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Things to see in Virginia Beach, Virginia (United States): 27 places and when to go
Virginia Beach, Virginia is a major city in United States with around 1,491,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Wildlife (9), Food and drink (9). The best known are First Landing State Park, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Cape Charles Lighthouse. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36.8552, -75.9803
- Population
- About 1,491,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Wildlife (9) · Food and drink (9) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (3) · History (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 455 km as the crow flies
What to see in Virginia Beach, Virginia
The places in and around Virginia Beach, Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- First Landing State ParkState park in Virginia, USA6.9 km
- Back Bay National Wildlife RefugeWildlife reserve in Virginia, US23 km
- Cape Charles LighthouseLighthouse in Virginia, United States31 km
- Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife RefugeUnited States National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia31 km
- False Cape State ParkState park in Virginia adjacent to North Carolina30 km
- Mackay Island National Wildlife RefugeUnited States National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia37 km
- Mockhorn Island Wildlife Management AreaPark in Northampton County, Virginia, United States of America42 km
- Back BayBay in Virginia, United States29 km
- Fisherman Island National Wildlife RefugeNational park27 km
- Kiptopeke State ParkState park in Virginia, United States34 km
- Lynnhaven BayBay in Virginia, USA9.3 km
- Military Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Virginia, Princess Anne Road20 km
- Old Donation Episcopal ChurchChurch building in Virginia, United States of America13 km
- Virginia AquariumAquarium in Virginia, USA3.8 km
- Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue MuseumMuseum534 m
- Virginia Museum of Contemporary ArtNon-profit organization in the USA960 m
- Atlantic Fun ParkWith kids1.4 km
- Back Bay Beach HouseBrewery2.0 km
- Chesapeake Bay DistilleryDistillery1.2 km
- Commonwealth Brewing CompanyBrewery15 km
- New Realm Brewing Co.Brewery9.1 km
- Ocean Breeze Fun ParkWith kids4.5 km
- Reaver Beach Brewing Co.Brewery10 km
- Smartmouth Brewing Pilot HouseBrewery578 m
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Three Notch'd Brewing Co, Vibrant Shore Brewing Company, Voodoo Brewing Co.
When to go to Virginia Beach, Virginia
The best time to visit Virginia Beach, Virginia is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunBest time14:31
- JulBest time14:17
- AugBest time13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Virginia Beach, Virginia
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 455 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Norfolk, Virginia20 places27 km
- Hampton, Virginia17 places38 km
- Hayes5 places71 km
- Kitty Hawk, North Carolina11 places90 km
- Durham9 places133 km
- Richmond, Virginia38 places152 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The best known: First Landing State Park, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Charles Lighthouse, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, False Cape State Park. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Virginia Beach, Virginia?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Virginia Beach, Virginia?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 455 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Virginia Beach, Virginia as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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