Area Attractions
Virginia Beach, the site of our 2012 District Convention and Centennial Celebration, is located in the Tidewater area of Virginia along the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to the many interesting activities in Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads and Norfolk, numerous other areas are close by or within a few hours' drive.
So, start making your vacation plans now that include the four-day Convention and Centennial Celebration with an opportunity to explore an expansive list of interesting and exciting possibilities, many so rich in history.
Virginia Beach is close to Yorktown and Jamestown, America's early settlements; Chincoteague Island, home of the ponies; Charlottesville, home of the University of Virginia founded by Thomas Jefferson and his home at Monticello; Williamsburg, where visitors can experience America's colonial days; Washington, D. C., our nation's capital only four hours away; the eastern shore of Maryland and Annapolis, home of the U.S. Naval Academy and Maryland's capital; and Baltimore and its famous Harbor which will be commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
Here are a few websites to help you start your vacation planning.
Norfolk: norfolk.gov/
Virginia Beach: visitvirginiabeach.com; vabeach.com
Hampton Roads: hamptonroads.com
Jamestown: historicjamestowne.org
Chincoteague Island: chincoteague.com; chincoteaguechamber.com
Williamsburg: visitwilliamsburg.com; colonialwilliamsburg.com
Charlottesville: charlottesville.org
Monticello: monticello.org
Richmond: visitrichmondva.com; richmond.com
Alexandria: visitalexandriava.com
Washington, DC: washington.org; thedistrict.com
Annapolis: visitannapolis.org
Baltimore: baltimorecity.gov; baltimore.org
Operation Sail: opsail.org
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