Virginia
Beach has it all for the nature lover. Guided boat tours
and nature parks and vistas for all to enjoy are just part of
the beautiful sights Virginia Beach has to offer. You can
hike, bike, boat or take a ride on the tram to enjoy the
breathtaking beauty of some of Americas best seascapes and
landscapes. Whatever your pleasure Virginia Beach is sure
to please. Below we have highlighted some of the main
scenic parks and tours available to you while visiting Virginia
Beach. Please take advantage of our discounted hotel and
car rental rates and make your reservations right now online!
Nature Parks
& Vistas
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Bay National Wildlife Refuge - is a 7700 acre
beach, woodland and marsh refuge for a wide variety of migratory
birds, endangered species and other wildlife, including snow
geese, marsh hawks, red foxes, loggerhead turtles and American
Bald Eagles. Bike, hike, or take the tram.
4005 Sandpiper Rd. (757) 412-2331
Chesapeake
Bay Center - Informative visitor center
features aquariums, environmental and historical exhibits and
displays, classroom space and information on nature-based
tourism activities in the area.
2500 Shore Drive (757) 412-2331
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Cape State Park - A pristine, ocean to
freshwater bay habitat. Only accessible by boat or five
mile trip by bike or on foot.
4001 Sandpiper Road. (757) 426-7128
Great
Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge -
More
mammals call this home than any other local preserve. The
refuge covers 750 square miles and includes Lake Drummond,
a 3000 acre natural lake.
Off Rout 642, Suffolk. (757) 986-3705
Guided Tours
Coastal
Explorer - Half hour pontoon boat tours
through Owls Creek Marsh, the last undeveloped salt marsh in
Virginia Beach.
(757) 437-BOAT
Dolphin
Watch Boat Trip - Two hour ocean excursion to
observe bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.
(757) 437-BOAT
Ocean
Collection Boat Trip - Professionals trawl
the ocean floor for samples of sea life to bring on boar during
the 90 minute boat trip sponsored by Virginia Marine Science Museum.
(757) 437-BOAT
Whale
Watch Boat Trip - Two hour excursion off the
coast of Virginia Beach will search for juvenile humpback and
fin whales, for observation. Professionals from Virginia
Marine Science Museum will also point out other water wildlife
as well as local landmarks, including the historic Cape Henry
Lighthouse, international shipping traffic and U.S. Navy
maneuvers.
(757) 437-BOAT
Virginia
Beach has it all for the nature lover. Guided boat tours
and nature parks and vistas for all to enjoy are just part of
the beautiful sights Virginia Beach has to offer. You can
hike, bike, boat or take a ride on the tram to enjoy the
breathtaking beauty of some of Americas best seascapes and
landscapes. Whatever your pleasure Virginia Beach is sure
to please. Below we have highlighted some of the main
scenic parks and tours available to you while visiting Virginia
Beach. Please take advantage of our discounted hotel and
car rental rates and make your reservations right now online!