By Laura Nowak
Virginia
beach is a fun place to visit because you have several
beaches to visit, along with shopping, restaurants and the boardwalk to explore. The weather is almost always pleasant so you can enjoy some sort of excursion all the time. It is famous for themed festivals.
Weather
Virginia Beach has mild temperatures most of the year and its summer lasts from May through October, when the temperatures reach the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit. The rest of the year temperatures range from the upper 40s in January to the high 60s in April.
Beaches
Virginia Beach stretches for more than 35 miles along waterfront property, and is home to three well-known beaches. If you want to relax, you may opt for Chesapeake Bay Beach. If you prefer a tourist atmosphere, you may enjoy the resort Beach, where you can comb the three-mile boardwalk looking for bargains before soaking up some rays. Sandbridge is a secluded little beach.
Festivals
Virginia Beach hosts different festivals throughout the year, especially in the spring and summer. Some of their specialties include a Beach Music Weekend, where bands will play oldies of "beach" music and you can dance away with the sand and stars.
Accommodations
Virginia Beach has several different kinds of accommodations available, depending on your budget. Off-season rooms at a hotel can range from $65 to $120, while they can spike up to $200 in season. Try to stay right on the beach to make the experience more enjoyable.
Old Cape Henry Lighthouse
The Lighthouse was built in 1792 and still guards the Chesapeake Bay. This light was originally designed and built by John McComb, but the original was destroyed during the Civil War, so in the 1870s was rebuilt and in 1881 it was relit. You may walk through the lighthouse daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $4 a person.
About the Author:
Laura Nowak is a freelance writer who combines her love of travel and research to write travel articles. She has been published in various print and online publications, including the "Western Herald," where she wrote arts and entertainment articles. Nowak earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in practical writing from Western Michigan University.
