Virginia Beach, VirginiaNorwegian LadyVirginia Aquarium and Marine Science CentersSandbridge BeachFirst Landing State ParkCape Henry LighthouseWJLZ-FM (Virginia Beach)
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Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia Beach district, Virginia, United States of about 452,745 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit: 40 forts & heritage, 43 beaches & coast and 25 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Norwegian Lady, The Old Coast Guard Station and Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art.

36.8529° N, 75.9780° WPop. 452,745

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km212
Must-see117
Notable161
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Norwegian Lady, attraction near Virginia Beach
Must-see

Norwegian Lady

Attraction · 1 km

The Old Coast Guard Station, museum near Virginia Beach
Must-see

The Old Coast Guard Station

Museum · 1 km

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, museum near Virginia Beach
Must-see

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum · 1 km

Places near Virginia Beach by type

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One day from Virginia Beach

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:21 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Virginia Beach
  2. First Landing State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Tidewater Arboretumpark · 45 min
  4. WJLZ-FM (Virginia Beach)beach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sandbridge Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centersnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Virginia Beach
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Virginia Beach?

Norwegian Lady (attraction, about 1 km), The Old Coast Guard Station (museum, about 1 km), Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (museum, about 1 km), De Witt Cottage (heritage site, about 2 km), Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centers (nature spot, about 4 km), Sandbridge Beach (beach, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Virginia Beach?

212 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 43 beaches & coast, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 parks, 15 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Virginia Beach?

De Witt Cottage, about 2 km by road; Camp Pendleton CTC (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Virginia Beach?

Linkhorn Bay, about 4 km by road; Deary Cove (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Virginia Beach?

Start in Virginia Beach, visit First Landing State Park, then Tidewater Arboretum, then WJLZ-FM (Virginia Beach), then Sandbridge Beach, then Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centers, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.