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Coastal Explorer Owl Creek Salt Marsh Trips ~
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Three things to know:
- Leisurely 30-minute narrated trip on pontoon boat on the last undeveloped salt marsh in Virginia Beach.
- Wildlife includes Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and Wading birds.
- Learn about the history and ecology of Owl Creek and the Museum's conservation efforts.
Want to know more? Click Here
Saturday and Sunday May 22 to June 6
Daily June 7 to Labor Day
Saturday and Sunday Septmeber 7 to early October
Virginia Marine Science Museum, 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach (757)437-4949
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Dolphin Watching Boat Trips ~
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Three things to know:
- Observe playfull Bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.
- Power Catamaran Atlantic Princess is comfortable and quiet.
- Guides explain dolphin social behaviors and latest research.
Want to know more? Click Here
Reservations required
Fee charged
Late April to early September
Virginia Marine Science Museum (757)437-BOAT
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America Rover Cruises ~
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Three things to know:
- Largest three-masted topsail schooner under U.S. flag.
- Narrated tour of Norfolk Harbor and the world`s largest naval base.
- Legend is that the distinctive red sails were a sailmaker`s mistake, but that the owners liked and kept them.
Want to know more? Click Here
Daily narrated 2/3 hr, day/evening cruises April 17-late Oct
American Rover Dock, Watershide Dirve, Norfolk (757) 627-SAIL
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Carrie B. Harbor Cruises ~
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Three things to know:
- Narrated cruise of Norfolk Harbor and world`s largest naval base on reproduction of 19th-century Mississippi riverboat.
- Captain Mark started working on the boat at the age of 15. He is very knowledgeable and cruise ships entering the port will often request he give a tour to the ship`s passengers.
- Carries B. has been giving tours of Norfolk Harbor since 1959.
Want to know more? Click Here
Daily narrated 1.5/2.5 hr, day/evening cruises: April to Oct
Ticket fee
Waterside Festival Marketplace, Waterside Drive, Norfolk (757) 393-4735
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Chrysler Hall Performing Arts Theater ~
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Three things to know:
- Elegent 2,500 seat theater is home to the Virginia Symphony and Norfolk Forum lectures.
- Broadway at Chrysler Hall series brings touring productions of popular Broadway shows to Norfolk.
- Chrysler Hall hosts a wide range of performances and event throughout the year.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round
215 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk (757)664-6464
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Commodore Theatre ~
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Three things to know:
- Restored 1945 art deco movie theater.
- THX and Dolby Digital sound system.
- Sandwiches, pizza, desserts, wine, beer, sodas ordered by phone directly from your table while watching a first run movie.
Want to know more? Click Here
1st run movies with food/beverage table and balcony seating
421 High Street, Olde Town Portsmouth (757) 393-6962
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d`Art Center ~
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Three things to know:
- Artists have their own studio areas which doubles ad exhibit space.
- Talk with the artists, look at the work, or buy a piece.
- Art classes are available for both children and adults.
Want to know more? Click Here
30 Studios where artists create and sell fine art
125 College Place, Norfolk
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Golf ~
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Three things to know:
- Golf is a year round sport in Virginia Beach.
- Water is a major hazard - both fresh and salt water varieties.
- Managed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC od Virginia Beach is the only Touenament Players Club form Maine to the Carolinas and is open to all golfers.
Want to know more? Click Here
10 courses in Virginia Beach including Arnold Palmer and Robery Trent Jones designs.
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Harrison Opera House ~
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Three things to know:
- Home of the Virginia Opera.
- 1,632 seats means that everyone is close to the stage.
- Forget Italian! Opera comes with subtitles so everyone understands.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round
160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk (757) 623-1223 or Toll Free (866) 673-7282
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Kayaking/Eco Tours ~
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Three things to know:
- Guided tours mean no kayaking experience needed.
- There are 121 miles of kayak trails in Virginia Beach.
- Kayak quiet inland waters or ocean kayak with the dolphins.
Want to know more?
