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Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach

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If you weren’t lucky enough to be born here in a destination ranked #2 of “Best Places to Raise a Family” and a cool #2 on the list of Top Ten Places to Discover in the U.S.,” round up your travel group and plan to see for yourselves why a trip to Virginia Beach is at the top of so many bucket lists! Hop aboard a whale-watching boat, the perfect way to catch a glimpse of the humpback whales’ annual migration to the smorgasbord that is nutrient-rich Chesapeake Bay for their winter retreat.

 

Hike, bike or float your way through pristine Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge; take a run through the 2,270 acres of First Landing State Park. For the slip-and-slide junkies in your group, Ocean Breeze Waterpark offers a monster complex set amidst a Caribbean ambiance guaranteed to feed their fix! Still not tired? Grab your travel partners and go; Kart, that is; Motor World, VA Beach’s premier, action-packed amusement park tests your competitive mettle Memorial to Labor Day with eight kart tracks, insanely challenging “Shipwreck Golf” courses and two paintball fields! Don’t forget to refuel; kill two birds with one stone! Fabulous casual-to-elegant dining choices located in and out of some of the finest malls and shopping centers around fortify you on any and all adventurous Virginia Beach sprees.

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Sample Itineraries

Virginia Beach (Package A)

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Virginia Beach is the perfect choice for exciting group travel of any kind.

    •  Beachfront Fun
    •  Amusement Park
    •  Haunted Walking Tour

Attractions

Laser Quest

Got a little down- time on your agenda of must-see, Virginia Beach attractions? Some of your favorite travel buddies finally getting on your nerves and have you craving a little stress-busting activity? It happens to the best of us! How about a few hours of intense laser tag to settle some scores, and maybe even determine whether your group will be splitting a few pepperoni pizzas-or dining on steak, lobster and cheesecake afterward? Laser Tag’s premise combines the good ol’ classic game of hide-and-seek with a modern, high-tech twist! The elements of flashing lights, swirling fog, high-energy music and multi-level arenas where the exciting threat of possible ambush lurks around every corner all converge to create the perfect adrenaline-pumping battle venue! Exciting packages to suit every group’s size, abilities and collective competitive natures are available and feature specialty games, themed games, team games and even an “Ultimate Quest”- “the” all-inclusive private Laser Quest extravaganza- or an “Overnighter Package” with unlimited specialty games and light morning refreshments served hard-core Laser Warriors only! Laser Quest of Virginia Beach features laser tag at its  rockin’ best!

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Ocean Breeze Waterpark

Do you dream of an exclusive little “beach” where seaweed, sharks and jellyfish are happily  absent and your flipflops and swimsuits are free of bothersome, gritty, grainy sand? Perhaps you’re just a big kid at heart and never got enough time in the wading pool before mom took it down at summer’s close…and you’re a sucker for the fun foods of lazy, hazy childhood days? If shady, tropical cabanas, frosty refreshments, a shrimp po’ boy and a sunny and colorful Caribbean ambiance are in your head but your sails are set for Virginia Beach, your group will want to spend a few hours at this foot-friendly family waterpark attraction! A little smaller than it’s mega-park brothers and sisters, Ocean Breeze is the perfect stop for an awesome afternoon splash-and-slidefest! Roll on down 1,000 foot Adventure River through Hideaway Cove- a mellow and relaxing tubing experience for floaters of all ages! Take the Pirate’s Plummet; cool off fast with Coconut Drops and Bamboo Shoots! Face the wicked, watery wrath of the rides of Neptune’s Revenge or wade the cool, refreshing waves of Runaway Bay…then head for the Palm Tree Grill for fresh classics or Shipwreck Subs for a light, healthy bite! Be sure to slide by the Island Trader gift shop and don’t forget to sneak in for a quick plundering of the Treasure Chest Candy Store-caramel fudge dipped apples, fresh fudge or chocolate covered strawberries, anyone?

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Beach and Boardwalk

The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is bustling with activity. Your group will never have a dull moment when visiting this fun destination. The boardwalk features a variety of attractions for visitors to experience. The boardwalk has amusement attractions, museums, live stages, restaurants, and a resort area. You can also learn about some of the famous citizens who have lived in the area such as Thomas Jefferson, Robert E. Lee, and Edgar Allen Poe at the Virginia Legends Walk. Take time to enjoy the scenery around you and have fun! If you enjoy museums, the boardwalk has several to visit. Featured museums include the following: Virginia Air and Space Center, Nauticus, USS Wisconsin, Wallops Flight Facility, The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Chrysler Museum of Art, The Casemate Museum, and Virginia Living Museum. The Museum of Contemporary Art contains displays of unique artwork. If you enjoy different types of food, the Virginia Beach boardwalk has plenty of choices. Featured Restaurants include: Chix Sea Grill and Bar, Surf Club Ocean Grill, Sweet Frog, the 501 City Grill, Beach Pub, Tripps Restaurant, and Maverick Mystery Dinner Theater. Come with your group and enjoy all the Virginia Beach boardwalk has to offer!

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Motor World

Motor World is full of some of the highest thrills in Virginia Beach. Devoted especially to the thrill of racing, Motor World has all kinds of other excitement too. Their specialty is their racetracks, and there are several to choose from with different styles of twists and turns and different car designs. There is definitely a racetrack for everyone here. Besides the track though, Motor World also has bumper cars, miniature golf, and a climbing wall. For the really daring, they offer a 1, 2, or 3-person flight on Skycoaster, the sling-like ride that takes you 130 feet in the air before releasing you to your 70 mph flight. And Splat Zone is their paintball field with 2 different courses for ultimate paint war fun.

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King’s Dominion

King’s Dominion is some of the most thrilling fun you can have in Virginia. This theme park has all the thrills you want in an amusement park PLUS 20 acres of water rides included with your admission. The roller coasters in King’s Dominion are one of a kind. The Dominator is currently the longest floorless coaster in the world. And on the Backlot Stunt Coaster you get all the excitement of movie stunts, dodges, and explosions with the break-neck speed of a coaster. And Anaconda drops you 144 feet and surprises you with the world’s first looping coaster to showcase an underwater tunnel. Fortunately for the faint at heart, there are plenty of family rides at King’s Dominion too, as well as live performances and a variety of dining options. Plus, did we mention the water park? King’s Dominion guarantees to be one of the biggest thrills on your exciting tour.

 
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Ghosts of Virginia Beach

What is a history lesson without a few exciting legends? The Ghosts of Virginia Beach walking tour takes a look at some of the darker tales from Virginia’s rich history. The Boardwalk and city streets of Virginia Beach take on an entirely different appearance by lantern-light, and your guided tour takes a ghostly turn as well. You’ll follow the legends of Blackbeard the pirate, what happened to his head, and why his crew apparently still hangs around. Plus, what’s a ghost tour without witches? You’ll learn about the most famous witch in Virginia and her trial. This tour is a haunting look into the paranormal and the legends and ghost tales that accompany Virginia’s fascinating history.

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