Adam Thoroughgood House
1636 Parish Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 460-7588

Adam Thorough good arrived in Virginia in 1621 as an indentured servant and in 1636 was granted a land parcel. It was thought the house dates circa 1680 and was probably built by one of his grandsons, although recent archaeology suggests it may have been built as late as 1720 (Davis, Marc. "For one man, house's age is much more than just a number".

The house is one of the oldest houses from early Colonial period and provides insight into the kind of lifestyle lived by the gentry in Princess Anne County.

Restored in 1957, today it is a museum and is open to the public.

The house is owned by the City of Virginia Beach, which acquired it in 2003.

For more information, hours and special programs call (757) 460-7588 or the Francis Land House at 757-385-5100

Bayville City Park
4132 First Court Rd Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
(757)460-7569

 
About the Park:

• Volleyball Courts
• Horseshoe Pits
• Shared-Use Path
• Picnic Tables
• Grills
• Fishing Pond
• Public Restrooms
• Vending Machines

• Six Lighted Tennis Courts
• Four Lighted Basketball Courts
• Two Lighted Softball Fields
• Three Large Group Picnic Shelters
• Playgrounds
• Shuffleboard Courts
• 20-Hole Disc Golf Course

Chicks Beach
Lookout Road Virginia Beach, Virginia  23455

The area known as Chicks Beach is located down Pleasure House Rd. and heads west to the left of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to the end of the Chicks Beach neighborhood where it meets with Navy Station Little Creek. Chicks Beach extends Easterly to the right of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and extends for about 1 mile west towards the Lesner Bridge and stops where Lookout Rd. changes names to Indian Hill.

Besides the Lee Ave. access, the western most access is from the cul-de-sac of Ocean view Ave. Parking is free in designated spots along the road in the neighborhood. Don’t disobey parking signs and NEVER block a driveway, you will be ticketed or towed if you block a residential driveway or parking spot.

A parking lot is available from 8:00am – 4:00pm daily for $5.00 per car at the Alexander’s parking lot at the end of Fentress Ave on the beach. Cars must be removed by 4:00pm for restaurant customers’ usage.

First Landing State Park
 2500 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757) 412-2300

Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, First Landing State Park is located by the Chesapeake Bay. The park, which is Virginia’s most visited state park, is nestled in Virginia Beach. First Landing offers boating, swimming, nature and history programs, hiking, biking, picnicking, a boat launch, cabins and 20 miles of trails on 2,888 acres. It also has campsites with water and electric hook-ups and nearby access to restrooms and showers.

The park's name was changed in 1997 from Seashore State Park to First Landing State Park to reflect its heritage as the first place where members of the Virginia Company landed. They went on to settle Jamestown.

FISHING, BOATING: Fishing and crabbing are popular from the Narrows located between Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay. A valid Virginia saltwater fishing license is required. Annual parking-launching passports are available by calling 1-800-933-PARK.
Boating: Motorboats and other small craft may be launched from the Narrows boat ramp located at the 64th Street extension in the park’s southern area. Facilities include the use of launching ramps, parking for cars and boat trailers and restrooms. No swimming in the Narrows or at boat launch.

Canoes and kayaks are not available for rent within the park but can be rented from outfitters nearby in Virginia Beach.
NATURE, HISTORY PROGRAMS: The park offers many various self-guided and guided programs that cover crabbing, junior rangers, beach walks, nature hikes and structured environmental education programs. Large clubs, school groups and community organizations can request specific historical, cultural and environmental programming related to their educational goals. The park participates in Virginia's State Parks: Your Backyard Classrooms, a 40-activity curriculum guide used by K- 12 teachers and home-school coordinators. Call the park for more detail.

The area's biggest paddle sports event of the year, PaddleFest, takes place at First Landing in mid-September. There's something for both newcomers and pros alike at this hands-on event. Associated parking and try-out fees support the park.

Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightment
215 67th Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

Our Mission
The Mission of the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) is to help people transform their lives for the better, through research, education, and application of core concepts found in the Edgar Cayce readings and kindred materials that seek to manifest the love of God and all people and promote the purposefulness of life, the oneness of God, the spiritual nature of humankind, and the connection of body, mind, and spirit.

About Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Edgar Cayce (1877–1945) founded the non-profit Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) in 1931, to explore spirituality, holistic health, intuition, dream interpretation, psychic development, reincarnation, and ancient mysteries—all subjects that frequently came up in the more than 14,000 documented psychic readings given by Cayce.
The Mission of the A.R.E. is to help people transform their lives for the better, through research, education, and application of core concepts found in the Edgar Cayce readings and kindred materials that seek to manifest the love of God and all people and promote the purposefulness of life, the oneness of God, the spiritual nature of humankind, and the connection of body, mind, and spirit.

With an international headquarters in Virginia Beach, Va., a regional headquarters in Houston, regional representatives throughout the U.S., Edgar Cayce Centers in 37 countries, and individual members in more than 70 countries, the A.R.E. community is a global network of individuals.

A.R.E. conferences, international tours, camps for children and adults, regional activities, and study groups allow like-minded people to gather for educational and fellowship opportunities worldwide.

A.R.E. offers membership benefits and services that include a quarterly body-mind-spirit member magazine, Venture Inward; a member newsletter covering the topics of ancient mysteries, personal spirituality, and holistic health; and access to the entire set of readings in an exclusive online database.

A.R.E.’s publishing arm, A.R.E. Press, began publishing books in 1931, and has since branched out into DVDs, CDs, ebooks, and digital media. In 2009, the organization launched a second imprint, 4th Dimension Press, in order to offer additional like-minded materials. Individuals can purchase A.R.E. Press/4th Dimension Press products in nearly any bookstore or online at ARECatalog.com.

Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. also maintains an affiliation with Atlantic University, which offers continuing education classes and a master's degree program in Transpersonal Studies; the Cayce/Reilly® School of Massotherapy, a leader in holistic education, wellness, and healthcare; and maintains an onsite Health Center & Spa at its Virginia Beach headquarters, where many of the health readings remedies are offered along with massage therapy.

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Beach Events
Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach 23451 (between 1st Street and 40th Street)

Ocean Breeze Water Park
849 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach 
(757) 422-4444      

 
Sunday through Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm

Ocean Breeze Waterpark offers 16 waterslides, the 1 million-gallon Runaway Bay wave pool, the Buccaneer Bay Water Playground and other fantastic attractions. Enjoy our private poolside cabanas, Island Trader Gift Shop or any of our annual events and daily activities!

Children Areas and Attractions

Ocean Breeze Waterpark is filled with slides and activities for small children! In addition to the newly renovated Buccaneer Bay, there are also many other rides for parents and children to enjoy together!

Motor World
700 S. Birdneck Rd Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757) 422-6419
 
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Motor World is “your place to race” in Virginia Beach, Virginia featuring 11 go-kart tracks, 250 Karts with 16 different style Go-Karts to choose from. Now Open at Motor World is our adventurous Adult Speed Track, our brand new European-style racetrack that is guaranteed to get your adrenaline going!

Open year-round at Motor World is Splat Zone. With 2 paintball fields, inflatable bunkers, shooting range and pro shop, you’ll never run out of ammo or things to shoot.

Be sure to check out our heart-pounding Skycoaster, Gravity Storm, Bumper Boats, Kiddie & Thrill Rides and our unique but challenging Shipwreck Mini-Golf.

Open 7 days a week 10am, March 1st thru September. Open `til midnight Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open weekends year-round, weather permitting.

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Museum                                                       
717 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
(757)385-FISH         

Admission Prices

• Children under 3 are free. Guests 12 and older are considered adults.
• Active duty military personnel only are offered $1 off Aquarium admission with a valid ID.
• Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Advance tickets may be purchased with a credit card by calling Guest Services at (757) 385-0300,
  between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., 7 days a week.

Helpful Hints for Your Visit

• Visit the Aquarium before 10 a.m. or after 2 p.m. for smaller crowds.
• See all there is to see! Try starting your visit at the Marsh Pavilion, then walk the Nature Trail or drive to the Bay & Ocean Pavilion. There's free parking at both buildings.
• Check out our combo pricing for the best value on Aquarium admission plus an IMAX® movie or boat trip.

Norfolk Botanical Gardens
6700 Azalea Garden Road Norfolk, Virginia 23518
(757) 441-5830    

Our Garden has grown from humble beginnings as a WPA project to a 155-acre garden filled with thousands of plants. More than thirty themed gardens are spread across site. Some gardens focus on a single plant (camellias, hydrangeas, roses), others look at a plant from a specific region (Japan, Virginia), while others provide homeowners with great ideas and or new plants to use in their own garden.

MacArthur Center 
700 Monticello Ave Norfolk, Virginia 23510
(757) 627-6000