Family Vacations Directory - Virginia

VALPFamily vacation spots: Alexandria, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Virginia Beach. Best places for fun: Eastern Shore, Busch Gardens, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia Beach and summer at Wolf Trap in Vienna. What’s to do? Attend a museum, experience living history, ride a roller coaster, and enjoy music under the stars. Go dancing, hiking, biking, surfing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing or sailing. (Living history photo provided by Virginia Tourism.)

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Virginia: Virginia Beach, Sandbridge – Beach Time, Slow and Easy, No Schedules Needed.

I am sitting on the deck starring at the Atlantic and waiting for the sun. It is the first morning of our family vacation at the beach and I plan to find quiet time for myself each day - so far so good. I made coffee by flashlight, secured granola bar from the sack box and borrowed an oversized beach towel haphazardly left on a chair. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Discovering the Secret Side - Green and Serene.

It is common knowledge that Virginia Beach has an impressive Boardwalk, energizing free concerts, public fishing piers, terrific theatre, great restaurants and miles of beach ideal for any family vacation. It I also obvious that getting to Bush Gardens or Williamsburg for a day is easy,so practically speaking, the place is a one-size-fits-all-family vacation spot. But did you know that there is a secret side - quiet, green and tranquil? On our day adventure we made the discovery. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Meet Harbor Seals at the Virginia Aquarium.

Ready to get your feet wet? The largest Aquarium in Virginia now offers two harbor seal encounter programs. Peter, Piper, Phoca, Pongo and Norton, the harbor seals at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, invite you to step into their watery world. During the “Harbor Seal Splash” program, visitors climb into the seals’ aquarium to interact and train with these 250-pound pinnipeds, while discovering more about the natural history and conservation efforts that surround harbor seals. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, KOA - Banana Bikes, Ice Cream Socials and Campfire Nights.

Virginia Beach is a classic American family vacation destination defined by 28 miles of beautiful public beach and three miles of boardwalk, classic fishing piers, water parks and mini golf, oodles of eateries, remarkable museums, pristine natural areas, eclectic shops, innovative theatre and energizing music. Add sunshine and the marvelous Atlantic Ocean and you have the recipe for a perfect Virginia Beach camping vacation. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, 12th Annual Virginia Arts Festival

This season the Festival will showcase 68 performances featuring hundreds of performing artists at 39 venues in ten cities and towns throughout Hampton Roads area. Live the life! [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Boardwalk Music, Surf Lessons and Shopping, It Works for Teens.

For the third time in two days my sister and I were standing in the not-so-express line at the Dairy Queen. That it might take forever didn’t really matter. We felt free. Free to share sundae; free from organized activities; free to discover quirky stuff on our own; no schedules, just sun, sand, waves, beach, music and shopping. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Reunions and Gatherings Made Easy.

While senior family members engage in the customary “remember when” dialog younger family members connect or reconnect with siblings and cousins. It's a blast to see how many noses match, reminisce about the last reunion and learn just how much you may now have in common. The bonds that are made at family reunions truly last a lifetime. Virginia Beach offers great spaces for meeting long lost relatives and their own families. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Kayaks, Black Water, Sand Dunes, Vacation on the Wild Side.

We paddled the sepia-black water channel in silence, our brightly colored kayaks gliding; each stroke creating burnt umber ringlets of water. Moving single file along a natural waterway framed by marsh reeds, shaded by oaks and an occasional loblolly pine, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge seemed unending and wild, really wild.   [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Celebrate the Season - Twinkling Lights, Sparkling Sights and Santa on Parade.

A festive parade and millions of twinkling lights at the beach mark the official start of the holiday season. View more than 250 animated nautical and holiday-themed light displays along the boardwalk including festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises. See sailboats gently rocking in the wind, mermaids, and a surfing Santa. Grab the kids and go for the fun stuff. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Enjoying the Sweatshirt Season, Stargazing, Night Hikes and Whale Watching.

Going to the beach before the official begining of summer is often more rewarding because there is less; less traffic; less people; less spending. When less pertains to a vacation, it really means more. The “Sweatshirt Season” is the vacation value season for families, with savings on Virginia Beach hotels and attractions. I have assembled an activity menu worth a look and a visit. [Read More]

Virginia:Virginia Beach, FamilyTravelPhases Make Vacation Planning Easy.

Everyone agrees that Virginia Beach is a family friendly resort destination. Fun stuff, friendly people and plenty of options for families; no one will be bored. We know that no two families are the same and what works for toddlers certainly does not replay for teens. To make vacation planning easier we have assembled vacation ideas by Family TravelPhasesSM, grouping activities to match unique age categories of family travelers.  [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Park Swings, Cruising and a Touch Tank Going to the Beach with a Baby.

Virginia Beach offers parents traveling with a baby or a toddler plenty of ways to relax and rejuvenate. After all it's parents (not the baby) that may need to getaway. From sandcastles and swing sets to trolley rides and music at sunset, the fun space is easy to find. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Harbor Seal Splash, Crabbing Classes, and a Boardwalk Surrey Ride with Kids and Grandkids.