Sand Bridge Eco Sports
Wild River Outfitters
Sandbridge Eco Sports (800) 695-4212, Wild River Outfiters (877) 431-8566
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Little Theatre of Virginia Beach ~
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Three things to know:
- The little Theatre of Virginia Beach is the city`s oldest continually operating all-volunteer community theatre.
- Five shows plus a summer musical.
- Live theatre at affordable prices.
Want to know more? Click Here
Year-round Drama and Musicals
Friday and Saturday, and Sunday matinees
Call box office for schedule
Tickets at theatre box office
24th Street and Barberton Drive (757) 428-9233
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Murder Mystery Dinner Show ~
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Three things to know:
- If the actors look familiar, it`s because you may have seen some of them on TV recently.
- Angelo`s has been staging Murder Mysteries for over 10 years.
- Solve the mystery and you win a prize. Hint: The butler did it!.
Full dinner buffet and Murder Mystery
May to September open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday
September to May open only Friday and Saturday
Reservations required
Angelo`s Colonial Inn, 2809 Atlantic, Virginia Beach (757) 425-0347
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Mystery Dinner Playhouse ~
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Three things to know:
- Murdered by the Mob: A roaring 20`s gangster murder mystery, April 30 - November 6, 2004.
- Welcome to the Lydia LaJoy, and a couple of cute chorines sire to turn the head of even the toughest mobster.
- The boss himself, Danny D`Angelo is sure to make an appearance, along with several of his, uh, "business associates".
Want to know more? Click Here
Dinner and a murder mystery
Memorial Day to Labor Day open Wednesday through Saturday
Labor Day to Memorial Day open only Friday and Saturday
Advanced prepaid reservations required
DoubleTree Hotel, 1900 Pavilion Drive, Virginia Beach (888) 471-4802
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nTELOS Pavilion Harbor Center ~
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Three things to know:
- From early May to late October, world famous artists and groups from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Dashboard Confessional.
- Seating under the pavilion roof and lawn spaces.
- Beer and wine (with valid photo id); food service.
Tickets from Ticketmaster or at the Harbor Center box office
Crawford Street, Olde Town Portsmouth
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Rudee Inlet Charters ~
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Three things to know:
- Fishing charters for blakc bass, croaker and spot go 1/2 to 12 miles offshore.
- Friendly dolphins play tag with the cruise boat. Watch for pelicans and other marine birds.
- Head boats provide all of the fishing gear: rod, reel, boat and tackle.
Want to know more? Click Here
Head boat fishing charters mid-May to mid-September
Dolphin watching cruises mid-May to early October
Ticket fee
Virginia Beach Fishing Center, Rudee Inlet, 200 Winston Salem Ave. Virginia Beach (757) 422-5700
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Scope ~
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Three things to know:
- Scope is home to the AHL Norfolk Admirals hockey team and Arean Racing USA.
- When the circus, skating shows, and rock concerts come to twon, you'll see them at Scope.
- "Scope" was originally named "Kaleidoscope" when it opened it 1972.
Want to know more? Click Here
Year-round sports events, conventions, concerts and shows
Exhibit hall and meeting rooms also available
201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk (757) 664-6464
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Spirit of Norfolk Cruises ~
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Three things to know:
- Fully enclosed and climate controlled, you'll sightsee, dine, dance and be entertained all at the same time.
- Cruise the Elizabeth River, Hampton Roads Harbor, Norfolk Naval Base and along the Norfolk skyline.
- Norfolk Naval Station is the world`s biggest naval base.
Want to know more? Click Here
Daily cruises year-round
Naval Base Sightseeing Luch Cruises
Evening Dinner and Special Theme Cruises
Ticket fee
Waterside Festival Marketplace, Waterside Drive, Norfolk (757) 625-FUNN
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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center ~
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Three things to know:
- The Roper is home for Virginia Musical Theatre, The Hurrah Players, Virginia Ballet Theatre, The Virginia Arts Festival and Commonwealth Theatre Company.
- The 900-seat theatre was orginially a Loew's movie house opened in 1926.
- The Roper sat empty for two decades until restored and reopened in 2000.
