10 reasons why I should have considered Virginia Beach this year

I've honestly never been to Virginia Beach. I live in PA, I've been to Daytona beach, Myrtle beach, Ormond beach, Isle of Palms, Rehobeth beach, and Ocean City Maryland but I've never been to Virginia beach. Not sure why really. Virginia beach isn't too bad of a drive compared to some of the others I've been to. I'm thinking that maybe our next beach vacation we'll definitely consider Virginia Beach. Here is a list of 10 reasons why I would consider it (no particular order):

1.  We aren't really a flying family.  Driving is generally cheaper for a family of 5 and we love to see the sites and stop when we feel like it.

2.  Virginia beach would be more cost effective for us in travel expenses (IE.  Not as much money for gas and food stops on the way there).

3.  I have family that live near Virginia beach.  I think it would be neat to meet them there and spend a day together.

4.  My boys have been bugging me to go pier fishing.  You can do that at Virginia Beach.

5.  We have never been to the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.  My family loves aquariums.  Just something about the allure of seeing creatures you can't normally see close up. The tranquility of seeing the sea creatures swiming around in the clear waters.  Oh man I really want to go now.

6.  During the summer months you can catch nightly entertainment in an area they call Beach Street USA.  I like the name.  Sounds like all kinds of fun things go on when that is up and running.

7.  I think my hubby and my boys would love to see the Military Aviation Museum.  I could just imagine my toddlers eyes.

8.  Would you believe I've never seen a lighthouse up close?  Truly I haven't.  Virginia beach apparently has a Cape Henry Lighthouse and Memorial Park.  I think that would be a site to see!

9.  Virginia Beach offers budget friendly and family friendly packages like Beach/Busch Gardens family package for 3 days and 2 nights, Fishing for fun afternoon charter package, build your own package and more.  That would make it so easy for me to find something to fit our budget AND something my family will enjoy.

10.  Virginia Beach has something called "Family Great Adventures Series".  My family could participate in an adventure along the ocean front to help solve a mystery or watch a movie on a giant inflatable movie screen.  I've never seen anything like that on the beach.  The best part, it's free!


I had booked and paid for my family's vacation months ago.  Typing all this up though I'm thinking, why didn't I look more into Virginia Beach??  Well now I know for next time.  Would have been much closer too.

Have you ever been to Virginia Beach?  What was your favorite thing to do?  If you haven't been, would you consider?



***I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Virginia Beach Tourism blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here***



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