State Parks, Museums, & Historical Sites

Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel allows you to see the mighty surge of the Atlantic Ocean, the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, and the soaring grace of an engineering marvel. the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is a scenic shortcut connecting Virginia's Eastern Shore with Virginia's mainland in Virginia Beach near Norfolk. More...

Mount Trashmore Park
World-renowned Mount Trashmore Park is 165 acres, 60 feet high, over 800 feet long. Facilities include picnic shelters, playground areas, volleyball courts, parking, vending machines and restrooms. The park also has a walking trail that measures approximately 1.45 miles.

Cape Henry Lighthouse
Silently guards the entry way into the Chesapeake Bay. The Lighthouse is opened to the public on a seasonal schedule.

The Old Coast Guard Station
The Old Coast Guard Station, museum and gift shop are housed in a former Coast Guard/Service Station, the only existing station in Virginia.

Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Virginia Beach’s famous 3-mile oceanfront promenade is the place to see and be seen. Newly renovated with larger-than-life sculptures and landscaped park areas. More...

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Enjoy the unique beauty of the area, learn about wildlife, and participate in environmental education and wildlife-dependent recreation.

Virginia Living Museum
If you're wild about wildlife, the Virginia Living Museum is the place to go. From bobcats to horseshoe crabs this indoor/outdoor attraction is a wild unforgettable encounter for all ages, and it's centrally located between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach.