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1636 Parrish Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia
757-460-7588 |
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According to the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society, Adam Thoroughgood arrived in America in 1621 as an indentured servant. In 1736, he was granted a land parcel. It is unknown specifically when the house was built or by whom, but it has a distinctly English cottage style. While here visit the gardens. The city of Virginia Beach also owns or operates the historic Lynnhaven and Francis Land houses.
Hours & Admission
Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Directions
From Independence, make a left onto Pleasure House Road, make a right on Thoroughgood Sq. and then a left on Thoroughgood Dr. and follow it to Parrish Dr. Photo Courtesy: Virginia Beach CVB
According to the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society, Adam Thoroughgood arrived in America in 1621 as an indentured servant. In 1736, he was granted a land parcel. It is unknown specifically when the house was built or by whom, but it has a distinctly English cottage style. While here visit the gardens. The city of Virginia Beach also owns or operates the historic Lynnhaven and Francis Land houses. Hours & Admission
Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. Location
South of U.S. Highway 13 (Northampton Blvd.) or east of Highway 225 (Independence Blvd.). Directions
From Independence, make a left onto Pleasure House Road, make a right on Thoroughgood Sq. and then a left on Thoroughgood Dr. and follow it to Parrish Dr. Photo Courtesy: Virginia Beach CVB
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2500 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia
757-412-2300 |
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The park is on the national register of historic places and the national register of natural landmarks. It was here in 1607 that English settlers made their "first landing" in America before traveling on to settle Jamestown north of this site. Numerous recreational activities also add to the park's popularity, including swimming, boating, nature and history programs, hiking, biking, beach walks, picnicking, cabins and 19 miles of trails including Bald Cypress trail. Hours & Admission
Daily. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 64 (I-64), exit 282 (Northampton Blvd./U.S. 13) towards the bay bridge. Exit Shore Dr. (Route 60) south. The park entrance is approx. 4.5 miles. Photo Courtesy: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
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5535 Centerville Road
Williamsburg, Virginia
757-259-5360 |
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Rich in history, this park preserves one of the first free black settlements in America (1803), the Revolutionary War Battle of Spenser's Ordinary (1781), three 17th-century homes and a botanical ellipse garden. This 600-acre park also features approximately 1.8 miles of hiking trails and more than 15 miles of mountain bike trails through forests, meadows and along creeks. Hours & Admission
Daily 7:00 a.m. to dusk. Free. Directions
From Washington, DC/Richmond, take Interstate 64 (I-64) east and exit 234 (State Highway 199) west/south and at Longhill Rd., exit and turn right and travel several miles, across Centerville Rd., to enter the facilty.
From Hampton/Virginia Beach/Norfolk, take Interstate 64 (I-64) west and exit 242A (State Highway 199) west/north and at Longhill Rd., exit turn left and travel several miles, across Centerville Rd., to enter the facilty. Photo Courtesy: James City County Parks and Recreation
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3751 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, Virginia
757-259-5360 |
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With the aid of interpretive signs, link history and nature by hiking this three-mile, soft-surface trail and boardwalk that retraces the footsteps of Virginia Indians and early colonists. After leaving the wooden area, the trail runs adjacent to Mainland Farm - considered to be the oldest working farm in North America and eventually the trail runs parallel with Greensprings Rd. that connects with Jamestown Settlement.
Hours & Admission
Daily 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Free. Directions
From Washington, DC/Richmond, take Interstate 64 (I-64) east and exit 234 (State Highway 199) west/south past Lightfoot. At Monticello Ave., turn right and travel eight miles. Monticello Ave. becomes State Highway 5 (John Tyler Highway) and at the Y, stay right and then travel east on State Highway 5. At Eagle Way, turn right. The trail begins on the right.
From Hampton/Virginia Beach/Norfolk, take Interstate 64 (I-64) west and exit 242A (State Highway 199) west/north toward Jamestown. At Monticello Ave., exit and turn left and travel eight miles. Monticello Ave. becomes State Highway 5 (John Tyler Highway) and at the Y, stay right and then travel east on State Highway 5. At Eagle Way, turn right. The trail begins on the right. Photo Courtesy: James City County Parks and Recreation
With the aid of interpretive signs, link history and nature by hiking this three-mile, soft-surface trail and boardwalk that retraces the footsteps of Virginia Indians and early colonists. After leaving the wooden area, the trail runs adjacent to Mainland Farm - considered to be the oldest working farm in North America and eventually the trail runs parallel with Greensprings Rd. that connects with Jamestown Settlement. Hours & Admission
Daily 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Free. Parking
Near the high school’s tennis courts. Directions
From Washington, DC/Richmond, take Interstate 64 (I-64) east and exit 234 (State Highway 199) west/south past Lightfoot. At Monticello Ave., turn right and travel eight miles. Monticello Ave. becomes State Highway 5 (John Tyler Highway) and at the Y, stay right and then travel east on State Highway 5. At Eagle Way, turn right. The trail begins on the right.
