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Eastern Shore:
Cross the 17-mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
(left) and enter a 70-mile stretch of quiet fishing villages, untouched
beaches, nature preserves, and small monuments to history. Visit
the famed Assateague ponies, or marvel at the realistic detail of
duck decoys exhibited and sold in shops throughout. (:45 to the
start of the shore)
Colonial Williamsburg:
The 18th-century world of Virginia was
not always a bucolic paradise. Discover a village where angry mobs,
armed soldiers, and the rumblings of revolution are a daily occur-
rence. But so are candlelit celebrations, horse-and-carriage rides,
and journeys into the routines of life more than 200 years old. (1:10)
Outer Banks:
The barrier islands to the south envelop such sites
of quintessential Americana as Kitty Hawk and the takeoff point of
the first airplane, a chain of historic lighthouses, and the East
Coast’s tallest sand dune. (2:00)
Navigating more
than 800,000
gallons (3,028,000
liters) of aquatic life
should keep even the
antsiest kids captivated
for hours at the Virginia Aquarium &
Marine Science Center. Hundreds of
hands-on exhibits tell the tale of the
region’s marshland and sea life.
If you like the boardwalk vibe … San Diego, California’s
Oceanfront Boardwalk offers a West Coast spin on the Virginia
Beach experience. Rent surf gear, ride the Giant Dipper roller
coaster, or grab an outdoor restaurant table and take in a beach
volleyball competition. (172)
If you are looking for another great fishing destination …
snag your trophy fish in
Los Cabos, Mexico
, where sailfish, marlin,
tuna, bonito, and even sharks are common catches. (248)
If the great seafood draws you to Virginia Beach,
you can’t go
wrong with
New Orleans, Louisiana
, a city that celebrates its
shellfish, from neighborhood crawfish boils to five-star restaurants
featuring oysters on the half-shell. (64)