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Address: 1636 Parish Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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This charming estate was built in 1680 and is the oldest brick home in the country. Noted for its English architecture and its herb and flower gardens.

Address: 4005 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge has 7700 acres of beach woodland marsh with migratory birds, marsh hawks, snow geese, loggerhead turtles, red foxes, and American Bald Eagles. Endangered species and other wildlife are on view in their natural habitat. Enjoy biking, hiking, and camping in these great outdoors.

Address: 583 Atlantic Ave, Fort Story, Fort Story, VA 23459

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This Virginia Beach icon was established in 1791, making it the country's oldest government built lighthouse. The lighthouse's storied career spanned nearly 100 years, beginning with its contribution to safe commerce on the Southeastern coast. Located near the site where the first English settlers landed in 1607, the...

Address: 2200 Parks Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Established in 1952, the Center promotes appreciation of contemporary art via exhibitions, studio classes, lectures, and educational outreach programs. Frequently changing exhibits showcase paintings, sculptures, glass, video, and photography from globally renowned artists. Recently ranked as one of the country's top...

Address: 2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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With an annual draw of more than a million visitors, this National Natural Landmark is the state's most popular state park. There are facilities for education, camping, hiking, cycling, picnicking, fishing, boating, crabbing, and swimming. There's also a camp store and laundry facilities. Built in the early 1930's,...

Address: 4405 Wishart Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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With nearly 90% of its original structure intact, this 1725 colonial home is among the country's best-preserved 18th-century buildings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Houses, this 1 1/2-story home is situated amidst five acres of wooded lands that boast vegetable gardens, cotton crops, and a Revolutionary...

Address: 300 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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This former landfill was reconstructed into a park, which is more than 60 feet high and 800 feet long with 165 acres of children's playgrounds and recreational facilities, including a state of the art skateboard park (helmets are required). Trails, two lakes, picnic facilities, and basketball and volleyball courts...

Address: 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Marine Science Museum, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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The Virginia Marine Science Museum offers several boat trips to get you closer to marine life. Seasonal whale and dolphin watching cruises are very popular, but don't limit yourself, because there are other intriguing options. Kids especially enjoy checking out the fish and marine invertebrates the guides haul up on...

Address: 24th Street & Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Founded as a Life-Saving Station in 1903 and served as a Coast Guard Station from 1915-1969. Following its decommission, the historic building sat idle for a decade and was slated for demolition when citizens intervened financially, resulting in the building's 1979 incarnation as a maritime museum. Exhibits chronicle...

Address: 13th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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Charming walkway commemorates the achievements of influential Virginians. Inaugurated in 1999, the first group of inductees included Arthur Ashe, Pearl Bailey, Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald, Patrick Henry, Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur, James Madison, George C. Marshall, Edgar Allan Poe, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson,...