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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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| Visiting Virginia BeachWelcome to Virginia Beach's quieter side. Away from the hustle and bustle of the oceanfront strip, there are 6 miles of Chesapeake Bay waterfront in the city of Virginia Beach, extending from the Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base to First Landing State Park. The water on the bayside is calmer, a plus is you're vacationing with small children or if you want to go out sailing from the beach. And the oceanfront strip, with all it's dining and entertainment options, is just a short drive away.
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There are a few hotels on the bayside and some vacation rentals, but you may need to stay in one of the areas that has more lodging options available. If you're not very familiar with the Virginia Beach area, knowing the names of the different sections will help you find a rental in the location you want. Sandbridge and Croatan are at the far southern end of the beach, on the other side of Rudee Inlet. It's an area that consists mainly of vacation rentals. Oceanfront is the strip. That's where all the big hotels are and where you'll find the greatest concentration of restaurants, souvenir shops, and entertainment. The oceanfront strip is the most crowded area during the summer months. Northend is north of the oceanfront strip and it's primarily a residential area. This is where most of the beach's year-round residents live, but you'll find vacation rentals here too. View Virginia Beach Vacation Rentals
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First Landing State Park is an oasis of cypress forest, Spanish Moss, and 17 miles of woodland trails in the midst of a resort city. The park gets its name from the fact that the Susan Constant landed here weeks before finally settling at Jamestown. 2,770 acres hold swamps, dunes, cabins, campgrounds, a boat ramp, indoor aquariums, and a large variety of wildlife. The main entrance and visitor center are on Shore Drive. It's a great place to visit and a wonderful way to escape the crowds at the strip. You'll feel like you're in a different place all together. If you bring a boat with you on your vacation, you can put in at the Lynnhaven boat ramp over on the bayside. The Lynnhaven boat ramp and beach facility features 4 concrete boat launch lanes with associated temporary mooring areas, canoe/kayak launch area, boat trailer parking spaces, restrooms with shower and foot rinse areas, changing areas, car parking for beach access, an information kiosk, vending machines and a walkway (under the Lesner Bridge) to the Ocean Park Beach Area on the Chesapeake Bay. | The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is both a tourist attraction and an important transportation link. The 17-mile complex of bridges and tunnels connects the bayside of Virginia Beach to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. "Go to sea in your car" on this engineering marvel. You can stop and get out of your car at the southern island that's at the base of one of the tunnels. There's a restaurant there with nice big windows so you can watch the boats go by. There's also a fishing pier, if you want to try catching something. Or just stop, take a break from driving, and enjoy being out in the middle of the widest part of the bay. If you're lucky you might see a Navy ship or even a submarine go by. The Adam Thoroughgood House is a historic house museum on the western branch of the Lynnhaven River. Built in the late 17th century, this little brick house recalls the English cottage architecture of the period. Herb and flower gardens. Open 6 days a week for guided tours. The Lynnhaven House is located on five acres of land near the Lynnhaven River which includes a small woods and gardens of herbs, vegetables, flax, cotton, peanuts, and tobacco. Household skills crafts that produced the early lifestyle are still practiced here. Docents in 18th century attire provide tours of the furnished home. Virginia Beach Hotels and LodgingThere's only one hotel on the Chesapeake Bay side of Virginia Beach, the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center, but there are plenty of other options throughout the resort area and they're all a short drive from the bay. See a complete list of Virginia Beach hotels 
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