Virginia Beach Entertainment
Virginia Beach is a great place to visit year round. While the summer, as well as late spring and early autumn, are great times to spend along the shore, there’s plenty to see and do in the Virginia Beach area in every season. Check out some of these great venues.
Angelo’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
3420 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
757-587-3883
http://www.maverickmurdermystery.com/
An interactive and scripted comedy murder mystery dinner show. They’re dying to show you a good time.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4005 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-301-7329
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/back_bay/
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 and is a 8,000-acre fresh water refuge bordering Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the barrier islands feature large sand dunes, maritime forests, fresh water marshes, ponds, ocean beach, and large impoundments for wintering wildfowl.
Captain Jack’s Club 21 Cruise
308 Mediterranean Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
757-305-9700
http://www.virginiabeachpirateship.com/
Guests 21 years of age or more can set sail on the Lost Pearl and enjoy a one and a half our cruise with plenty of good drink and dancing. Family fun cruise are also available.
False Cape State Park
4001 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
757-426-7128
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fal.shtml
False Cape State Park is part of The Outer Banks of Virginia, and lies on the Currituck Banks Peninsula, which is a mile-wide barrier spit between the Back Bay of the Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The park adjoins the state border with North Carolina and lies shortly north of Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge. It is one of the remaining undeveloped areas along the Atlantic Coast. Please note that there is no public vehicular access to the park.
First Landing State Park
64th Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
757-412-2300
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml
Formerly Seashore State Park, First Landing State Park is the site of the landing of the first English Colonists in 1607. Built in part by an all African-American Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933-1940, the park is a National Natural Landmark and National Historic Landmark and is Virginia’s most-visited state park.
Half Moon Open Mic
305 16th Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
757-428-4072
Check out the weekly open mic at Half Moon. All talents always welcome. Drum kit is set and ready but you may want to bring an extra crash.
McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach
On the Boardwalk between 2nd and 34th Streets annually.
2013 Dates: November 22, 2013 through January 1, 2014
Take a shiny journey into nautical, holiday, and adventure lands – all along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk. Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises – all in bright, colored lights against the clear night-time sky, are the stars of McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach. They are joined by Santa, elves, and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree. Over 30,000 families a year make this unique light show a part of their holiday celebration!
McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach opens nightly beginning at 5:30. Hours of operation are 5:30pm-10:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 5:30pm-11:00pm Friday-Saturday.
For more information: http://vbnightlife.com/events/mcdonald-s-holiday-lights-at-the-beach
Mount Trashmore Park
310 Edwin Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia
757-473-5237
Also known as just Mount Trashmore, Mount Trashmore Park is a city park covering 165 acres with two man-made mountains, two lakes, playgrounds and a skate path. Mount Trashmore was made by compacing layers of solid waste and clean soil.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Summer means beaches and boardwalks. Enjoy the 28-feet wide boardwalk that stretches three miles along the coast. The walk features a separate bike path for biking and surrey rentals. Summer nights see entertainment offered at four oceanfront stages located at 7th, 17th, and 24th and 31st Streets.
Verizon Wireless American Music Festival
Held annually. 2014 Dates August 29, 2014 to August 31, 2014
Located on stages at 7th, 17th, and 24th and 31st Streets.
Enjoy the sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B and more over Labor Day Weekend. This is one of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast. Performers in 2013 included Daughtry, Barenaked Ladies, Third Eye Blind, Three Dog Night, Edgar Winter, Modern English, Sugar Ray, WAR, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
For more info: http://www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/verizon-wireless-american-music-festival
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
757-385-3474
http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center offers 800,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and live animal habitats in the country. Enjoy hundreds of hands-on exhibits, outdoor aviary, nature trail, and marshlands. And don’t miss the 3D IMAX(R) Theater.
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