False Cape State Park Visitor Tips

False Cape State  is a rustic park that offers many choices for those who love outdoor activities.

The park also has a rich history and offers a strong educational program. These two features help False Cape State Park to stand out. (more…)

Virginia Air and Space Center

The Virginia Air and Space Center in Hampton takes educational experiences to the next level with a fun-filled, hands-on journey that enables visitors to learn what it is like to prepare and experience space travel. (more…)

Virginia Aquarium Visitor Tips

A trip to the Virginia Aquarium is a perfect stop on their next Virginia getaway for anyone who is up for adventure and excitement plus a learning experience all rolled into one.

With more than 800,000 gallons of water to make the perfect home for all kinds of sea creatures, visitors will quickly realize why Virginia Aquarium in Hampton Roads is not only one of the top aquariums but also one of the top animal habitats in Virginia. (more…)

Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival

Hampton Roads’ longest running outdoor Jazz Festival returns for two nights Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20 and 21, along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront.

The 38th annual festival takes place at Town Point Park. It runs both days from 5 to 11 p.m. (more…)

First Landing State Park

First Landing State Park, formerly Seashore State Park, is located in Virginia Beach and is one of the most popular parks in the state.

With 20 miles of hiking trails and cabins and camping spots for overnight visitors, the park boasts much of what you might expect, but it also has something that many state parks do not have: more than a mile of beachfront property. (more…)

York County Community Profile

York County in the Hampton Roads region of eastern Virginia has a population of more than 68,000 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Despite its smaller population, Yorktown is big with historical attractions in Virginia because it is the location of the Yorktown Battlefield. The battle ended the Revolutionary War in favor of the American rebels. (more…)

Virginia Beach Community Guide

Virginia Beach is one of the largest, most popular beach destinations on the East Coast of the United States. It’s easily accessible for people living in the northeast, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Boston, and Philadelphia. (more…)