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- Destinations
- North America
- United States of America
- Virginia
- Virginia Coast
Virginia Coast
Virginia Beach, 110 miles (178km) east of Richmond, is one of
the most popular holiday resorts on the East Coast where thousands
of sun lovers flock each spring and summer for a traditional
beachfront vacation. Most visitors are drawn to the three-mile
(5km) long boardwalk, lined with numerous hotels and restaurants
overlooking part of the 20 miles (32km) of unbroken sand that
covers the coastline here. The beaches are excellent, and the town
hosts the East Coast Surfing Championships, as well as the North
American Sand Soccer Championships, each year. In fact, Virginia
Beach is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for having the
longest pleasure beach in the world.
Virginia Beach also has some interesting sightseeing
attractions, particularly the Virginia Marine Science Museum, the
most popular museum in the state. Historic landmarks include the
Old Cape Henry Lighthouse dating from 1791 and Adam Thoroughgood
House, built around 1680. There is also the First Landing Seashore
State Park (where the Jamestown settlers came ashore) offering
nature trails and boating. The Virginia Beach Amphitheater hosts a
number of productions throughout the summer.
Virginia Beach is located at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, and is
near to a number of interesting towns, including Chesapeake,
Hampton, Portsmouth and Suffolk. Its close proximity and resort
town infrastructure makes it an excellent base for exploring all of
the towns and hamlets of the Virginia coast.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.