Virginia Beach Articles

Virginia Beach Parking

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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Virginia Beach Golf

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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First Landing State Park

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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Norwegian Lady

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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Virginia Beach Boardwalk History

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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Memorial Day

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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Sunburn Prevention

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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Old Coast Guard Station

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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Dogs at Virginia Beach

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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Virginia Aquarium Awarded Accreditation

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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Virginia Beach Amphitheater – One Day ONLY Ticket Discount

June 3, 2009 - Scott Bedwell

In an effort to boost ticket sales and kick off the summer band schedule, Virginia Beach Amphitheater managers have put together a one-day-only promotion sure to get the attention of music enthusiasts.

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The Haunting of Witchduck Road

June 4, 2009 - Scott Bedwell

Virginia Beach has a very colorful past that is sure to spark the interest of history buffs and the imagination of children alike. From the origins of the Jamestown Settlers and Blackbeard the pirate, to the roots of the Old US Coast Guard Station and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, our city is a wealth of rich history. The story of Grace Sherwood and the naming of Witchduck Road are no different.

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