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Inside Background
Architecture 
While Virginia Beach is in one sense a resort city boasting a beautiful beach...
Last edited: 12 May 2008
Culture 
Virginia Beach comes alive from May to September. Temperatures are moderate and...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
Health & Safety 
The number 1 safety tip concerns ocean safety:  pay attention to Flag...
Last edited: 26 April 2008
History 
History of Virginia Beach: Virginia Beach's history began on April 26, 1603...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Neighborhoods 
Virginia Beach is comprised of over 20 distinctive neighborhoods and...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
Tourist Board Info 
The Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau operates an informative...
Last edited: 07 May 2008
Introduction 
Virginia Beach has all the elements of a classic seaside resort: gorgeous...
Last edited: 10 July 2006
Travelers with Disabilities 
Beach Access for the Disabled Access via ramps for the disabled are located at...
Last edited: 25 July 2008
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service 
The number 1 safety tip concerns ocean safety:  pay attention to Flag...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Virginia Beach is served by the nearby Norfolk International Airport, located...
Last edited: 05 July 2009
Getting Around 
Understanding the layout of the area is helpful as you contemplate which hotel...
Last edited: 19 February 2008
Public Transportation 
Visitors to Virginia Beach will appreciate the convenience of the VB Wave, the...
Last edited: 29 April 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
While rental cars are available from a selection of major companies at the...
Last edited: 29 April 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The Fun Never Ends Along The Virginia Beach Boardwalk! If you're a vacationer...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Family Travel 
There is so much for families to do in Virginia Beach.  The area is truly...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Nightlife 
Peabody's (Dancing & Club) - Various theme nights like College Night, Teen...
Last edited: 08 August 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
First Landing State Park Away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby main...
Last edited: 29 May 2008
The Performing Arts 
With the expertise of the Arts & Humanities Commission leading the way, it...
Last edited: 06 March 2008
Shopping 
Lynnhaven Mall off 264 and Lynnhaven Pkwy has almost every store you can think...
Last edited: 22 June 2007
Sports & Activities 
Mount Trashmore - If you’ve had all the sand you can stand, you might like Mt...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
Azalea Gardens 
This is actually located right next to the Norfolk Airport, a few miles...
Last edited: 23 March 2009
Fishing 
While you don't normally think of fishing when vacationing in Virginia...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Kayaking Trips 
Kayaking in Virginia Beach is so great because of all of the various waterways...
Last edited: 07 March 2008
Pirate's Paradise Miniature Golf 
Pirate's Paradise Miniature Golf offers a challenging 18-hole mini golf...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
Red Wing Lake Golf 
Red Wing Lake is a newly renovated golf course at the Virginia Beach...
Last edited: 12 March 2008
Tours by Water 
Virginia's Jewel - Virginia's Jewel is a luxury yacht that conducts sightseeing...
Last edited: 30 September 2009
Adam Thoroughgood House 
Thoroughgood House is quite a treat!  The docent guides are very knowledgeable...
Last edited: 05 December 2006
Virginia Beach Boardwalk 
The 3 mile-long Boardalk is just beautiful. From sunrise to sunset there is...
Last edited: 25 June 2009
Zavi Hair Design Studio 
Zavi Hair Design Studio is a private hair studio located in Salon Plaza in the...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
With the ocean being the main attraction, it's no surprise that seafood is tops...
Last edited: 04 April 2007
Breakfast 
If you get tired of the complimentary breakfast bar at your hotel, you might...
Last edited: 25 March 2008
Cheap Eats 
Virginia Beach on a Budget You don’t have to dig deep in your pockets to enjoy...
Last edited: 26 June 2007
Dining with a View 
Mahi Mah's in Virginia has great food and you can sit out on the patio and...
Last edited: 29 May 2008
Family-friendly Dining 
Smokey Bones is located in an outparcel of Pembroke Mall (near the corner of...
Last edited: 06 March 2008
Late-night Dining 
Mahi Mah's located in the Ramada on the Beach at 6th St. Rudee's on the Inlet...
Last edited: 27 July 2007
Special Occasion Dining 
Steinhilber's  sets the standard for fine food, good service, and southern...
Last edited: 06 March 2008
Seafood Restaurants 
Captain George's Seafood on Laskin Road has been a tourist favorite for years...
Last edited: 13 April 2007
Abbey Road Restaurant 
Great place to have a cocktail and relax.  A must for beer lovers or Beatles...
Last edited: 07 September 2008
Anchor Inn 
The Anchor Inn At  Marina Shores closed on Dec 31. 2005. The Anchor INN...
Last edited: 02 December 2007
Chester's Upper Deck 
The Upper Deck restaurant no longer has a buffet. They now offer a quality menu...
Last edited: 08 May 2009
Hot Tuna 
Offers really good food and service and great margaritas. After 9:30p the bar...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Pi Pizzeria 
Fancy pizza parlor with other items on the menu and a small bar in the back...
Last edited: 07 August 2008
Rockafeller's Restaurant 
Since 1989,  Rockafeller’s Seafood Restaurant has allowed guests to relax in...
Last edited: 25 August 2008
Terrapin Restaurant 
Terrapin Restaurant A contemporary American restaurant serving contemporary...
Last edited: 08 September 2006
TEXAS Steakhouse & Saloon 
Texas Steakhouse and Saloon offers a deep southern Texas atmosphere with...
Last edited: 25 June 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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