Without a doubt Virginia Beach meets the vacation needs of all ages. The signature oceanfront boardwalk and 35 miles of additional beach provide the base for creating the perfect carefree vacation experience. Premier sunrises introduce awesome beach days with plenty of interesting diversions. Friendly people, great restaurants and world-class entertainment combine with beautiful surroundings and one-of-a-kind museum programs to make vacation memories. [Read More]

Virginia Beach: Family Vacation Ideas, Live Beach Music, Dolphin Watching and a Purple Cow.

Imagine a beach with soft clean sand, sunshine filtered by puffy clouds, pleasant music caressing the sea breezes. Add to the picture a traditional boardwalk, ice cream, Italian ice, pizza by the slice, air conditioned shops and no tight schedules? Think Virginia Beach and imagine no more. Not only is it the home of the world’s longest pleasure beach, but it also features a bountiful list of activities and attractions well-suited for families with school age kids. [Read More]

Virginia: Arlington, Holiday Inn Stays.

Just across the Potomac three Holiday Inn options invite families to stay and play. Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City with easy access to Crystal City Underground; Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston with easy access to Pentagon City Mall; Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge is only steps from Georgetown. Each location has a “Kids Eat Free” policy making your stay even better. [Read More]

Virginia: Alexandria, Mclean, and Sterling, Holiday Inns in DC Area.

The Washington DC area provides many opportunities for fun and educational experiences with your children. Stay in Virginia yet enjoy easy access to the best stuff for families including shopping, museums, theatre and recreation. Family vacation lodging options include spots in Alexandria, McClean and Sterling - each with easy access to Washington DC for a day adventure in the city. Each location has a “Kids Eat Free” policy making your stay even better. [Read More]

USA: Take Off on an American Aviation Adventure.

USA: Take Off on and American Aviation Adventure. With family vacation time on the horizon this is an adventure option worth a look. A group of 15 aviation museums and sites in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and North Carolina have activities well-suited to family vacations. Look for a real flying saucer. Check out the original Wright 1903 Flyer. Examine an SR-71 Blackbird - the highest flying, fastest spy plane on record. Walk on Kill Devil Hill - the site of Orville Wright’s first flight. See an Apollo 12 Command Module that went to the moon. Fly a model Piper Cub in a wind tunnel and learn about the scientific principles of flight. Visit the airfield where the Wrights first taught military officers how to fly. See airplanes being restored. [Read More]

Virginia: Norfolk, Don't Miss Nauticus.

“Your ship design is just fine but it will not fit through the Panama Canal,” a stern looking Navy face announced to no one in particular. I listened in disbelief. “And that matters why?” I whispered to my sister, avoiding eye contact with the voice on stage. [Read More]

Virginia: Mount Vernon, Where’s the House?

I stepped out into the frosty air at Mount Vernon and immediately expected to see the huge plantation where George Washington once lived. [Read More]

Virginia: Taking the Kids along U.S. Route 1.

Driving the same route used by early colonists perhaps the most noted, George Washington is like taking a modern day field trip through history. In Virginia U.S. 1 is lined with historic cities, battleground sites, and energizing state-of-the-art museums. We’ve selected some of the best for your trip-planning menu. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Arlington, Virginia: Holiday Inn's Arlington, Virginia Area

Museums and Kids Eat Free with Shopping galore. [Read More]

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KOA Virginia Beach

Relax with us and enjoy summertime fun, ice cream socials, marshmallow roasts, flashlight candy hunts and hayrides. [Read More]

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Siebert Beach House Rental

Over 300 beach homes for rent to suit your family's needs. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach, Virginia: Virginia Beach KOA

Relax with us and enjoy summertime fun, ice cream socials, marshmallow roasts, flashlight candy hunts and hayrides. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach Family Packages

Book your family vacation package here to save time and money. [Read More]

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Dolphin Watching Package

The dolphins are coming! Check them out! Bring the whole family to enjoy. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach, Virginia: Family Fun in Virginia Beach

Enjoy our sea life and city sites. Come stay with us. [Read More]

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Cavalier Hotels

Great rates for an ocean view room. [Read More]

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Alexandria Mclean and Sterling, Virginia: Holiday Inns Washington DC Area

Great Shopping, Pools and Kids Eat Free programs will fit your budget. [Read More]

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Hampton, Virginia: Country Inns and Suites

Reunions and togethering: We have flexible space for up to 100 people and a professional hotel staff, our hotel is an ideal location for meetings and social occasions. [Read More]

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Hot Springs, Virginia: The Homestead Resort and Spa

Welcoming generations at our spa. [Read More]

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Founders Inn - Family Fun Package

The Family Fun Packages offer something for everyone: history, learning and sheer fun. [Read More]

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Alexandria, Virginia: Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Airport convenience. [Read More]

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Best Western Oceanfront Hotel

Virginia Beach, VA: Book our family adventure package. [Read More]

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Virginia Beach Resort Hotel

A great beach vacation, special family discounts. Give us a call. [Read More]

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