located in the heart of Virginia Beach, and just 10-minutes from the beautiful oceanfront, the Lynnhaven Mall offers visitors an enormous selection of shopping, dinning and entertainment options with over 180 stores, 17 restaurants and eateries, and a state-of-the-art AMC Theatres with 18 screens and all stadium-style seating.
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Spring has arrived and that means it is time for the annual Virginia Beer Festival, held in conjunction with the Virginia Arts Festival. Grab your favorite mug, stein, or beer cooler, and head down to Elizabeth River Pavilion and Pier in Downtown Norfolk, VA. This year’s festival will be held on April 28 & 29th, from 2 pm-6 pm each day.
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The MacArthur Center, located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened its fashionable doors in the spring of 1999. Since then, this shopping center has become the premier shopping destination in the Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach area.
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The Patriotic Festival celebrates our Armed Forces for two days of concerts and military displays at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Being home to one of the largest concentrations of military installations in the United States, Hampton Roads is proud of its military heritage.
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The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is an annual celebration of the culture of Virginia Beach, VA. Beginning in 1973, thousands flocks to the Virginia Beach boardwalk to take in the festivities and celebrations at the beginning of each fall.
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by admin
on Mon, 03/16/2009 - 10:12am
My family drove to Richmond International Airport a couple of Saturdays ago for a planned visit to see Mickey and the gang in Orlando. The fares at RIC always seem to be better than Norfolk International (closest airport to Virginia Beach but certainly not the most cost-effective). It takes about 45 minutes to get there from our house but saving over $100 per ticket, each way, made the decision an easy one (three of us were going).
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on Wed, 02/25/2009 - 10:43pm
Last year, we couldn't find one single hotel that allowed pets. We are proud to report that the Virginia Beach Holiday Inn SunSpree is pet (and child) friendly, with no weight restrictions! To our knowledge, this is the only hotel on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that allows you to bring your pets.
You might also be surprised to see an indoor river at their hotel! Your kids will love the indoor and outdoor facilities. Let us show you why Virginia Beach is the very best vacation destination on the East Coast.
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on Tue, 02/17/2009 - 2:25am
If you're looking to vacation on the East Coast, there's no better place than Virginia Beach. First, we are centrally located on the Eastern Seaboard. Whether you're coming from the North or the South, we're the perfect destination (the less driving you do, the more time you have to vacation and the less gas you spend). Speaking of spending less, the hotels on and off the strip are very cost-effective and there is fine dining that can accommodate any budget.
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on Mon, 02/09/2009 - 11:34pm
EquiKids, founded in 1989, is dedicated to providing therapeutic healing to kids and adults with mental, physical and emotional disabilities, using horses. Barbara S. Ford started her non-profit endeavor with one horse and six students. Today, EquiKids has fourteen horses and helps 70-80 students weekly.
Over the past 20 years, the program has grown tremendously. There are over 350 students on the waiting list. Word has spread about the wonderful help EquiKids has been providing the disabled.
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on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 10:11pm
Virginia Beach has already been ranked one of America's safest cities -- an incredible accomplishment due to our size and population. But we're proud to report that crime hasn't been this low since 1967. Statistically speaking, there is less than a 0.032 chance a crime will happen to you.
We want to thank everyone in law enforcement and the great citizens of our amazing city. Virginia Beach is truly one of the best places to live, work and vacation!
by admin
on Mon, 01/19/2009 - 10:56pm
Looking to do a little fishing when you're visiting Virginia Beach? We just opened our fishing information tab (see above menu) and added Captain Keith's charter services. Captain Keith operates his custom 50 foot boat in Virginia and Maryland. If you're a fisherman, give Captain Keith a call. His skill and boat will not disappoint.
For more information, visit Virginia Beach Fishing.
by admin
on Wed, 01/14/2009 - 1:42am
We'd like to thank our newest supporter -- The Seagull Motel. They are located right on the oceanfront. They have been providing accommodations for thirty years and recognized our site to be one of the leading sources for Virginia Beach Tourism. Be sure to visit them on our Virginia Beach ocreanfront hotels page for more information.
by admin
on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 12:18pm
You may have noticed some great changes we've made to our hotels and restaurant pages. Now every listing has more pictures so you can "visit before you even arrive". Enjoy the new look and feel of our directory and as always, let us know what else we can provide.
Next on our list is a coupons page for all you smart shoppers!
by steve
on Thu, 12/25/2008 - 10:42pm
For a few years now, many of us have joked that VA is now experiencing CA-like weather conditions in the Winter. For consecutive days, we have enjoyed 65 degree weather. Only two days have been below freezing that this author can recall.
Virginia Beach, VA
On October the 21st of this year, the Virginia Beach team attended the JTWalk. Josh Thompson, at 34, was diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease. Thousands of people attended to show their support and love. Here are some of the pictures we took of this very emotional and amazing event. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family.
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15320 Warwick Blvd Suite B, Newport News, VA (P) 757-874-3505
Chung Oak is my second favorite Korean restaurant in Newport News, VA. While a bit on the spartan side, decoratively speaking, their food is very good.
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