From Hampton/Virginia Beach/Norfolk, take Interstate 64 (I-64) west and exit 242A (State Highway 199) west/north toward Jamestown. At Monticello Ave., exit and turn left and travel eight miles. Monticello Ave. becomes State Highway 5 (John Tyler Highway) and at the Y, stay right and then travel east on State Highway 5. At Eagle Way, turn right. The trail begins on the right. Photo Courtesy: James City County Parks and Recreation
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300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, Virginia
888-471-4802 |
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The cast of characters pulls out all the stops to provide an evening full of entertainment and laughs at this longstanding mystery dinner playhouse. Regardless of the production, the audience help is enlisted in an attempt to solve the “mystery du jour” between their four-course dining experience.
Hours & Admission
Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 6:30 p.m., Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, 7:30 p.m. Admission.
Photo Courtesy: Laura Daab
The cast of characters pulls out all the stops to provide an evening full of entertainment and laughs at this longstanding mystery dinner playhouse. Regardless of the production, the audience help is enlisted in an attempt to solve the “mystery du jour” between their four-course dining experience. Hours & Admission
Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 6:30 p.m., Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, 7:30 p.m. Admission. Location
Inside the DoubleTree Hotel Crystal City; south of Interstate 395 (I-395), west of State Highway 110 (Jefferson Davis Highway).
Photo Courtesy: Laura Daab
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1900 Pavilion Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia
888-471-4802 |
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The cast of characters pulls out all the stops to provide an evening full of entertainment and laughs at this longstanding mystery dinner playhouse. Regardless of the production, the audience help is enlisted in an attempt to solve the “mystery du jour” between their four-course dining experience.
Hours & Admission
Early September to December and February to mid-June, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., January, Saturday 7:30 p.m., mid-June to early September, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, 7:30 p.m. Admission.
Photo Courtesy: Laura Daab
The cast of characters pulls out all the stops to provide an evening full of entertainment and laughs at this longstanding mystery dinner playhouse. Regardless of the production, the audience help is enlisted in an attempt to solve the “mystery du jour” between their four-course dining experience. Hours & Admission
Early September to December and February to mid-June, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., January, Saturday 7:30 p.m., mid-June to early September, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, 7:30 p.m. Admission. Location
Inside the DoubleTree Hotel-Virginia Beach; north of U.S. Highway 58 (Virginia Beach Blvd.), south of Interstate 264 (I-264) and east of N. Birdneck Rd.
Photo Courtesy: Laura Daab
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2000 Staples Mill Road
Richmond, Virginia
888-471-4802 |
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The cast of characters pulls out all the stops to provide an evening full of entertainment and laughs at this longstanding mystery dinner playhouse. Regardless of the production, the audience help is enlisted in an attempt to solve the “mystery du jour” between their four-course dining experience. Hours & Admission
Late September to April, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., May to late September, Saturday 7:30 p.m., Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, 7:30 p.m. Admission. Directions
From Interstate 64 (I-64), exit U.S. Highway 33 (Staples Mill Rd.) south and the facility is located north of U.S. Highway 250 (W. Broad St.) Photo Courtesy: Laura Daab
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5351 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, Virginia
888-471-4802 |
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The cast of characters pulls out all the stops to provide an evening full of entertainment and laughs. Regardless of the production, the audience help is enlisted in an attempt to solve the “mystery du jour” between the four-course dinner. Hours & Admission
January, Saturday 7:30 p.m., February to May and September to December, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m., June to August, Monday to Saturday 7:30 p.m. Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, 7:30 p.m. Admission.
Photo Courtesy: Laura Daab
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Oceana Blvd. and Tomcat Blvd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
757-433-3131 |
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Visit the Oceana Naval Station, the largest employer in Virginia Beach. A tour operated by the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and trolley system is the only way non-military personnel can access the air station, home of the Aviation Historical Park that displays 13 aircraft. All total, see more than 200 aircraft including the F/A-18 Hornet. Security: checkpoint; ID required.
Hours & Admission
Daily June to August. Tours: daily 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Admission (transportation fee via HRT or the trolley system). Free (tour). The late morning tour stops at the officer's club where participants can purchase lunch.
Photo Courtesy: Virginia Beach CVB
Visit the Oceana Naval Station, the largest employer in Virginia Beach. A tour operated by the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and trolley system is the only way non-military personnel can access the air station, home of the Aviation Historical Park that displays 13 aircraft. All total, see more than 200 aircraft including the F/A-18 Hornet. Security: checkpoint; ID required. Hours & Admission
Daily June to August. Tours: daily 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Admission (transportation fee via HRT or the trolley system). Free (tour). The late morning tour stops at the officer's club where participants can purchase lunch. Location
Depart from the kiosk at 24th and Atlantic Ave. in Virginia Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Virginia Beach CVB
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1831 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, Virginia
757-259-5360 |
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Bring a canoe or kayak and see Jamestowne Island like few others can. Powhatan Creek is part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network - 150 parks, museums, sites, trails, attractions and historic communities - that provide access to Chesapeake Bay. Hours & Admission
Daily, dawn to dusk. Free. Directions
From Washington, DC/Richmond, take Interstate 64 (I-64) east and exit 234 (State Highway 199) west/south and travel eight miles to State Highway 31 (Jamestown Rd.) and turn right (south). Travel to Powhatan Creek Access.
From Hampton/Virginia Beach/Norfolk, take Interstate 64 (I-64) west and exit 242A (State Highway 199) west/north 5.2 miles to State Highway 31 (Jamestown Rd.) and turn left (south). Travel to Powhatan Creek Access. Photo Courtesy: James City County Parks and Recreation
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