Want to know more? Click Here
Year-round schedule of music, dance and theatre
340 Granby Street, Norfolk (757) 822-1450
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The Generic Theater ~
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Three things to know:
- Since 1981 The Generic has challenged and delighted audiences with new, differnce and offbeat theatre.
- New plays for Dog Days series features new and never-before-produced plays.
- The Generic is always looking fornew plays and emerging playwrights.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round
Off Broadway Theater
912 W. 21st Street, Norfolk (757) 441-2160
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The NorVa ~
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Three things to know:
- No sitting! There are a few chairs scattered around, but most people stand.
- State-of-the-art V-DOSC sound system for bigger, better and clearer sound; beer, wine and soft drinks; pizza, hamburgers and hotdogs.
- 1,500 people can crowd into the NorVa`s three levels.
Want to know more? Click Here
Great musicians and performers year-round
317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk (757) 627-4547
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Town Point Park ~
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Three things to know:
- More than 2 million people a year flock to Town Point Park for concerts, festivals, movies and other events - check out the Web site for a schedule.
- Seven-acre Park has an outdoor concert amphitheatre overlooking the Elizabeth River.
- People stroll the Park during the day to watch the comings and goings in the harbor and to see the boats tied up at the piers.
Want to know more? Click Here
Festivals and events from March through December
Waterside Drive, Norfolk (757) 441-2345
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Undersea Adventures ~
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Three things to know:
- Ocean Discoveries is an interacitve, hands-on two-hour boat trip conducted by Marine Biologists and Oceanographers.
- SCUBA trips dive the intriguing wrecks of the Mid-Atlantic: World War II casualties, fishing trawlers, tankers, liberty ships, sailing vessels, freighters, barges, supply ships, and schooners.
- During the summer and fall the Bottlenose Dolphins jump and play daily in their natural habitat along the Virginia Beach shoreline.
Want to know more? Click Here
Sunset Dolphin cruises: mid-May to mid-October
Day and overnight SCUBA trips: mid-May to end of November
Day eco-cruise Ocean Discoveries cruises
Virginia Beach Fishing Center, Rudee Inlet, 200 Winston Ave, Virginia Beach (757) 481-3688
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Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater ~
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Three things to know:
- From early May to late October, world famous artists and groups from Rob Strwart to Britney Spears to Linkin Park.
- Seating for 7,500 under to pavilion roof, 12,500 lawn spaces.
- Beer and wine (with valid photo id); snacks.
Want to know more? Click Here
Tickets from Ticketmaster or at the Amphitheater box office
3550 Celler Door Way, Virginia Beach (757) 671-8100
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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises ~
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Three things to know:
- Norfolk Naval Station is the biggest naval installation in the world.
- See aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, guided missile cruisers, and the other ships in port.
- Choice of air-conditioned enclosed deck, or let the sea breeze blow through your hair on the open air upper deck.
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Narrated daily 2-hour cruises early March to end December
Ticket fee
Nauticus, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk (757) 627-7406
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Virginia Beach Farmer`s Market ~
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Three things to know:
- Open-air market featuring fresh local and regional produce, butcher shop, dairy store, florist, organic grocery, herb shop, gift shop and country restaurant.
- Special events help April through December.
- Hoedowns featuring Line Dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open year-round
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Wells Theatre ~
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Three things to know:
- Home of the Virginia Stage Company, the region’s only fully professional theatre company.
- Now a restored example of Beaux-Arts Classicism décor and a National Historic Landmark, the Wells opened in 1913.
- For a while in the 60`s, the Wells was an X-rated movie house with a notorious gin mill and brothel in the backstage area.
Want to know more? Click Here
Year-round live theater productions
Monticello & Tazewell Streets, Norfolk (757) 627-1234
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Whale Watching Boat Trips ~
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Three things to know:
- 2-hour boat trip.
- Boat has heated, encloses area and open decks.
- Humpback whales are the predominant species.
Want to know more? Click Here
Open late December to mid-March
Reservations required
Virginia Marine Science Museum (757) 437-BOAT
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